Some of my favorites subjects are the old farms, barns, and farmhouses scattered throughout Kitsap County. Not only do they evoke the memories of a slower era, but they make great subjects. Nearly every week on my way to Poulsbo Artist League, I pass an abandoned farmhouse near the corner of Finn Hill Road and Rude Road. It’s been abandoned and shuttered for years while the owners presumably make plans for some big development.
Last week when I drove by, the winter sun was slanting across the property, lighting up one end of the building. I found a place to park on the busy road and got out to make a photo. When I got home, I made it into a watercolor. My goal was to spotlight the sunny end of the farmhouse and show the light streaming across the grass. My execution was a bit clumsy, but I got the general idea. Below you can see the photo and the watercolor.
