Folk art landscape paintings
Folk art is the genre of art which I paint in the most. I like the use of bright colours in my happy landscapes and seaside scenes. I am inspired by the old naive European and American art. My paintings are made with oil on canvas.
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Folk art is a term applied to artwork that exhibits the aesthetic values of naive art. Folk art is often created by self-taught or minimally trained artists and can include paintings, drawings, carvings and sculptures. Naive paintings are characterized by their emphasis on textures and colors as opposed to line work and detail. Landscapes in particular have become popular subjects for folk artists as it is a relatively simple subject to paint without formal training.
Grandma Moses
Grandma Moses was an American folk artist best known for her detailed, naive-style paintings of rural scenes. Born in 1860, Anna Mary Robertson Moses developed a love for painting late in life, at the age of 78. Though she had never received any formal art training, her vivid images soon became very popular and highly sought after by art collectors. Grandma Moses is most renowned for her nostalgic depictions of farmlands and rolling hills during America’s simpler times. Many of her works focus on rural family activities like quilting bees, harvesting crops and school children going off to class. The distinctive primitive quality of Grandma Moses' artwork has made it stand out over the years, with its limited use of a perspective, unique combination of colours and large areas left unfinished or unpainted in her pieces. By drawing upon her memories and experience living in upstate New York during the 19th century, Grandma Moses was able to capture a charmingly simple way of life that can still be appreciated today. Her pieces continue to bring delight to admirers all around the world.
Farm paintings by Grant Wood
Grant Wood was a famous artist from the United States who painting rural landscapes and the American Midwest farms and animals.
The birthplace of Herbert Hoover
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Young Corn by Grant Wood
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American Gothic
The painting American Gothic, created by Grant Wood in 1930, is one of the most iconic images in American art. Painted with thick layers of oil paint on beaverboard, it shows an elderly man and woman, standing side-by-side in front of a Victorian style farmhouse. Wood intended the painting to be a portrait of American farmers during the Depression era.
American Gothic by Grant Wood is a powerful image of the strength of American rural life during a difficult time. Through its characters, backdrop and symbolic imagery, the painting powerfully communicates the steadfast spirit and unwavering faith of those who lived and worked through the struggles of the Depression. Wood’s painting continues to remain an iconic work that honors the spirit of the rural American farmer.
American Gothic by Grant Wood is a powerful image of the strength of American rural life during a difficult time. Through its characters, backdrop and symbolic imagery, the painting powerfully communicates the steadfast spirit and unwavering faith of those who lived and worked through the struggles of the Depression. Wood’s painting continues to remain an iconic work that honors the spirit of the rural American farmer.
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