I was searching for images of barns on google when I came across this small photo of Barn Swallows. One is dead .. causes unknown .... but it's obvious that it's companion is grief stricken with loss. Usually I use several references for a painting and modify things to make sure no one gets after me about copywrite infringement, but I couldn't change anything in this one ... It told me to paint it as is. Why I painted a dead Swallow with it's mourning mate I have no idea ... I just had to. Oil on stretched canvas 16" x 8" ... Original for sale at www.johnhoulefineart.com
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maggie Barra 21 Nov 2006
john this is one of my favorites ..love the emotion in that little soul...Terry Bassett 12 Oct 2006
Lovely oil John.. as others have said it's very touching.. I'm not surprised you didn't want to alter it too much from the reference..Anonymous Guest 28 Sep 2006
touchingKaren Mansey 28 Sep 2006
Yes it touched me, yes excellent work.Stanley Layman 28 Sep 2006
Great detail and emotion!