Going Home - Oil Painting
Oils (16×20 inches) original sold
A painting depicting Ireland in days past.
Autumn in Ireland and the man is returning home with his cart of peat. This is an old painting I did several years ago, entirely from my imagination.
We still use peat (turf) in Ireland and love the smell wafting through the air during the long, cold winters.
Every year, at about this time, on country roads in County Clare, you will most likely slow down to a snail’s pace as you drive behind an ancient tractor (with an even more ancient driver… :-) ) loaded with peat.
When the load is brought to your home, be prepared for a few hours of hard, back-breaking work as the huge load of peat must be stacked neatly in a pile. Nothing beats cooking on the old range and the warmth spreads through the house and food tastes so much better.
The kitchen is the best place to be on a cold day!
Going Home - Oil Painting belongs to the following groups:
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Macky
I cannot describe the beauty and the talent in this piece in words, all I can do is favourite it!!!
Avril Brand replied
Oh gosh… thank you Macky!!!
Linda Bennett
WOW!!! Totally awesome painting!!! So picturesque and serene…love it!!
Avril Brand replied
Thanks so much, Linda… hugsxxx
Farmncamera
Avril, I have to say the same as Macky!!! XXXXXXX
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Avril Brand replied
Thank you dear sweet Elaine!!
Judi Taylor
This is like a beautiful place that exists in my mind. There is a stone bridge that goes across a sparkling stream. And the evergreens just beyond with the majestic mountains in the dstance. I love this place … feels like home. Beautifully done.
Avril Brand replied
Oh thank you so much, Judi!!!
TIMKIELY
just brillant avril , well done
Avril Brand replied
Thank you… hugsxxx
Squealia
Great artwork
Avril Brand replied
Thank you so much!!
Paulette x
Gorgeous light and detail in the trees Avril, you’ve really captured how the autumn leaves catch the light and I love the stillness in the water and the mossy banks.
Avril Brand replied
Oh thank you dear Paulette!!!
CazzieCreations
Just Stunning you are sooo amazing :))
Avril Brand replied
Awww… you are so sweet, Cazzie!!! thank you!
AnitaInverarity
Stunning Avril, just perfect x
Avril Brand replied
Thank you so much, Anita!!!
GEORGE SANDERSON
a Wonderful, nostalgic work, Avril
Well done !
Avril Brand replied
Thank you, dear George!!!
Romo
Lovely painting:)
Avril Brand replied
Thank you Romo!!!!
Annika Strömgren
Wow, I love it!!!
Avril Brand replied
Thank you Annika!!!
SHEDART
As i’ve said before ” do you know just how good you are”, love everything about it especially the way you have put the highlights on the grass and trees, great stuff my friend.
Avril Brand replied
Oh thank you my dear James!!!
Gary L. Suddath
breathtaking work
liliana
Amazing work Avril!
barnsis
Wonderful, the shapes and colors are so great, love it.
ccwri
Beautiful Painting!!!
AnaCBStudio
wonderful painting…beautiful scene
EnVee
Avril this is beautiful! What a lovely scene, and so artistically created! :)
Jim Phillips
Oh Avril, so well done. A gorgeous work of art.
Mayina
Magnificent—I do so love the olde country themes…......
Irene Burdell
Wonderful work again , you have been busy . .
mazzfarrell
You have done well, wonderful work
Linda Ridpath
another great piece of work Avril x
momleeb
What a stunner! Beautiful colours…....your painting somehow made me feel happy.
Babbler
beautiful !
Antanas
Great work, well done
karenuk1969
Beautiful work, great colour & texture.
ccwri
I find myself here again admiring this beautiful painting!!!!! It is so lovely!! You are so talented!! Thank God for the camera, cause i could never paint like this!! xo Carolyn
Maria Murphy
STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!
handprintz
Beautiful work and wonderful colour
gerardo segism...
amazing collection, this one is outstanding
ccwri
Congratulations on your feature in Stream, and Crossings!! Star Painting!!
thepaintedsoul
Congrats on being featured in Streams and Crossings!
Enivea
Congrats on your feature Avril, great to have your talent recognised :-))
JamieGreen
I just have to agree with ccwri’s 2nd comment and add..thank God for your imagination!
HELUA
It´s a wonderful painting…CONGRATS on being FEATURED !!!!!
Yool
Congratz on being featured it is an awesome image well deserved.
Yool
Congratz on being in the top 10 of the autum challenge it is an amazing image
Arie van der W...
This is amazing my friend! Great painting, wonderful setting! A masterpiece, you must be very proud of this Avril!
Carolyn Bishop
This is so beautiful, Avril! Congratulations!
shaneran
Congratulations on your feature for stream Crossings !!! This is beautiful !!!
wonderful talen !
Simon Duckworth
lovely painting… rich deep colours.. top of the morning to you.
emolena
AMAZING ! congratulations !
saleire
Wonderful image…..love the richness of this and the scene is just amazing to look at.
eddiej
This is just so lovely…
Samohsong
Your imagination is wonderful! Beautiful piece.