Irish cottage
Have to admit I’m posting this only on a promise to my most wonderful friend, Saleire! This is a portion of a painting I did years ago – an acrylic on canvas. It was done as a gift for a friend born and raised in Ballyhadreen Ireland who had only a tiny 2×3 inch wrinkled black and white photo of her family home which had long since been leveled. That’s what I worked with to try to recreate it for her. Thank God she was no art critic because she didn’t mind the primitive technique at all and years later this painting was one of the few things she managed to save from the ravages of Hurricane Katrina that almost destroyed her home.
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Mariann Kovats, 4 months ago
You call it primitive technic, Lianne, I think this is a gorgeous art work. I love the composition, the colors are lovely. It has a beautiful warm, friendly, inviting tone to it. I really like it a lot.
hilarydougill, 4 months ago
What a delightful picture, it is gorgeous, lovely artwork and gorgeous colours. I am sure your friend was absolutely thrilled with it, as will Saleire.
devotee1, 4 months ago
I like it also—cheerful use of color. Looks like a wonderful place to live, walk the peaceful countryside, chat with friendly neighbors tending to their gardens.
linaji, 4 months ago
Next… pick up a set of brushes and oil/acrylic.. this is wonderful work…. I want MORE! your so funny… your hand in more ways then one is genius.xox
Tina Hogg, 4 months ago
Your friend hasn’t had too much luck with homes. I’m sure she loved this – and I do too! The colours, the sweep of the road inviting me to walk along it… this is wonderful and I’d love to see more!
Helene Kippert, 4 months ago
I think you’re underestimating the beauty of this piece – it’s gorgeous!
saleire, 4 months ago
The best little cottage in the whole of Ireland, Lianne. I adore this and want to see tons more….....you have an outstanding talent my friend…....outstanding. I am overwhelmed when I see this little beauty…...it’s awesome!!!!!!!
lianne in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 4 months ago
You are so sweet Mariann – thank you so very much! I’m awfully glad you liked it. Perhaps, I’ll dig out the paintbrushes again and see whether I can improve with a bit more practice – lol. I so appreciate your lovely comment.
lianne in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 4 months ago
You are a gem, Hilary – and Sal gets the credit for properly pixelating a tiny photo so I could even post it. I’m so glad you liked it, my friend – and yes, my friend was awfully pleased with it which pleased me no end. Thank you so much my friend for your lovely and supportive comments!
lianne in reply to devotee1’s comment, 4 months ago
thank you Joe, my friend – she always said it was pretty close to heaven and it was a lovely place to grow up. I was glad to be able to give it back to her in some small way. You are a prince, Joe.
lianne in reply to linaji’s comment, 4 months ago
LOL Lina my dear one – I’ll have to tell you about my “painting” experience sometime. But I’m glad you liked it and perhaps I will try again soon. Hugs…and lots of light energy, my friend!
lianne in reply to Tina Hogg’s comment, 4 months ago
No she hasn’t had much luck that way at all but she’s finally back into her repaired home now and says this painting still hangs where it did before – above her fireplace. I’m so glad you liked it Tina – and I so appreciate your lovely comment. Thank you.
lianne in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Helene – that is such a lovely thing to say and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.
lianne in reply to saleire’s comment, 4 months ago
Sal, my dearest friend – however can I thank you?? I’m touched beyond words that you made this possible, believed in it and in me, and that you honestly like it. What joy you add to my life my friend!
aspectsoftmk, 4 months ago
for me when i look into this i see heart and can smell the breads cooking…it is beautiful my friend…..and a wonderful peace of art….
lianne in reply to aspectsoftmk’s comment, 4 months ago
Awww thank you Terri – if it evokes that sense of home and heart then I’m so very glad Sal talked me into posting it! You are special my friend – thanks for just being you!
Geir Floede, 4 months ago
I do realy want to make a walk here. Very great atmosphere you put into this.
butchart, 4 months ago
your hearts in this wonderful work lianne….. it is quite beautiful.. as are you….......xox…...b
lianne in reply to Geir Floede’s comment, 4 months ago
Geir what a lovely thing to say – I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comment. Thank you so very much!
lianne in reply to butchart’s comment, 4 months ago
Awww you sweetheart – thank you! More heart than ability for sure but I’m so very glad you liked it, dear friend!
Ellen, 4 months ago
Well done, it has a very nice atmosphere!
lianne in reply to Ellen’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Ellen – you’re very sweet and I so appreciate your comment. Makes my day extra special!
LindaR, 4 months ago
wow Lianne ~ you have so much talent !! ~ and I hope you continue to paint ~! love the feel of this ~ there is an aliveness in the stone walls and road leading through these homes to others up the hill ~ excellent use of color and the light is so wonderful! ~ the gift to your friend you have given is so appreciated in it’s extension to a gift to us all here ~ you continue to amaze & inspire me my friend! xxx
lianne in reply to LindaR’s comment, 4 months ago
Linda, dear friend, you have made me cry now – lol. Thank you so very much – I can’t tell you what this and you mean to me! My day is truly blessed because of you.
