This landscape painting is called Signs of the Times. I’ve always admired this collection of barns and buildings adorned with old metal signs. I’ve wanted to paint it for years. A few years back, some people who have become our friends purchased the land and home. I got their permission to take a photo.
I imagined a summer scene. But, when I saw the barns in contrast to the deep snow one grey winter day, I had to stop and take photographs. The contrast of the blue, yellow, and white snow, grey barn board, and bright (yet faded) signs was perfect.