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Guess the artist… (Answer given)

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, Daily Blog4 Comments

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Woods by Betty Anglin Smith

Guess the artist…

Update: As promised, it’s Saturday and I’ve added the title of the painting and the name of the artist… that was fun!

Over the next several weeks I’m going to post some our paintings, let’s see who knows WHO the artist is!

Isn’t this a fabulous painting? We’ve loved it from the beginning of time. It makes a statement at 48×54″. (I have removed the artist’s signature on this image).

Comment on this blog with the answer or on the ART FOOD HOME Facebook page.

I will post the name of the artist the next day, underneath the image…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

 

House Plan: Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects!

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, HOME, House Plans3 Comments

 

Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects

This is the Distant Island House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects. Wow! This design is unique and would fit in so many settings just beautifully!

There are four porches on this plan. Two unscreened porches (one in the front, inset between the two “wings”, what I call it, and one off the Laundry Room with easy access to Bedroom 3. Two more screened porches, one off the Master Bedroom and another off of the Living room. Nice!!

NOTE: AllisonRamseyArchitect.com has updated their website, it is WONDERFUL! Very user friendly – check it out! You will dream for days!

Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects (First Floor)

Do you see what I see? A GALLERY! Can you imagine? What a fabulous house plan. This plan has an outdoor terrace separating the two “wings” of the home. I think this is fabulous. When I look at house plans I think about the way that we would use the house. For just Fred and I, we would probably use Bedroom 2 as a Study or Reading Room. We would use Bedroom 3 for guests (I think)… It’s got nice privacy and access to the porch.

I think it’s creative how the rooms are built around an outdoor terrace, offering beautiful views from every room, all in a private setting.

All images via AllisonRamseyArchitect.com, used with permission…

As with all house plans on this website, these images are not for construction or reproduction, they are property of the architectural firm.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Featured Artist: Pam Padgett!

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, Daily Blog, Featured Artist4 Comments

Sevier Plantation House by Pam Padgett 9x12

Sevier Plantation House by Pam Padgett 9×12 Oil

Pam Padgett. Wonderful artist. She catches the light and the atmosphere of a location without a lot of unnecessary strokes. Pam clearly knows what she’s doing – there is a lot of skill in her paintings. I love the pops of white from the canvas. The color on the front of this house is FABULOUS, it shows that sun is hitting, and the porches on the side  are in the shade.

Meandering Creek by Pam Padgett 16x20

Meandering Creek by Pam Padgett 16×20 Oil

Another fabulous plein air piece. Great depth, you can feel the landscape. The bright light of the grass beside the foreground in the shade is perfection… and that little bit of red near her signature. LOVE IT!

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Read a bit about Pam Padgett, from her website:

Biography: Originally from West Virginia, Pam eventually located to Tennessee working in advertising as an art director. She turned to the fine arts field and studied with numerous nationally known painters. She resides in Williamson County, a strong artistic community of both painters and songsmiths. Pam is married to John Padgett and they have two grown children.

Philosophy: Simple… like me. “Every painting is a new start and Every day is a new day to paint.” I love getting up each day and discovering what’s going to evolve on my white canvas. A rough day in the studio can be exhausting and discouraging. However, an inspired day of painting… that feeling that I survived the battle in my studio is simply amazing and exhilarating. Painting is hard! It is not a past time for the faint of heart.

Searching for inspiration is a big part of my artistic process. Nature, my fellow artist friends, museums and sometimes the music in my studio helps guide my way. I really love dancing around all subject matters. It is not my nature to paint a specific genre and stay there. But, I love the challenge and excitement of new discoveries. And every painting is a new start and every day is a new day to paint. The learning never ends! (Continue reading HERE)…

All images via PamPadgett.com , used with permission…

Images are not for reproduction, they are property of the artist.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo – wish it had sound!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph2 Comments

Party in the tree!

I was taking Charlie for a walk around the block the other day and we heard a lot of wild noise. I looked up to the sky to see these birds. I wish this photo had sound because I thought there were many more of them, ha… very vocal.

The blue sky, with the bright green from the budding trees…Wow! What a beautiful Spring we have here in Charleston. It does start a little early, but hey, it’s beautiful, get out and take advantage of it!

Catch you back here tomorrow!