Autumn Welcome is a piece of digital artwork by Lois Bryan which was uploaded on August 22nd, 2015.
Autumn Welcome
An old fashioned porch ... the kind that has a swing and a couple of rocking chairs ... decorated with the holidays Halloween and Thanksgiving in... more
by Lois Bryan
Title
Autumn Welcome
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Digital Art - Photography / Digital Art / Photography Based Digital Painting
Description
An old fashioned porch ... the kind that has a swing and a couple of rocking chairs ... decorated with the holidays Halloween and Thanksgiving in mind. A nostalgic image of welcome that speaks of home and family and love and comfort.
This particular porch is actually the front entrance of the Juniata Crossing Mercantile in Everett, Pennsylvania. It is a lovely shop filled with seasonal decorative items for the home as well as THE best scented candles to be found anywhere. Constructed about 1818, the structure originally served as a tavern and stagecoach stop. The building exterior is constructed of river rock hauled from the nearby Juniata river. The interior boasts twenty-six rooms and nine fireplaces. The hospitality of the establishment drew such famous guests as Abraham Lincoln, P.T. Barnum, and Jenny Lind. From its origins as a tavern and stagecoach stop, Juniata Crossings has served as a speakeasy, country estate, antique shop, and at present, a country mercantile.
Original photo taken with the Nikon D300 and the 18-200mm vr Nikkor lens in October of 2010. Some edits in Photoshop CS6 then a complete hand-painting of the photo in Corel Painter 2015 for a classic warm and painterly feel.
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Uploaded
August 22nd, 2015
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Comments (43)
Anne Gifford
I love the way the pumpkins lead me up the steps, and how the crispest focus is on them as they sit in the soft background.
Johanna Hurmerinta
Congratulations! Your fantastic art work is chosen as Special Feature on the home page in 'Over 2000 Views' group.
Lois Bryan replied:
Johanna ... I'm overwhelmed with the honor ... so thrilled that you enjoyed this particular image .. it's one of my personal favorites ... thank you so much!!!!!!! I've tweeted the group!!
Randy Rosenberger
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been chosen for a feature on the homepage of our WFS group. Congratulations for this accomplishment. Well deserved!
Pamela Williams
BOO! Congratulations your image has been awarded a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEATURE on the 1-Weekly All Star group homepage! Hope I didn't scare you;)
Mary Ann Weger
Congratulations! Your beautiful image has been featured in the Fine Art America group “Cards, Cards, Cards - Note Cards - Greeting Cards - All Media Accepted”. Group URL: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/cards-cards-cards--note-cards--greeting-cards--all-media-accepted.html
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE this striking art on the homepage of the FAA Group No Place Like Home, 10/11/2016! Don't forget to post it in the Features Discussion thread for posterity!
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE this striking art on the homepage of the FAA Group No Place Like Home, 10/11/2016! Don't forget to post it in the Features Discussion thread for posterity!
Dominique Fortier
Gorgeous work, Lois! The painting effect provides a kind of nostalgic atmosphere, to me. l/f/v
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you so much, Dominique ... that's how I felt about it too ... it's truly a beautiful place to visit ... and very historic!!
Jack Contie
Congratulations! Your creative work has been featured in the Fine Art America Group “Mixed Media Art for Artists and Photographers SEE GROUP DESCRIPTION” http://fineartamerica.com/groups/mixed-media-art-for-artists-and-photographers-see-group-description.html
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=2783458
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f