Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: The Old Road

Monday, January 16, 2012

The Old Road

Parkway Series #372 16 x 20 oil Sold

The old road still fascinates me, especially when the light travels across it. My infatuation with the Parkway is still strong even after 372 paintings. Wonder if there is a world record for the number of Parkway paintings by one artist?

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BarbaraJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Saw your site on Appalachian Dream. Brings back fond memories of my times driving the Parkway and staying in Boone. Particularly alone in the early hours of the morning once. Felt like I was the only person on earth in the moonlight.
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