{"product_id":"trovillo-barbara-title-america-the-beautiful","title":"Trovillo, Barbara title: America, the Beautiful","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Trovillo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerica, the Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 x 24 x .05\", framed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40.5 x 28.5 x 1.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$875\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica, the Beautiful, A vast nation, with diverse topography, and much beautiful scenery. This painting is an example of one such spot in Rock Hall, MD, where the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay converge. Historic Chestertown, established in 1706, is nearby. George Washington was known to visit there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the wonder of the natural world that inspires me. Wherever I am, if I am at a loss as to what to paint, all I have to do is take a walk. Always, there will be something of interest or impact to drive me back to my easel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I love the buttery texture of oil paint. The tactile experience of swiping paint onto canvas never loses its appeal. I use a variety of tools in the process: paint knives, Rosemary \u0026amp; Co. brushes, squeegees, etc. Texture is created with thick oil paint, adding a bit of cold wax to the paint or walnut oil when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor is used to manipulate light and shadow, making suggestions with gestural marks, while leaving something to the imagination. There is a story behind every piece. A collector’s impression of that story is not always the same as mine and that is part of the fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America at 250: A Celebration Through Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52098659615022,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Trovillo_Barbara_America_theBeautiful_Oil_875_1.jpg?v=1779726585","url":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/products\/trovillo-barbara-title-america-the-beautiful","provider":"Crossroads Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}