Barn Sketch Effect II
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Barn Sketch Effect II
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Phototography Photomanipulation
Description
This is #2 of a series of five barns with a sketch effect. This poor old barn is on it's last leg which is so sad t me, but still holds so much rustic beauty with all it's weathered wood and rusty tin roof. I hope someone will want to restore it soon or it will disappear as I have seen at least three of the ones I have photographed. I captured this in early spring as you may have guessed by the newly cultivated fields. Wonderful for any wall in your home or office or perhaps a greeting card. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D
(Early in American history, basically three barn styles were used: the Pennsylvania Dutch, Jamestown colonists barns, and barns of New England, such as the saltbox. Differences resulted from availability of building materials and individual builders quirks............Some barns were built for specific purposes: horse breeding, dairy farming, cattle feeding, drying tobacco and livery barns. As the westward migration gained strength, barns in the Midwest and West developed their own style. Although they echoed Eastern styles, the Western barn, Prairie barns and Pennsylvania Standard reflected the rancher s different needs............Added to those were unique entries, such as the variant of the Pennsylvania standard called the Yankee version and the round barn.).............(This is only the first paraghraph in an online artical. There is far to much information to post here. If you would like to read the whole artical, please visit this web address www.farmcollector.com/Farm-life/Proud-Survivors.aspx )
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August 8th, 2013
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Comments (17)
Nick Boren
I love the sketch effect you put on this old barn image dear Debbie... it's perfect for the subject.. ;-)) Love your work so much. :-))) fv
Carlin Blahnik
Wonderful effect. I have seen so many barns in this shape and wonder how they hold up. Great capture and treatment. L
Debbie Portwood replied:
Thank you so much Carlin. Some of the barns I have photos of are already torn down and others like this one are being left to fall down, It really breaks my heart,
Alfred Motzer
Wonderful compositional work Debbie,..the monochrome graphic design enhances interesting structures and surfaces...v/f
Ann Horn
Wonderful treatment of the old barn, Debbie. You have so well captured its wonderful textures, as well as its fragility.Hope it can hang on a little longer! f/v
Marvin Spates
What a beautiful old barn!!! Well done Debbie!!! Yes it is rustic, and I hate to see them die!! Just think of the stories these old barns could tell!!!! vf