Quiet Strength

$800.00

This painting captures a typical New England farmhouse in late fall, created with vibrant, pure pastels. I chose pastels because of their intensity—they’re ideal for expressing the brilliant colors and crisp light of Maine in this season. What drew me in initially was the deep blue of the sky, set against the fiery reds, oranges, and lingering greens of the trees behind the barn.

There’s something deeply moving about the old weathered barn—still standing after so many years of use. It speaks to the independent, enduring spirit of New England. To me, the barn symbolizes strength and continuity. While the trees in the foreground have already shed their leaves, hinting at the cold winter ahead, the barn remains. Unchanging. Reliable.

That contrast—the shifting landscape and the stable structure—reflects something we all recognize. Life changes, sometimes without warning. Seasons turn. But we seek something steady, something that grounds us. The barn, in its quiet, solid presence, offers that kind of comfort. It reminds us that even as the world shifts around us, there can still be peace, stillness, and stability at the center.

This painting is about more than just a season or a place—it’s about that quiet strength we all need. It’s about holding on to what stays true.

This painting captures a typical New England farmhouse in late fall, created with vibrant, pure pastels. I chose pastels because of their intensity—they’re ideal for expressing the brilliant colors and crisp light of Maine in this season. What drew me in initially was the deep blue of the sky, set against the fiery reds, oranges, and lingering greens of the trees behind the barn.

There’s something deeply moving about the old weathered barn—still standing after so many years of use. It speaks to the independent, enduring spirit of New England. To me, the barn symbolizes strength and continuity. While the trees in the foreground have already shed their leaves, hinting at the cold winter ahead, the barn remains. Unchanging. Reliable.

That contrast—the shifting landscape and the stable structure—reflects something we all recognize. Life changes, sometimes without warning. Seasons turn. But we seek something steady, something that grounds us. The barn, in its quiet, solid presence, offers that kind of comfort. It reminds us that even as the world shifts around us, there can still be peace, stillness, and stability at the center.

This painting is about more than just a season or a place—it’s about that quiet strength we all need. It’s about holding on to what stays true.