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Stories in Paint appreciates the importance of art and culture in our daily lives. Yet, we also have our own first-hand experience with life's challenges. It is during these hard times when a simple gesture can have a particularly huge impact on our well-being. An example -- How many of us get a genuine thrill when we open our actual mailbox and there sits a handwritten letter -- a throw back to an earlier time. A forgotten relic from a distant past. Does this have to be the new "Reality". Here at Stories in Paint, we don't believe so.
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Rural Western Maryland was the birthplace of my Grandma. As a teenager she and her family moved to Philadelphia, Pa. Dancing and making new friends became her passions. Hard times ever present, she found a job at a laundry. Money scarce, she taught herself how to sew the fine clothing she admired in the fancy Downtown…
It’s common practice, when I leave home a camera is usually my companion. Driving along a country road, I stumbled upon a great photographic moment. Slowing the car, I pulled safely off the road. Walking up to the nearest house, I could hear music coming from the porch. I saw several older gentlemen sitting in…
The 4th of July holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many Americans. In 1776, Congress declared Independence, yet it was the soldiers that secured this Independence. Their 8 1/2 year struggle combined with unwavering devotion propelled them to achieve their goal. On this date, we come together and celebrate —…
A wild eagle stirs my soul. It’s call always reminds me to never forget those that passed this way before us. Their sacrifices and perseverance paved the way for the freedoms we cherish today. Our eagle has landed and perched itself on a carved elm yoke. This solid beam supports a famous cracked bell…
Emilie purchased this historic cabin and moved it to her backyard. Her love and care have preserved its character and charm. A few years back, my husband and I asked if we could take a few photos . . . . Permission was granted. Many miles separate us from Emilie, yet we’ve become steadfast…
I started this painting over 20 years ago. I could not come to peace with it. I tucked it away for about 10 years. Upon rediscovering it, I decided to give it one more chance. I had to paint over some of the original scene, changed the pose of the main wolf and added a companion…
My deeply held respect for the ocean stems from a vivid childhood memory. I was struggling, my strength was no match against the powerful rip current. I was about to cross over when suddenly a guardian angel – a lifeguard – saved me. The soft pastel colors of the sky contrast with the thorny…
As we’re making our life journeys, sometimes there are detours put before us. I remember a song by David Wilcox, where he talks about that proverbial fork in the path. When we meet that fork what do we do? We can travel down one of those paths a short distance and keep looking back, ready…
