The Weekly Bleat: Virginia Artists
I love farm animals. So, you won’t be surprised to learn that I also appreciate artwork that features these sweet creatures. Over the years, I’ve collected a number of beautiful, whimsical, and funky pieces from local artists. These lovely works of art never fail to bring cheer and a smile every time I see them. I hope they’ll make you smile, too. Enjoy! 🙂
“I’m A Blue Goat,” acrylic on canvas
by Ginger Danz
“Top Hat,” acrylic on canvas
by Ruth Lefko
“Sheep in a Pasture,” fiber art
by Patricia Powers, M.D.
“Green Hill Farm Hens,” oil on canvas
by Donna Tuten
Untitled, mixed media
by Susan Bradbury
Untitled, acrylic on canvas
by Marsha Heatwole
Categories: Animals, Art, Reflections on Farm Life, The Weekly Bleat
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Cute paintings!
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Virginia has many talented artists. Thanks, Ritu.
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nice paintings! 🙂
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Thank you, Jim! 🙂
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They are all delightful, but I love that chicken!!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the paintings! I love the chicken, too!! Thank you for visiting. 🙂
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I really liked the chicken one. 🙂
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I really love the colors in that painting. Thanks, Jim. 🙂
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I absolutely LOVE these works of art. Really!
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These artists are wonderful! I’m delighted you enjoyed them. Thanks, Jennie.
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I really did. Made my day. Best to you, Tonya.
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I’m so glad! Thank you, Jennie. 🙂
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I love the blue goat, and the Wilkie chicken and oh my those little balls of sheep!
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I do, too. I like the expression on the goat’s face, and I love the whimsical nature of the animals. Thank you for visiting. 🙂
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these all are very beautiful Tonya….. your collection is wonderful…
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Thank you so much, Sudhir.
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What a happy collection to adorn your walls!
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Thank you, Osyth!
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Enjoy a beautiful weekend, all of you 💏🐕🐈🐑🐓🐾🐾
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You, too! Thank you, Osyth. 🙂💗 xo
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Yes, a wonderful selection! All so well done 🙂
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Thanks, Joey. 🙂
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These are lovely Tonya. I like it that they are all quirky and original. 🙂
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I like their quirkiness, too. Thank you, Judy. 🙂
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Such talent…I especially love Sheep in a Pasture. I don’t know why but it just struck me..:)
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Thanks, George. I’ll share your compliment with our friend, Patty Powers. She made this piece of fiber art. Patty’s so creative! She makes art quilts and paints as well. She’s also a physician–one busy lady! I really love Sheep in a Pasture, too. I think it has nice balance and wonderful, vibrant colors. 🙂🐑
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Animals are so inquisitive, funny and amusing in their expressions and behaviors! Tonya, your collection is wonderful! I liked the “Top Hat” rooster and the textile with sheep in the field. 💞 😊
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I agree with you! Thanks, Robin. 🙂
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Their expressions and emotions reach many who love animals. The paintings show each artist’s love for the creatures who are depicted, Tonya. I enjoyed your pastoral art collection very much! 🎆😊
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I’m so glad you liked them! Thank you, Robin. 🙂💗
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Of course, happy to have been less busy and able to reply in a timely fashion, Tonya. I know I mention the baby lambs in my first babysitter’s farmhouse kitchen. . . We were allowed to feed them milk in bottles in her kitchen. I’ll never forget looking into the lamb’s sweet, trusting soft woolly faces. These are not baby lamb emojis but are still cute. . . 😊🐏 🐑
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I’m always happy to hear from you, Robin! 🙂 What a lovely and memorable experience! Little lambs are so cute! I can completely envision that sweet kitchen scene. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊💗🐑
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Thank you for reading this and replying, Tonya.
I was lucky to have experienced this, along with hanging on a rope and jumping into a creek, playing hide n’ seek in the summer and rolling around with kitties in the hay mown. 😊
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Such lovely memories! 🙂🌻
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I was blessed with both worlds, country and city blended together. Then, my Dad had friends from diverse backgrounds at his work, while Mom made friends with a wide variety of H.S. students. Smiles, Robin 💐 🐦
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These are really nice paintings! Unique in style!
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Thanks very much, Garfield. I liked the style a lot too!
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