In our garden, a tiny hummingbird flitted from beebalm to honeysuckle, savoring the nectar-filled bouquet of flowers. Its iridescent feathers shimmered in the sunlight as it danced among the blossoms. The fragrant aroma of wisteria enveloped the air, adding to the enchantment. The garden became a haven of colors and sweet scents, as the hummingbird reveled in the delightful feast, a joyful ambassador of nature’s harmonious symphony.
Meredith Taylor – A Beginning to the Wesleyville Collection
There was a month not long ago when I sat down and painted portrait after portrait. At the time, I had not seriously painted people since art school. My work had become deeply rooted in still lifes, landscapes, gardens, and the quiet rhythms of rural life. But the Wesleyville Collection was beginning to grow into […]
Crowned Swan
Chauncey Graziella, A beautiful swan, lived in a pond on Andrews Farm in Wesleyville. At night, the swan could be found with a golden crown floating in the water. The other animals in the pond knew their place and knew who was king of the pond. The swan ruled the pond with grace and wisdom, and all the animals lived in harmony under its leadership.
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- Original Oil Painting SOLD. 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 7Wx9H
- Oil on Canvas Panel
- Frame not included. Oil paintings are designed for framing without glass. This specific oil painting is ready for immediate framing and display, undergoing further curing over the next few months.
- This painting has a bluish-grey painted side and back.
- Gamvar Gloss finish to complete the paintings, safeguarding them and imparting a lustrous, opulent texture.
Keep Quiet Summer Clouds
Julia’s heart raced as ominous clouds gathered overhead, signaling an impending summer thunderstorm. Julia sprinted across the meadow, warning the gathering summer clouds to “Keep Quiet!” The air crackled with tension as the first raindrops fell. Julia, fueled by urgency, finally arrived, breathless but relieved and not completely drenched. She relaxed on her porch and was thankful the pumpkins in the field would get some much-needed water.
Turkey Centerpiece
In Wesleyville, the anticipation of Thanksgiving revolved around Staunton Farm, the sole haven for acquiring the perfect turkey. Families flocked to the farm. Amid laughter and shared excitement, the cherished tradition of selecting the centerpiece for a heartfelt feast of gratitude echoed through the generations.