Sheep study one. Resting against the workshop wall.

'Sheep resting',- oil painting.

After browsing through all my files of sheep photographs, I was itching to paint sheep again. Even though there is a limited market for sheep in the art world, I am absolutely enchanted by them and all the painting possibilities. I would love to paint an entire series, but realistically it is probably not a good idea! However, since when were painters driven by good sense? So call me crazy, but here is the first.

'Sheep resting against the workshop wall'. Oil on canvas, 850 x 650 mm.

In the long hot days of summer when a woolen winter coat is not really appropriate, these sheep find the wall of the workshop nice and cool for their midday siesta.

Comments

10 responses to “Sheep study one. Resting against the workshop wall.”

  1. Charles Avatar
    Charles

    Love it Mom! Would love to see the original! I love the texture on the wall, and of course the one sheep with it’s head tilted to its left on top of another’s. :)

    1. Barbara Avatar

      Thanks Charles, it’s rather a familiar scene that I felt the need to cherish !

  2. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    Beautiful. I love the details. I think it is time we visited again.

    1. Barbara Avatar

      Thanks Brian, a visit would be great !!

  3. Erna Wade Avatar

    What a lovely painting, Barbara! I love the textures of the wall, the broken window panes, the colours, the restful mood…. and I love sheep as a subject, for they always remind me that we have a Good Shepherd! Well done!!!

    1. Barbara Avatar

      Thanks Erna, yes trusting in our Good Shepherd does ensure such peaceful rest! These lambs haven’t a care in the world!

  4. Riana Avatar
    Riana

    Lovely, natural painting! I love lookin at it

    1. Barbara Avatar

      Thanks for visiting my blog, Riana ! Glad you like the painting :)

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