Painted Planters

I did a very fun project recently...I painted Rufus Porter inspired landscape scenes on salvaged planters! All the "girls" in the family received one at Easter. Each planter was personalized with the recipients house and other things... They were a big hit!!

Close up of the village scene at top of the hill...

Rufus Porter inspired cultivated hillside

I  recently had the opportunity to view original Rufus Porter murals at the Abraham Colby House in Amesbury, Massachusetts.  One of the walls had a beautiful cultivated hillside scene, and it turned into the inspiration for a new painting! 

Old Wilton Center

Inspired by the quaint New England village of Wilton, NH and its beautiful historic center!

 

 

 

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Sneak Preview! Cultivated hillside and Colonial Village in the spirit of Rufus Porter!

More...coming soon!
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Mackworth Island Circa 1835

Hi and Happy New Year!! Here is my latest painting "Mackworth Island Circa 1835".  This harbor scene is named for one of the many islands in Casco Bay, and it is painted on a fully cradled and braced Baltic Birch panel (24" X 36") with a crackly, aged patina. Both the original and Fine Art Giclee prints are available!  Please visit my website:  www.earlyamericanpainter.com for additional information.

Mackworth Island 

Circa 1835

Bringing a Wonderful Country Table "Back to Life" !

Working on a new project...which involves bringing a great country table “back to life”! It appears to me that this beautiful oak table, with gorgeous turned legs, had recently been used as a kid’s craft table! Sticky stuff everywhere on the black spray painted tabletop! Really? I am just now sketching out ideas for the Rufus Porter-inspired painting that will soon decorate the table! Even contemplating some Moses Eaton, Jr. style embellishments!  Be sure to visit my website where you can view some of my recent table projects!  www.earlyamericanpainter.com