This year my photography and painting took a bit of a break while I worked on my largest canvas ever - my new barn. I have always dreamed of a new barn - a space where the sights and sounds of farm life abounds. I love looking at century old barns on the landscape and wonder about what stories the walls could tell if they could speak.
Barns have been a treasured part of our landscapes for years. Instead of castles and forts, the legacies of the agricultural history of our country belong in farm yards where the central piece was the barn. Larger than the homes on the property, these barns were often functional and beautiful.
The old barn we inherited on this farm was built like so many of todays farm structures - cheaply and for temporary use. It was a pleasure to burn it down and clear the land for a new structure. And now, after months of planning and construction, the new barn is what I enjoy first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
For a great story on the barn, check out the new Island Farm and Garden magazine where it made the front cover. And, if you are available to come and visit during the Cedar Yellowpoint Artisan Tour - Nov 15-18, 2012 - come and see the art on the walls.
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