Historic Buildings in Pennsylvania, Inn at Yellow Springs

SOLD Inn at Yellow Springs, (the Washington Building), 18x24, oil on linen



I worked on this a bit more today, and I'm pretty satisfied with it now. I still haven't decided whether or not to take the long drive up to Chester Springs next week, for the jurying of the Annual Yellow Springs art show, which is in May of 2008. But if I decide to do it, this is one of the paintings that I'll take with me, though it certainly is not a good example of my best work. Since they would have to retire regular artists in order to accept new ones, I think my chances of getting into the show are pretty remote. Also, since the hubby and I put about 6000 miles on our car this summer road-tripping, I'm definitely not in the mood for another road trip. Sigh. I do need to make up my mind in the next day or two, but for now, I'm just happy I finished this sucker.


For more info on the fascinating history of the Village of Yellow Springs, in Chester Springs, Pa. just click on this link.

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Inn at Yellow Springs, Washington Bldg.

Inn at Yellow Springs/ Washington Building, 18x24, oil on linen I decided to paint this building, even though I suck at painting buildings. (Note: finished product is better than photo! Click on the picture for more detail.)

Please let me know what you think of the final product. I painted it from the photo below, which is a picture of the Washington Building in historic Yellow Springs, Pa. where I lived before moving to Florida.

If you would like to learn more about the village of Yellow Springs, in Chester County, Pa., please click on this link:

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Farmhouse through the Trees, Make me an Offer!

SOLD "Farmhouse through the Trees", 12x16, oil on masonite (Click on the image to see the detail)

Sold at $150 to Steve Thomas of Chester Springs, PA.

This painting depicts a glimpse through the trees of a Pennsylvania Farmhouse from atop a country road.

If you like this painting, feel free to make me an offer! Simply email me at maryannejacobsen@aol.com with your best offer price, and if I'm happy with it, I'll send you a confirmation of your winning status. Shipping is free. All offers that are unacceptable will not receive acknowledgement. Payment is by check, money order (painting shipped when check clears) or by Paypal.

Thanks for looking:)

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Path to the Gazebo, 9x12

SOLD

Path to the Gazebo, 9x12, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas (Note: you can click on the picture to see more detail of the painting.)

This painting is sold but you can contact me to commission something similar.



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Garden Tryst, after Monet's Garden at Argenteuil

Garden Tryst, after Monet's Garden at Argenteuil, 12x16, oil on canvas

This was one of the paintings that I did in a dark dreary hotel room in Atlanta this past summer. This week I finally had a chance to evaluate it and I knew that it needed a lot of work. So I worked on it yesterday, and now I think it's turned into one of my favorite paintings! I like the way the couple in the background melts into the scene without disturbing it, creating a little mystery. The garden is after Monet's garden at Argenteuil, from which he composed dozens of paintings, including "Corner of the Garden with Dahlias", which this was patterned after. Once again, my intention was to keep it my own, using my own palette and employing a palette knife rather then a brush.

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Yellow Springs Village- A view from the Main House

Yellow Springs Village- A view from the Main House, 16x20, oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

A recent trip to my old neighborhood took me through the quaint historic village of Yellow Springs, Pa. I captured this end of summer view from The Main House where the cone flowers and black-eyed susans were still blooming profusely. I believe that the little house with the pink roof is the former pool house, though I'm not certain. In spite of its tiny size, the village of Yellow Springs has hosted many significant events throughout history. It was the site of the hospital, where Washington's troops came to heal or die during the Revolutionary War. The beautiful Inn is currently being restored, and it was here that many of Philadelphia's wealthy came in their horse-drawn carriages to partake of the rich mineral springs that run abundantly throughout the area, hence its name. Having lived within walking distance of the village I can personally attest to the minerals, as my blonde hair was perpetually orange from the iron deposits in the water, (which landed in my well!). Today the village hosts a working art studio, and hosts an annual art and antique show that attracts visitors from all around. If you would like to learn more about the village of Yellow Springs, in Chester County, Pa., please click on this link:

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