Out Back
by AnnaJo Vahle
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20.000 x 16.000 x 0.500 inches
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Title
Out Back
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This 16” by 20” acrylic painting on stretched canvas was mostly painted en plein air. I couldn't finish it on location that first day and set it aside to resume another day. It has been a few years and I just finally completed it. I went back to the original location. Everything has changed. The house has deteriorated quite a bit since I began the painting. I decided to use my artistic license and finish it with my imagination. This way I wasn't constrained by reality and had fun punching up the colors.
This is the second painting that I have done of this very old house on Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, Florida. The first one is titled, “When the Cow came Home.” I described in the accompanying description how I met the owner while I was painting on location. He gave me permission and encouraged me to go anywhere on his property to do other paintings. The first painting shows the front of the house. For this one, I went out back and did the back and side of the house. He explained that it was very very old. I was told that it should be declared an historical landmark but the paperwork hasn't been done. I am afraid that it won't ever be done before the old house is totally ruined.
I was essentially fairly faithful about recording the scene as I originally saw it. As I have already indicated, I decided to be a little playful with the colors. They are a bit more impressionistic and expressionistic. I added a path in the foreground to lead the eye into the composition. I hope the do another painting of it from a third angle some day. It is definitely falling apart at an alarming rate. It is historical to Merritt Island. I have heard that it is one of the first homes built on the island.
I have been dealing with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. We are in the midst of the covid 19 pandemic. These are some of the reasons that I decided to finish it it at home instead of on location.
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September 21st, 2020
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Comments (32)
Marian Bell
There's something about this dilapidated structure in its beautiful surroundings that is very appealing, Anna Jo! Wonderful work of art! LF
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, there are a choice few artists whose entries were ALL heArt of Country...you are among them...voted all entries...stunning work.
LEANNE SEYMOUR
Promoting this fine artwork in the Semi Abstract group "SEMI ABSTRACT MAINLY GREEN IMAGES - 3 A DAY" discussion thread! f/l
Diamante Lavendar
Congratulations! Your wonderful art is being featured in Emotive Art Group! Please take a moment to visit the group and archive your work under the feature discussion link provided! ~Diamante
Diann Fisher
This is absolutely stunning work, AnnaJo! The detail work is just captivating to include the color variations in the various items. AWESOME WORK!! (lf)
Beatriz Portela
Congratulations, your image is featured on the homepage of FLORIDA - ART OF THE SUNSHINE STATE!
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations, your wonderful work is featured on the home page of the quadruple-curated group, All Stars. Featured images are changed weekly, so for your image to remain visible for potential buyers who visit the group later, please post your featured images in the featured discussion thread titled Featured in All Stars in 2020.
Allison Constantino
Congratulations! Your amazing image has been accepted into the "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" Community Group on Pixels/Fine Art America! I tweet an image every Saturday from our group, so if you would like for me to tweet this image (or another image from this group) please contact me. Allison Constantino "Environmental Art - Specifically Ocean Conservation" Community Group Administrator
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 9/25/20 l/f/pin
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
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