Seeing Red

Red barns are iconic along the Wisconsin landscape. They really stand out, maybe because they are red. Did you know originally rust was a cheap way for farmers to add color to sealant for protecting the barn wood.

Old New Amsterdam 8x10

Hartford Haven 8x10

Schilling Stables 8x10

Red is the oldest known color used by man, dating back 40,000 years ago, derived from red clay. It will stop you in your tracks or add a flash as you walk away. From stop signs to Louboutin shoes red just stands out, it's even the first color babies see. Reds are derived from minerals, bugs to synthetics, some professional paints use cadmium red, a good reason why you'll see many artists using gloves as they paint. Note: Always be sure to buy children appropriate art materials for those budding artists. Aren't you glad you red this.

Other paintings from the past with red as a focal point.

Retreat on the River 8x10

Shepherds Path 8x10

Launch at Breezy Point 8x10

Tree House 5x7

Questions or perhaps to purchase one of my original unframed oil paintings on panels, please contact me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com. Thanks for viewing.