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A Painting - The Broken swing, "Before and After"

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Real Estate Agent with Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC RB14037276

A Painting - The Broken Swing, "Before and After".

As an artist, I am always looking at things differently than most.  This photo was taken in a school yard near Nappanee, Indiana.  The school was Weldy school which I have also painted. Notice the pencil in the grass!

 

Photograph property of Larry Johnston©

 

Acrylic Painting and photo by Larry Johnston©

 I have been asked on occasion, how I was able to create my paintings. In this series, I show you a photograph of an actual place and the final painting, which shows my transition and interpretation between the two..  Many of my paintings were made from, as many as 12 photographs, taken from different angles, as well as closeup shots.  These are the before and after shots.

 

click for the History of a Painting - Swing High, Swing Low - The Broken Swing

 

Click for the History of a Painting - Weldy School, Nappanee, IN

 

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Elkhart, St Joseph, LaGrange and Kosciusko Counties, in Indiana

Call me:  Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577

 

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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Love the colors.  Great Job.  Would love to have some talent.

Sep 02, 2016 10:50 PM
Larry Johnston

I'm sure you have some awesome talent, maybe just not in painting.

Sep 02, 2016 10:51 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Larry. Your creativity never ceases to amaze! Enjoy your day!

Sep 02, 2016 10:54 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Larry Johnston I always knew you were into lawn care! What a contrast from reality to your colorful rendition. Thanks for sharing!

Sep 02, 2016 10:55 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Beautiful!  You have the eye of a true artist!

Sep 02, 2016 11:12 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Larry. I love your work and this one really moves me. Well done.

Sep 02, 2016 11:19 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Larry - you took a flat picture and made a three dimensional story.

Sep 03, 2016 01:40 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Very emotion provoking photo and painting here Larry.  I love that you made the bright green grass as it felt hopeful even in light of the broken swing.  You have so many that I love.

Sep 03, 2016 04:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Larry, as I so often do, loved the "after" more than the before. Really liked this painting!

Sep 03, 2016 07:59 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Larry once again you made the after look far more attractive and alive than the original.

Sep 03, 2016 09:41 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Larry,

There is no doubt that you are very talented.  I always enjoy your before and after posts.  A

Sep 03, 2016 11:30 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Larry I know you are getting tired of hearing it, but I liked your painting better than the actual photo, Endre

Sep 03, 2016 02:41 PM