Jen Whyte, 4 months ago
You have captured the colour and the heart of Ireland my dear … it is lovely!
whisperingruth, 4 months ago
Hi Lianne….....I have been to Ireland and you depict the Irish countryside perfectly!! Such BEAUTIFUL artistry…......you should be proud Honey!! xx
lianne in reply to Jen Whyte’s comment, 4 months ago
Wow Jen, thank you so much! I’ve never even been to Ireland though I’ve seen the heather in your so beautiful country. It means so very much to me, my dear friend that you liked this!
lianne in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 4 months ago
Ruth – oh Lord, I can’t thank you enough for such a gracious and generous comment. Can’t tell you how much that means to me, my dear friend!
Carol Lirette, 4 months ago
very pretty Lianne! glad you posted this!
lianne in reply to Carol Lirette’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you Carol – painting, like photography, is definitely not my forte – lol – but I’m glad you liked it. And it gave me a lot of pleasure to do it. So appreciate your comment, my friend!
whisperingruth, 4 months ago
Oh Lianne! You are definitely one of the kindest Bubblers I’ve met here…...you really are too much Darlin’.......it’s my absolute pleasure to comment on your artistry…...keep up the amazing work!! xx
Nancy Fischer, 4 months ago
YOU PAINT TOO! I love the three cottages in the distance and the red wine color up front. What a beautiful path to walk….
lianne in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 4 months ago
Welll I’m not sure I’d call me a painter – rofl – but this one mattered to me. So glad you liked it Nancy my dear friend! Can’t tell you what that means to me!
Nancy Fischer, 4 months ago
Well you’re more of a Painter than most people I know. Well done. I say do another!
Joan1970, 4 months ago
This is gorgeous, lianne. really gorgeous!
lianne, 4 months ago
I believe I might – lol – soon! Thank you Nancy – you’re just too damned kind!
lianne in reply to Joan1970’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Joan – always your comments mean so very much to me! I’m awfully glad you liked it! Hugs!
greeneyedlady, 4 months ago
Well, then, we should all be thanking Saleire, otherwise, we would never have gotten to see this lovely painting! the only painting I’ve ever done is the by-the-numbers kind (HAHAHA), so I have the deepest respect for those who can put brush to canvas and have it actually look like something….very pretty painting, Lianne. Thank you for sharing it with us.
lianne in reply to greeneyedlady’s comment, 4 months ago
thanks so much Lisa – writing eludes me lately for the most part so perhaps I need a new outlet for a while. Your comment means a great deal to me, my friend!
LindaR, 4 months ago
congrats Lianne ~ your lovely Irish Cottage is on page 5 under Popular off the home page Art tab :) xxx
lianne, 4 months ago
no kidding??? wow – I can’t believe that! Thank you so much for telling me Linda – I’m just bowled over by that! You’re a sweetheart!
Susie Mac, 4 months ago
Lianne….you dark horse!! lol…. you are a painter!!! this is a lovely piece of work….such lovely colours and textures… great contrast… all from the heart… i would love to see more artwork from you her on RB …. well done!! love to you my friend ...... susie :)
lianne in reply to Susie Mac’s comment, 4 months ago
Aww Susie you are just the kindest person I know – and way way too generous in your praise. I’m so glad you liked it – is one of only two paintings I’ve ever done and it’s been a good ten years since this one! But you never can tell – I just might break out the brushes again! Thank you from my heart!
Nancy Vice, 4 months ago
a lovely work of art!! I love cottages and you depict them so beautifully here :)
lianne in reply to Nancy Vice’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Nancy – quite an old painting but one with great meaning for me so I’m very glad you liked it. I so much appreciate your taking the time to comment and thank you for being so gracious.
Nancy Fischer, 4 months ago
AngelArtist, 4 months ago
And why do you call this primitive? It is lovely and it went into my favourites. I should love to live in such a little cottage. You have painted it artistically and well.
lianne in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Angel – I’m really humbled by your favoriting this and so appreciate that you liked it so well. Your comments are always so lovely and encouraging, my friend!
Arie, 4 months ago
I nearly missed this one, sorry for that Lianne. But what you have created here is a perfect painting of a scenery in well chosen colours. The different kinds of green, the brighter spots that let’s you wander all over the whole scenery, the perspective use is brilliant….this road just pulls you right into the centre of the painting, the use of shadows and colours create an atmosphere of an inviting and cosy place to be.
