Painting Process for The Invitation

The Invitation | 16 x 16 | Oil on Wood Panel | © Beth Cole

The Invitation | 16 x 16 | Oil on Wood Panel | © Beth Cole

Fresh off the easel is this painting I titled “The Invitation.”

It’s almost like the foremost cow and his friend with the face to the sun are inviting us to come along to the hills. That’s what I was thinking as I painted. What an adventure it would be. Ahhhhh. A cow’s life.

This piece was painted from a mashup of photographs of this rustic Nebraska barn and corral full of cattle and my memories of the place. I wanted the feel of sunshine on the animals as they meandered to the way out yonder. The barn was especially fun to paint as it truly had so much rust on the roof and the sun was glinting off the top. I can still see it in my mind.

Here is a time lapse video showing the start of the painting.

This painting is available from my studio, free shipping. If you are local, you are always welcome to stop by to see it in person.

Thanks for watching and take good care now.

—Beth
Soli Deo Gloria

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