Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Generations - sold

'Generations'
6.5" x 10" watercolor on paper
sold


A few weeks ago me and my mom took my three boys to a historical farm. There were people in authentic clothes, with authentic tools and wagons and animals all over the place. The kids rode ponies, tried old fashioned horehound candy (blegh!), rode a train and panned for gold (their favorite) It was so fun. :)
 
And I do have to add that if I am ever in a situation where panning for gold skills would come in handy I think I could make a killing. Not to brag or anything, but I was pret-ty awesome. ;)
 
My favorite part was, of course, the horses. There were these massive, beautiful draft horses, and this one brand new little foal. He was only a few days old and he was completely darling. I was tempted to carry him home.
 
My mom reached out a hand when he wobbled over to the fence to greet us, and he stood so still just waiting for her touch. He leaned in to her hand and flicked his little wispy tail, then slowly closed his long-lashed eyes. 
 
I loved the contrast of my sweet, and gentle, mother's older hand on this brand new babies velvet soft face. :)
 
How bout a Huzzah for that? Huzzah!
Posted by Crystal Cook at 3:35 PM
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30 comments:

  1. Carol BlackburnSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Must have brought a tear to your eyes. Such a beautiful sight. Great painting. Bet you have a great photo too.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Huzzah!! I love this painting! It even evokes a tear from me. The very young/the older hand.....sniff! It is beautiful!

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  3. ArtiSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    You captured a perfect moment and painted it with perfection...what more can be said?Congrats.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Oh wow, that's so beautiful! What you wrote and also what you painted. The contrast of the old to the young and how love and care are passed down from on to the other, even among species. I love it!

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  5. Sandra BusbySeptember 12, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    This is ADORABLE!!!! How utterly cute! And you have really captured his velvety softness! What a touching painting. Brilliant!! :0)

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    1. Crystal CookSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM

      Oh thanks Sandra! That fuzzy coat was a bit of a challenge. :)

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  6. KonstantinaPSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Oh yes my dear Crystal, a really loud Huzzah to that and few more while gazing for some time now your gorgeous painting!!! Even if you haven't share with us the story the painting would have given me the feeling of it :)
    Warm regards.

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  7. Sonya JohnsonSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Loved the story that goes along with this delightful painting, Crystal.

    Foals are so cute, aren't they? I can definitely tell he's a draft foal in your painting, too :).

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    1. Crystal CookSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:22 PM

      Thanks so much Sonya. :) I adore foals! I have always wanted to raise one, maybe one day.

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  8. Studio at the FarmSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Crystal, I love the story, title and the painting. Brilliant!!! Lots of HUZZAHS for this one! :)

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  9. Sandy Sandy ArtSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Your eyes are to die for! Huzzah!!

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  10. Michaele RaziSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    How awesome! I love draft horses, they seem almost prehistoric to me--they're so huge! And this artwork is breathtaking! You captured the sweet moment perfectly!

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  11. Roger ÅkessonSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    You get such nice glow in your paintings use the shining through effect to perfection. Another stunning painting.

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    1. Crystal CookSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you Roger. :) I keep trying to perfect a glow, sometimes I get close. :)

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  12. Gatepost productionsSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love the contrast older/younger. Fantastic picture, Guvvna! The light and glow: trade mark CC! Huzzah for the Shire horses,as we call them... not hobbit though!

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    1. Crystal CookSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:24 PM

      Thank you Guvnah!! ;) Too bad Shires don't really come from the Shire huh? But maybe then they wouldn't be so large, they would be hobbit size shires. :)

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  13. Kelley Carey MacDonaldSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I am only guessing that huzzah is a good thing - since I don't know anyone who huzzah's! :D But you are a MASTER at 'the glow' (ok, I'll take your word that you are also a master at panning for gold, in which case, girl - get OUT there and do it!). And the tender moment. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Crystal CookSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks so much Kelley. :))) That means a lot to me! I need to find a good gold claim first! LOL. Savin up for it! :)

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  14. PatSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Lovely post and gorgeous watercolour! xx

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  15. Bren Graham ThebeauSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    A fragile moment captured with your brush, beautiful work. You got skills girl, never knew they included panning for gold though! Sounds like a great day

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  16. hmuxoSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    WOW! such a beautiful post, Crystal! and this painting is gorgeous...just knowing that its your moms hand makes it even more special!!! LOVE IT.!!!

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  17. CarrieSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I love the contrast, Crystal! Such a beautiful painting with so much emotion evoked!!

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  18. renateSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Hello Crystal:) How beautiful. The "old" and the new together. So sweet. Beautiful painting!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment they really do mean so much to me! Because not all bloggers have their email enabled so I can reply directly through email I will try to reply here in the comments. If I don't please forgive me, life must have been hectic that day! :)) Huzzah!!

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