The Weekly Bleat
“Cloud break,” 16 x 20, oil on canvas
by Tonya R. Hengerer
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
~ Aristotle
Categories: The Weekly Bleat
Categories: The Weekly Bleat
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
fourth generation farmgirl 
Love this Tonya!
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Thanks so much, Ritu! 🙂
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The quote is superb (what else would one of expect of Aristotle!) and I intend to share it with my youngest daughter who is in the final year of her Fine Arts Batchelors Degree – it’s a great reminder in the mire of work she has to produce both written and practical this year. Your painting is just wonderful. I don’t know where it is but it reminds me very much of my home in Cantal and therefore, because there are many similarities, of Scotland, or the Lake District, Wales and the West of Ireland. Mostly of home though which really makes me happy! Thank you 🙏🏼
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I loved the quote, too. Best wishes to your daughter. I’m sure she’ll come through with flying colors. 😊
Thank you very much for your kind comment, Osyth. I think the inspiration photo was from an article about the Lake District. It really is a beautiful area. I’m so glad it reminded you of your lovely home. 😊💗
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❤️
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Beautiful painting!! I love it!
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That’s really nice of you to say! Thank you, Wendy. By the way, you look lovely in your profile picture. 😊💛
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Just lovely Tonya!
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Thank you very much, Cheryl. 😊
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xx
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Nice quote and beautiful painting! I am happy to see that you still have that paintbrush in hand! Wonderful work!
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Thank you so much, Donna. I appreciate your positive feedback! 🙂
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Wow. That was a surprise. It’s stunning
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Thank you! I started on it Tuesday afternoon after working on the lavender field painting most of the morning. 🙂
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You painting has a beautiful flow to it, Tonya!
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That’s such a nice comment, Kathryn. I felt a positive energy or flow as I was painting it. 🙂
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Beautiful painting Tonya!!
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That’s really kind of you to say! Thank you, Melody. 😊
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beautiful painting…..
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Many thanks for your generous comment. 🙂 🌻
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😃😃😃
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You are really talented. Love this.
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Thanks so much, Linda. I appreciate your kind and encouraging comment! 😊💛
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What a lovely painting, my dear friend! x
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A heartfelt thank you, Sophie. It’s so nice to receive positive feedback. 😊💛
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