An appealing work of primitive Americana art displayed on a red barn in the wheat fields of Eastern Washington State. This 109 year old barn is still standing and still serving the daily life on the wheat farm where it was built so long ago. The farmer or farmer’s wife painted this wonderful example of rural primitive artwork. He probably climbed repeatedly up and down a ladder with different colors of paint perhaps in the heat, but most likely in the cool of the day. Applying every brush stroke with love for the land and the life sustaining crop he grows. Located in rural Lincoln County on Sunset Highway, it sits in the midst of miles and miles of rolling fields of wheat.
Whenever I’m in Eastern Washington out in these vast rolling fields of wheat, my soul is always refreshed by the unhindered views and the silence is which is palpable and comfortable. No cars, no airplanes, no neighbors…just the breeze rustling the wheat causing a snickering sound as it moves like waves on the ocean, only to be broken by the occasional cry of a hawk soaring aloft in the thermals high above. Breathe deeply, sit a spell or go for a long walk unhampered, unhindered, free. Ahhh, I can relive each moment again and again in my memory, it refreshes me still.
Nicely seen Madge!
Thanks Paul!
it is lovely!
It IS that… I was impressed with the obvious love it was created with.
Nice capture Madge…great colors through out the shot.
Thanks Bruce.. I love ‘barn red,’ do you suppose we could convince Crayola to produce a crayon in this color??!
You got me thinking Madge and I even checked to see if Crayola made “Barn Red” which they don’t…lol. I think it would be a great suggestion! Thanks for the comments on my blog. I always look forward to see what you have to say.
Likewise Bruce… I always enjoy your visits and comments too! Let me know what Crayola says about the ‘Barn Red,’ crayon color… lol!
sound like a real nice place, like the story too.
It is so peaceful out in Eastern WA… I go as often as I can and stay for a few days.
Great find!
Yes, it was! I always like to find these special places.
I enjoy all barn images. Say, someone better save this barn. A new roof looks to be in order. hahahahaha
Probably so… wonder how much that would cost!?!
Hi Madge — great site and photos thanks for the invite – hard to call this wonderful painting “primitive” the artist certainly had some skills — dave
Hi Dave… thanks for stopping by! By primitive I meant as a style but certainly not in execution… it is wonderful!
Nice and creative!
Yes, the artistic farmer certainly was!