Old Abandoned Stable

Jim Phillips

Old Abandoned Stable

11”x14” acrylic on canvas board

While spending some time with one of my brother-in-laws looking at some property he had leased for the upcoming deer season I spotted this old horse stable. Fortunately I had my camera with me, so I didn’t have to paint from memory.

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Old Abandoned Stable by Jim Phillips
Old Abandoned Stable by Jim Phillips
  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    Oh so it is not a painting…..........
    See …........I can’t tell what a photo or one of your paintings anymore…..ha…..
    this is excellent…...........I could just picture it in real life…..........

  • Jim Phillips replied

    All I meant was that I didn’t have to work from memory, I had the photo to work from. I’m not exactly a photo realist, you know. I think Van Goghish is the term you use. LOL

  • Ruth Vilmi

    Ruth Vilmi

    I thought it was a painting too. Have you manipulated the colours quite a lot?

  • Jim Phillips replied

    That’s because it is a painting Ruth. LOL Like I just told kj, I just meant that I didn’t have to work from memory, I had a photo to work from.

  • Marsha Elliott

    Marsha Elliott

    Oh wow, Jim…this is perfect! So glad you took your camera as this made a gorgeous painting! I wish so much I could learn to do foilage like this – it’s so wonderful.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Marsha. And I have a feeling that you can do foilage a lot better than you’re making claim.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    Magnificent…just superbly done Jim….great mix of lights and darks…perfect atmospheric work…

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Your comments are special to me Janis, thanks very much.

  • Anna D'Accione

    Anna D'Accione

    Beautiful image, so imaginative to the beholder. Great work!!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thank you Anna, that’s a lovely comment.

  • Barbara Applegate

    Barbara Applegate

    I really like this it is really “Farmed Up” as my son tells me any time I paint anything rural. I love it, its my kinda thing…Ha Ha….. Great Job Sir

  • Jim Phillips replied

    I too enjoy painting those “Farmed up” sorta things. LOL Thanks Barbara.

  • Marsha Elliott

    Marsha Elliott

    Are you up for a bet on that foilage thing?

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Only if I could get you in my classroom to make sure that you at least tried it. LOL

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    Beautifully rendered, Jim. This has so much charm and I love the textures and energetic brush strokes. Lovely piece of work, and yes, I know it is a painting.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Bev. Just for the record I doubt kj was confused, he was just jerk’n my chain and as for Ruth, well she might not have known kj was just kidding me. LOL

  • Randy Sprout

    Randy Sprout

    Jim what happened to all those nice ladies that wanted to have a glass of wine with you on that wonderful sunny porch? They are certainly not with you when you go deer hunting, Hah! Good job on the foilage. I’ll bet after the 1st frost this scene will change up a lot.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Ha, I understand what you mean. Not sure about other countries, but in the US legal hunters provide over 75% of the financial means that support wildlife preserves. I’m not out kill’n “Bambi.” And yes you’re right, fall hasn’t hit hard in Mississippi yet.

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    You certainly have an eye for a composition Jim! This is wonderful , so inviting with that partly open gate and fresh outdoorsy feeling. A BIG THUMBS UP!!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    You’re being a real sweetheart with your wonderful comment Sandy. Thank you so very much.

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    Beautiful painting, Jim! Just gorgeous!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thank you Carolyn, that most kind of you.

  • Arie van der Wijst

    Arie van der W...

    Not only you made a perfect painting of this old stable, but it also has the look and feel of an old postcard. To me that’s just beautiful Jim!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Your words are just too kind Arie, thank you very much.

  • Virginia McGowan

    Virginia McGowan

    well this is very eye catching! super super pic… i thought it was digitally done too one program I had looked just like this[Had... cos it [my old pc died yesterday :-((((( ]

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Well actually for folks to think it could be an digitally altered photo is a compliment. Means I did a darn good painting. Thanks Ginny.

  • eoconnor

    eoconnor

    a beautiful painting like the coolness of the palette you chose.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Very nice thing to say, thank you very much.

