Old and Rusty but Still Working!

Arie van der Wijst

Old and Rusty but Still Working!

Finished this painting today.
I think the painting speaks for itself…...these old things have a history…it shows on every little bit of these objects. The metal, the rust and of course the old wood. I added the flowers as a tribute to all of these.

Acrylics on MDF, 40×50 cm, 16’‘x20’‘
ORIGINAL PAINTING WAS GIVEN TO MY SISTER AS A GIFT FOR ALL HER KINDNESS
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Old and Rusty but Still Working! by Arie van der Wijst
Old and Rusty but Still Working! by Arie van der Wijst
  • saleire

    saleire

    A bit like me Arie :o) Still working but in need of a little bit of tender care…....like this wonderful door latch. I am amazed by this…..the wood on the door is real enough to touch! The colors are perfect in every way…...I can feel the powdery rust coming off on my hand as I touch it…..the light in this painting is perfect too. I love the flowers…..what a great idea…..it adds a softness to the whole thing and makes it so interesting…..who put them there…..which leads to who is inside…...it’s a spectacular painting and work of art my dear friend.

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thanks for this amazing comment Sal!
    After I did my 124 miles this week I will feel that way also…and I can only hope for the still working part! =-)

  • sootycat669

    sootycat669

    At first look i thought it was a photograph …. A brilliant painting, love it .

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thank you very much!

  • firstglance

    firstglance

    awesome painting love the color ,style and subject great job !!!oh yea the lighting and shadeing great

  • Susan Moss

    Susan Moss

    You have made a lovely job of your subject – well done

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    Really good work well done

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    A beautiful painting. And the little flower is just perfectly placed.

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    Truly beautiful!

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    amazing art! congrats on coming in the top ten!

  • R. Jason Smith

    R. Jason Smith

    i love the perspective!

  • saleire

    saleire

    AW…..you added a daisy xxxxxx

  • Arie van der W... replied

    No…it was already there! ;-) sorry!!

  • saleire

    saleire

    yes it was…....alzheimers already eh.

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Wow, its so much like a photo, you’re a very talented artist Arie, this is fabulous. Love the subject and composition….wow!!!

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thank you Kathie, a very nice comment!

  • Ilunia Felczer

    Ilunia Felczer

    WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • SigneNordin

    SigneNordin

    Really beautiful! I can almost feel the texture of the knob. Amazing how you can show such realism and yet retain a painterly quality!

  • Arie van der W... replied

    That is a really nice thing to say, it shows me you took a very good look at the painting! Thanks for doing that!!

  • Shauna Noble

    Shauna Noble

    Wonderful Art Arie. I love the sheen you have achieved – it contrasts with the rust and aged look of the piece – the light catching the door knob enlivens the whole work and brings into focus such a simple objects beauty and character.

  • Denise Martin

    Denise Martin

    Arie – this is great, and I love the little touch with the flowers!
    cheers,
    Denise

  • zangi12

    zangi12

    what aperfect texture, one of my favorite.

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    This has a beautiful feel to it…Great painting!!!

  • Liesl Yvette Wilson

    Liesl Yvette W...

    Yummy – I love rust and old decrepet things. YOuve captured it beautifully…

  • Aritheeagle

    Aritheeagle

    Like the tribute of flowers to this piece of history!

    So well done and so intelligently preserved….

    ~Ari

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    AWESOME! thought it was a picture at first, you are veru skilled!

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Oh my goodness!!! I’m SO in love with this! It’s absolutely what I want hanging in my house….. WOW!

  • seductress

    seductress

    could stare at this for hours!

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    GREAT work!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    i recognize those little flower, they grow everywhere in such tight places!
    a very wonderful panting:

  • briniel

    briniel

    Amazing work, I love the shine on the metal, it looks very realistic and gives it a soft feel despite of the old rust. The flowers are a brilliant touch and remind me to take more notice of the little things and wonders in life. Beautifully done.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    WOW, Excellent painting, I thought it was photo at first! Great job!

  • Gouzelka

    Gouzelka

    Looks very real details, like it very much

  • Julialala

    Julialala

    The fragility of the flower contrasted by the door knob and the wood give a great sense of texture. It’s wonderful how you’ve capture such a great beauty in something so simple! =]

  • ValM

    ValM

    This is indeed a great painting and I like the subject very much. You have given it such a warm touch. I am sure your sister would have accepted it with joy. The flower is a masterful touch.

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thank you very much!

  • PERUGINA

    PERUGINA

    This is a brilliant painting.

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thanks Perugina! Very nice of you!

  • Rebecca Bellamy

    Rebecca Bellamy

    I’m in awe of this work!

  • Arie van der W... replied

    That’s a great comment!! Thank you Rebecca!

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Saliere beat me to it!! lovely painting Arie :)
    There’s a japanese word specifically for ‘when nature grows through man-made objects and breaks them’ (like weeds can crack paving stones when they grow).... It’s late here, so I’m too tired to remember it…. but that’s what I’m reminded of! ;)

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Hi Chris, thanks for the comment, nature can be very strong and can break the strongest walls even. It shows we can learn a lot from a ’’simple’’ plant.

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    congradulations on your feature

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thanks!

  • Varry

    Varry

    This is absolutely beautiful….

  • Arie van der W... replied

    That sounds good to me! Thanks Varry.

  • LuciaM

    LuciaM

    Absolutely Fantastic.
    Lucia:)

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thank you Lucia!

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    beautiful and sentimental image… so beautifully painted… : )

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thank you for your comment!

  • POak

    POak

    Great painting :)

  • Arie van der W... replied

    Thanks for the nice comment!

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage 1 day ago

    CONGRATULATIONS !
    you a top 10 winner in the For Ol’ Times Sake challenge in the Inspired Art group !!
    my best, your host (francis).

  • Arie van der W... replied about 8 hours ago

    Thank you so much!! That’s wonderful!

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage about 7 hours ago


    bravo !
    my best, your host (francis).

    (your vote is needed here !)

  • Arie van der W... replied about 2 hours ago

    Wow!!! That’s wonderful! Thank you very much!

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