Category: Wesleyville Stories
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.
Indian Corn
At Staunton Farm, Aubrey selected vibrant Indian corn for her Thanksgiving swag. With hues of red and gold, it embodied autumn’s spirit. Back home, she meticulously crafted a warm welcome for guests. As the door adorned the festive creation, Thanksgiving’s essence embraced all who crossed the threshold.
Enchanting Glow
Welseyville’s sky cast a spell as an orange Halloween full moon bathed the village in an eerie, enchanting glow. Villagers gathered at the Halloween Costume Party at Watkins Pumpkin Farm. The orange luminous flow illuminated their costumes. It was a night where the supernatural felt close at hand, and magic whispered through the crisp autumn air. Watkins Pumpkin Farm Paintings
+ Andrews Farm, Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Halloween, Pines of Inkhart, Postcard Project, Wesleyville Stories, Wildlife
Othello
Othello, the magnificent horned owl, perched in the shadows of Inkhart Pines, a silent hunter with keen eyes fixed on the osprey near Andrews Farm. Patience was his virtue as he awaited the perfect moment to strike, a master of the night, seeking his next meal in the moon’s soft glow. Andrews Farm Paintings
+ Andrews Farm, Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Halloween, Inkhart Woods, Landscape, Postcard Project, Wesleyville Stories
Mimi’s Secret
Mimi Andrews ventured into the misty October Inkhart woods, where ancient trees whispered secrets and leaves crunched beneath her steps. As the fog thickened, eerie shadows danced around her. Amidst the enigma, she stumbled upon an old journal, unveiling forgotten tales of the woods’ mystic past, forever binding her to their magic. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
+ Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Greta's Room & Board, Halloween, Postcard Project, Wesleyville Cemetery, Wesleyville Stories
Xavier Escapades
Xavier Cuddlestone, a sleek black cat with emerald eyes, plotted his nightly escapade to Wesleyville Cemetery. He slipped out silently, his pawprints like shadows. Amidst moonlit tombstones, he embraced the spectral energy, dancing with departed souls in the quiet heart of the night. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
+ Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Halloween, Landscape, Postcard Project, Toad Hollow Meadow, Wesleyville Stories
The Crescent Moon
The October moon, a crescent orange glow, emerged through stormy clouds. Its eerie radiance cast dancing shadows on Toad Hollow Meadow. Thunder rumbled, and raindrops tapped a haunting rhythm. Nature’s spectacle, a moonlit storm, painted an unforgettable masterpiece in the ink-black canvas of the night sky. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
+ Andrews Farm, Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Halloween, Inkhart Woods, Landscape, Portraits, Postcard Project, Wesleyville Stories
Birch Copse
Mimi Andrews ventured into the hidden birch copse within Inkhart Woods, her basket in hand for All Hallows Eve’s foraging. The ancient trees whispered enchantments as she gathered mystical herbs and mushrooms, ready to weave spells and brew potions for a night of magic and mystery. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
+ Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Greta's Room & Board, Halloween, Wesleyville Cemetery, Wesleyville Stories
Sargsyan
Sargsyan, the black crow, perched on a gnarled branch, fixed his obsidian gaze on 9-year-old Eddie Hodgson. His coal-black feathers ruffled, and his caw carried an unsettling message, sending shivers down Eddie’s spine. It was an encounter that left young Eddie with haunting memories of that peculiar crow. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
+ Elizabeth Gleason Paintings, Halloween, Postcard Project, Still Life, Watkins Pumpkin Farm, Wesleyville Stories
Pumpkin Harvest
As the harvest moon hung low in the autumn sky, Clyde Watkins, a proud farmer, gathered the final pumpkins from his farm. With a satisfied smile, he knew his pumpkins would bring smiles to children’s faces on Halloween, a testament to his hard work and dedication. Wesleyville Collection Paintings