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    Gorgeous work Jim. Even tho the stable is old and weathered, you have captured a real sense of dignity in this painting.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    You always find the smartest things to say Carolyn, thank you.

  • Shulie1

    Shulie1

    Beautiful painting Jim – love the light and shadows

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks for a nice comment Shulie.

  • Fred Smilde

    Fred Smilde

    always admire your “controlled freedom”- like how the grey green transforms itself into the fence- interesting how the light works its way down and opens up towards the bottom- really accentuates the fence- and the splash of color for the roof- very expressive- really a wonderful painting Jim-

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Fred, I’m always impressed with your ability to get into the painting and provide an effective indepth review. That to me says as much about you as an artist as do your paintings. Thank you.

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    wonderful work Jim!!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thank you Hidemi, I always look forward to your comments.

  • Gordon Beck

    Gordon Beck

    A beautiful piece, Jim. The partially open gate invites the viewer to go in and explore a bit. I like the light play in this one, too.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Gordon. I like very much the part of your comment talking about the gate inviting the viewer, because that how I felt the day I discovered it.

  • Gary Gurr

    Gary Gurr

    Nice one Jim

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Gary, that very much appreciated.

  • katymckay

    katymckay

    Another beautiful piece of work from you Jim…wish I could paint trees like this..wonderful shadows and love the dappled look on the gate..would love to have just a small piece of your talent !!!!!!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    I’m truly honored by your compliment Cathy, but remember I know your work, and though our styles may differ, it’s no less beautiful. You too have a special talent. Thank you for a wonderful comment.

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Your style is special and easily recognized Jim!
    The brightness is almost unreal! love it!!!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    That’s really a nice comment Dorina, thank very much.

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Excellent work Jim! So crisp yet splodgy as well! Very clever technique you have.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Sometime I just paint with one or two brushes, just because. It will give me the look that’s in this one. Thanks Lynda.

  • Corinne Pouzet

    Corinne Pouzet

    Stunning Jim ! All the splashes of greens and greys and the little touch of red…..very original painting.
    What is obvious here is the ability you have to change the mediums : you are as good in watercolour as in acrylics ! (for what I am very admirative)

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thank you Corinne, that’s a very nice compliment. You know I teach both mediums so important that I practice both mediums.

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Janis, it’s always an honor. First Things is one of my most favorite groups.

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    had to scroll way back for this one Jim….this is beautifully painted…sort of has a monet feel to it….wonderful lights and darks….love it!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Delighted that you took the time to scroll back Linda. You’re a good friend and it’s really appreciated.

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great work Jim, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks David that’s very nice of you to say.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    This work reminds me old Ukrainian Village, but could be anywhere in the same time. Very nice, love the mood here Jim

  • Jim Phillips replied

    You’re so right Luda, this old barn, shed, stable, etc can be found just about anywhere in the world. Thank you for a lovely comment.

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Just spotted this in among the First Things features!!!! No wonder it was selected! Congratulations Jim. It is beautiful.

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Lynda, you know how much I value your opinion.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Beautiful work, captivating!

  • Jim Phillips replied

    Thanks Waleska, wonderful comment.

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Congratulation Jim ! Very well done !

  • Jim Phillips replied

    That’s very kind of you, Sinisa, thank you very much.

  • Phil Cashdollar

    Phil Cashdollar 29 days ago

    Wow !! Jim this is really a fantastic painting… the composistion and fullness of your brush and everything else is great..i really like it alot my friend..excellant work,,,

  • Jim Phillips replied 29 days ago

    It’s hard to reply in words the gratitude I have when someone as yourself compliments my work as you just have, Phil. Thank you very much.

  • urmysunshine

    urmysunshine 27 days ago

    woW- y0u do fabulous work!!!!

  • Jim Phillips replied 27 days ago

    Thank you, glad you like.

  • Hopebaby

    Hopebaby 24 days ago

    Great colour and the light on the gate is beautiful.Exellant work Jim.

  • Jim Phillips replied 24 days ago

    Thanks for a super comment.

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