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This is a realistic colored pencil painting I did based on a photograph I took during a visit to the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. I was taken by the old look of the brick, the bars on the window, and how this was softened by the presence of a beautiful flowering vine. The piece was done on Dura-lar polyester film using Prismacolor Verithin pencils. It measures 8 inches X 12 inches. I was told that the dark coloration on the individual bricks is due to a mold associated with the distillation and aging process of bourbon whiskey. I'm not a bourbon drinker, but this is a beautiful place to visit. Hope you enjoy.

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Joe Schilling 13 Jan 2017

Fabulous piece. I love the way you were able to make the brick and window look weathered. All of your work is very impressive.

Artist Reply: Joe: thank you so much for your comments! They are greatly appreciated. I enjoy doing brick work and I was pleased how they turned out. The contrast of things in this scene (bricks, bars, and tender flowers) made it a really interesting piece. I'm glad that it also spoke to you as it did to me. Have a great week. Best regards, Will

Michael Bolden 22 Jul 2016

Wow! Awesome work...simple yet complex.....beautiful!!!!!

Artist Reply: Michael: Thanks so much! This was a fun piece to do. I enjoy doing brick work and I also enjoy looking at flowers. Thanks again. Best regards, Will

Fiona Hooper 19 Jan 2016

Lovely work, Will!

Artist Reply: Fiona: thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your taking time to view my work and as always, your comments are greatly appreciated. Hope that you are having a very good week. Best regards, Will

lillianhibiscus 03 Dec 2015

Very pretty

Artist Reply: Lillian: Thanks so much for your comment and for taking time to look at my work. Have a good weekend. Best regards.

John Cappello 01 Dec 2015

Great textures and colors!

Artist Reply: John: Thanks so much! I enjoy doing old looking bricks. Always good to hear from you. Best regards, Will

Dawson - Lynn James 01 Dec 2015

This is simply outstanding!

Artist Reply: Lynn: thank you so very much! I've looked at your work and your pencil work is amazing! So I really your comment regarding my piece. Have a great day. Best regards, Will

Angel Estevez 01 Dec 2015

Your pencil work are really very beautiful ! Well done. Congratulations Will. Hugs!

Artist Reply: Angel: thank you so much. Your support and comments are always appreciated. Have a great day. Best regards, Will

Steve Haynes 01 Dec 2015

excellent.....

Artist Reply: Steve: Your comment is very much appreciated! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving and managed to get a bit of art work done also. Best regards, Will

Joanie Holliday 01 Dec 2015

FANTASTIC COLORED PENCIL WORK WILL... "TERRIFIC".. JOANIE

Artist Reply: Joanie: thanks so much for your wonderful comment. Your support is always appreciated. Best regards, Will

marie-claire gallet 01 Dec 2015

Will, you are always mesmerizing me with your pencil work!!!!!!!! This is a winnger and I hope to make it my POD in the days to come !!!! EXCELLENT !!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Marie-Claire: You are way too kind, but your comments are always very much appreciated. I was so saddened by what happened in Paris. I'm sure that things are not back to normal, but I hope that you all are adjusting as well as you can. My thoughts are with you all. Best regards, Will

LAURIER Marie josé 30 Nov 2015

WHAT A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND DELICATE PIECE OF ART. IT'S SEEMS SO REAL. LOVE IT VERY MUCH !! WELL DONE WILL !!

Artist Reply: Laurier: thank you so very much. What a very kind comment. It is always good to hear from you. Thanks again and have a great day. Best regards, Will