Many times I’m asked to do farm inspired paintings since most of my clients are from the midwest. And since I’m from Iowa, I happen to have a soft spot for the scenes as well. This painting is a 20×30 for a college friend and his mother to give to their father, Steve.
I’m kind of obsessed with painting old machinery, cars, trucks, cranes, etc. I found this image awhile ago and thought it would make a great painting. The different positions of the stacked cares, some showing the underbellies of the vehicles made for a great composition. This one is 30×40 and is an oil pastel.
I spotted this image online yesterday and knew I had to paint it. The perspective of the truck, the rust, the grime, the overcast sky and signage makes it a remarkable subject. This painting is 16×20 on Black Foam Board. I used my go to oil pastels, Gallery with Winsor Newton Oil Bar sticks.
