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Old Cottage With Twisted Tree

Acrylics on paper (10x14 ins). A typical abandoned old stone cottage, of which there are many in Co. Mayo. The twisted tree is evidence of the strong Atlantic winds that often batter the shores.

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ruth sears 23 Feb 2010

oh is this lovely, your sky is just excellent and love your color palette!

Julie Mayser 23 Feb 2010

This is quite lovely, Jacki... great depth and softness in the far mountains and sky, and the lonely cottage and tree speak volumes! Marvelous....

Sandra McClure 17 Jun 2009

Wonderful work Jacki

Martin Aveling 30 Jan 2009

Stunning piece Jacki. Love the wind warped tree as well.

Artist Reply: Thanks a million Martin............most of the trees along the coast here are like this.......when those Atlantic gales come in, the boughs become twisted but I see them as wonderful natural sculptures :o))

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 28 Jan 2009

BEAUTIFUL Beautiful work of ART!!!Masterful artistry!!!Wow,love the softness in this brilliant work of ART!!!,Dee&David Jobes :):)

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, my dear, for the kind compliment and for sharing your great news :o))

Anna Marie Fritz 27 Jan 2009

What a gorgeous piece of art!!!

Artist Reply: Thankyou.............he(she) is a gorgeous creature :o))

Madeleine Weber 24 Jan 2009

Love the misty mood and the softness. Another beauty

pamela jones 14 Jan 2009

Thisis lovely Jacki

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Pamela :o))

Mike Helechu 11 Jan 2009

It's clear that you treasure your homeland, Jacki. This captures a great deal of the heart and soul of the country. I believe it's important to be reminded of what previous generations had to endure without the creature comforts and abundance we take for granted. Very nicely done.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Mike for your wonderful words. The history of this land holds many tragedies and hard times but it is the triumph over adversity that has shaped the character of Ireland and its people, so I think it's important to the present to remember the past :o))

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 09 Jan 2009

impressive, lovely and beautiful!!!!!

Artist Reply: thanks a mill, Nelly :o))

Brenda Thour 09 Jan 2009

Beautiful painting Jackie. I love how you did the path.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Brenda...............your kind words are really appreciated :o))

Teresa Dominici 08 Jan 2009

Excellent painting! I can see the force of the wind on your twisted tree,Jacki.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Teresa :o))

Dan Smith 08 Jan 2009

Jacki, I think you've captured the light on the foreground rocks and grasses especially well. The scene captures the beauty of the coastline and also how difficult it must have been to eke out a living here. Dan Smith

Artist Reply: Thanks a million Dan for the lovely comments..........It's really rewarding when someone sees the story behind the scene. On the left of the painting, you can see the ridges where the potatoes were grown - something i forgot to mention in my description ;o))

Sharon Gonzalez 08 Jan 2009

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, JACKI. WOWOWOW.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Sharon :o))

James Carney 08 Jan 2009

Very nice Jacki.

Artist Reply: Thankyou, James :o))

Delfina Mendonça 08 Jan 2009

SO beatiful and romantic, Jacki I like this one

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill for the lovely comments, Delfina :o))

esther baltisberger 08 Jan 2009

So romantic and beautiful! Love it Jacki . My pic of today

Artist Reply: ....Ooops - i forgot to thankyou as well for making this your pic of the day.............Its so flattering when a person likes one of my paintings that much :o))

Anneke Hut 08 Jan 2009

It's a beautiful bright painting with a very special mood.

Artist Reply: Thanks a mill, Anneke :o))