At Hickory House Farm, the sky turned an ominous yellow, an unmistakable sign of tornado weather for the people of Wesleyville. The air was electric, charged with impending danger. Blackbirds took frantic flight, seeking refuge in the nearby pines. The loud cawing and flapping was a stark contrast to the stillness of the farm.
The old brick silo stood tall despite bearing scars from a devastating tornado over 20 years ago. Back then, the top of the silo had been torn off and hurled into a neighboring field. Now, as the storm approached, memories of that fateful day mingled with the present, stirring a deep-seated unease in Alice. Inside the farmhouse, the family braced themselves, recalling stories of past storms.
A rural scene features a weathered white barn next to a brick silo, surrounded by tall grass and trees under a cloudy yellow sky. Birds are flying around the barn, adding movement to the tranquil countryside setting.
- Original Oil Painting. The painting is done in Alla Prima, which means that these paintings are done in one session wet on wet oil technique, which gives a looser look to the work.
- Size 10 1/8 x 8 1/8 x .5
- Oil on Wood Panel
- Created June 2024
- Frame not included. The painting can be displayed without a frame.
- All of my paintings have a bluish-grey painted side and back.
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