Country Store Landscape Painting - "The Harvest Moon" 16x24 Framing:Framed I knew I had to

I knew I had to paint this the moment I came across it

and being greeted by loving friends like this makes it even better

I knew I had to capture the two experiences together into one painting

and the burn area bounces back with a rich variety of forbs and grasses

I wanted to capture that experience in a painting in such a way that could not be captured with a camera or even the naked eye

Country Store Landscape Painting - "The Harvest Moon" 16x24 Framing:Framed I knew I had to"The Harvest Moon" Autumn will always be a time of year I hold closest to my heart. The cool fresh air, the ripe smells, the sound of blowing leaves, and of course the approaching holidays. As a very young boy in the late 80's and early 90's, I recall faint memories of those old Mom and Pop stores along the countryside. Most were beginning to age as they neared their last years of a long and happy business. It was the spot for a little food, gas, and