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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Creative Tuesdays: This Old Barn


After a few days of sketching and painting, I've finally finished my contribution to the Creative Tuesdays theme, This Old Barn. I'm a big fan of old barns, especially red ones.  I grew up around many and they often bring great comfort and peace to me.  This theme couldn't have come at a better time as the Autumnal weather is slowly creeping in and leaving its footprints everywhere.  From the cold rain to the yellow leaves; it's perfect!

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18 comments:

  1. Kendall HersheySeptember 09, 2014 4:54 PM

    This is just so adorable! I love what a different approach you took and considered a whole different scene. The apples and pumpkins make me crave fall. Makes me want to put on a big warm scarf and go pumpkin picking!

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    1. MichaelSeptember 09, 2014 9:48 PM

      Well Kendall then you will love the next theme. :)

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    2. MichaelSeptember 09, 2014 9:50 PM

      It is indeed happy, dare I say, even joyful, smooots. I love it. Seeing it completed with the line work now in place makes it that much more delightful. I LOVE your take on it with an old bird house barn. Very clever and totally cute. Autumn it is! Now, where's that hot cider? Thank you! :)

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    3. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:53 PM

      Thanks so much, Kendall. I wanted to do something a little different and am happy at how well it turned out! lol And I'm already wearing scarves! :D

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    4. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:55 PM

      Thank you, Mooks! Hee I'm ready for the hot cider with the much colder temps we've had here lately.

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  2. WandaSeptember 09, 2014 4:55 PM

    Alexandria ~ your art is so whimsical ~ so precious in it's simplicity. You have such a gift. You bring a smile with every painting you do. I think your style of art reaches out and touches people. I know it does me. Love to tons.

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:54 PM

      Awww....thank you, Wanda. I'm told often how "simple" my illustrations are and the depth of joy it brings many. Quite humbling!! So glad God is using my art to bless others. :)

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  3. ChristineSeptember 09, 2014 5:47 PM

    cute little old barn here Alexandra! Wonderful fall theme too.

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:48 PM

      Hee. Thank you, Christine. I had a lot of fun doing this one. :D

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 09, 2014 6:19 PM

    Love those pumpkins! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:48 PM

      Debra!! So lovely to have a visit by you. It's been a long, long time and so glad we've reconnected here in the bloggie world. xx

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  5. JulieSeptember 09, 2014 7:13 PM

    This painting gets me really excited for Fall! I've been trying to hold myself back from dragging out the decorations already but I think this may be the weekend! lol

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:48 PM

      Awww...so glad, Julie. lol I LOVE Autumn. Don't hold yourself back anymore. hee hee

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  6. ChrisJSeptember 09, 2014 7:27 PM

    Wanda has the right word -- whimsical. A happy peaceful painting.

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:47 PM

      Thank you, Chris. :D Hope you're having a lovely week.

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  7. KristinSeptember 10, 2014 4:10 PM

    Ah! This is beautiful! I can't believe that Autumn is around the corner - or is it here already? It's still over 100 where we live in the desert :) Love your red barn and everything around it!! ox

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 10, 2014 9:47 PM

      Thank you so much, Kristin, and SO glad you stopped by! Yeah! xx

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  8. craftydvlSeptember 12, 2014 11:46 AM

    Alex, this is so so cute! A Barn Birdhouse is such a smart and creative idea :-D I love the Autumn feeling, Fall colors, and great design of this piece. It's very sweet and fun; thanks for posting your great work! <3 Donna

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