Well done Lianne….please do some more!
lianne in reply to Arie’s comment, 4 months ago
Oh my heavens Arie – coming from one whose artistry is incomparable I’m just honestly overwhelmed. I have not painted in many many years and as I said, only a few paintings even then. But I seem to have finally found that I have more time now so perhaps I’ll dig out the brushes. No clue where I’ll get some inspiration however – lol. Your comment honestly means the world to me Arie, my friend – I can’t thank you enough for being so gracious and encouraging. Just thank you!
milton, 4 months ago
Quite close to this one I put up on artwanted.
artwanted.com/imageview.cfm?id=654712
lianne in reply to milton’s comment, 4 months ago
I’ll check it out Milton – lol – but I can promise this is an original! Thanks for taking the time to view my work and my few limited attempts at painting.
milton, 4 months ago
Oh no – I didn’t mean that!! I’ve no doubt at all that it is.
girlinthestars, 4 months ago
so pretty, i love all the lushness..i can smell the pretty breeze in the air!!~* ;)
lianne in reply to girlinthestars’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so much Amy – I hope it was authentic, that was my only goal but it made me happy to do it. I’m glad you liked it!
Nancy Fischer, 4 months ago
I received this in a card form yesterday after ordering it from RB and it is even more beautiful on paper! Once again, well done Lianne.
lianne in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 4 months ago
Aww thank you Nancy your card came too and it’s fabulous! I’m glad you like it – makes me happy to know that!
Elizabeth31, 4 months ago
saleire painting what a memorie.its like some of the carpets l repair the have so many memories for the owners. l can relate to this…its beautiful regards elizabeth
lianne in reply to Elizabeth31’s comment, 4 months ago
I’m so glad you liked it Elizabeth – and yes Saleire made me post it and helped with the photo of it so I could do so. Isn’t she just a doll to do that? Thank you for your lovely comment, my friend!
amarica, 4 months ago
Great work even if it is from your past. Wonderful work. Keep it up Lianne
lianne in reply to amarica’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much Ann – this one at least was totally original! And was a joy to do. I’m so glad you liked it!
Mariaan Krog, 4 months ago
You are a true artist Liane. Not only can you write wonderful & emotional pieces, but your excellent artist’s eye, see beauty in small things when you paint & take pics, as well! Brilliant work dear friend!
lianne in reply to Mariaan Krog’s comment, 4 months ago
Mariaan – I am so touched by your comments, my dear friend. I’m still more comfortable with a pen in hand though I’ve only written a few things in the past couple of weeks but I am finding a lot of pleasure in photography lately and just might take up the brushes again as well. You encourage me to do that with your lovely and far too generous comments, my wonderful friend!
adgray, 3 months ago
I cannot improve on the comments posted here especially arie’s he is dead right! This is a gorgeous piece of art that captures the audience and draws it into it’s warm embrace – like all the best homes and homecomings do!
Gorgeous Lianne!
They say australians are all round artists – sing dance act and ride horses etc … but really I believe that if you are artistic you can be good at all genre’s of art you just focus and excell in one or two genres. You have shown us that not only do you write brilliantly you take amazing photos and so it is no surprise that you have a good artistic talent for painting, painting being just the next step from seeing the composition either in reality – photographed – or in your minds eye and thus created in whatever genre you want!
B R A V O my friend B R A V O !!! :o) ♥
lianne in reply to adgray’s comment, 3 months ago
Wow, Alyssa, I’m just totally humbled by your comments my friend. It’s just so sweet and gracious of you. I can’t say painting is something I even try my hand at very often – mostly because there just seems to be no time! But this was rather special to me as a gift to a friend. I’m so tickled that you liked it!
Mar Silva, 3 months ago
Lianne, This is beautiful in every way. I would like to see you paint again, you said “it’s been years” I can only imagine the beautiful masterpieces waiting to be created at your hands. Thank you for sharing this and your story behind it.
lianne, 3 months ago
Thank you so much Mar – I’m really very humbled by your comment and I’m just so very pleased that you liked this. I hope, come fall, that I might pull out the brushes again – I have a rough sketch waiting to go! I really appreciate this Mar.
budrfli, 3 months ago
i love the textures the colors and thw warmth you have embraced in this piece!
KEITH R. WILL..., 3 months ago
very nice
lianne in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Keith – painting is not my particular gift but this one was a labor of love.
lianne in reply to budrfli’s comment, 3 months ago
Sandy – I can’t imagine how I missed your comment this long – what a truly sweet thing to say! I’m so very glad you liked it – it was a labor of love for me to do though I’ve not done anything since.
blossom, 2 months ago
A real treasure for you!! Such a lovely piece of Ireland too!!
lianne in reply to blossom’s comment, 2 months ago
Oh thank you so much Blossom – this was just a special gift for a friend so I am very glad that you liked it. It meant a lot to me at the time!
beast, about 1 month ago
a beautiful pic with an interesting history, well done lianne
lianne in reply to beast’s comment, about 1 month ago
Well thank you Luke – good to see you! I don’t paint very often so this is a rare post indeed! I’m glad you liked it!