Red Stagecoach and Blue Covered Wagon are art prints I created using a traditional oil technique to create this look. This technique uses strong, but narrow brush strokes with bright colors. I liked the way it accented the colors and structure of both vehicles.
The inspiration behind these prints are a stagecoach and covered wagon I came across in the Sharlot Hall Museum located in Prescott, Arizona. The museum structure houses these two modes of transportation along with vintage cars.
I can’t even fathom having to travel across the wide open expanse of the Western United States in either of these vehicles. Every summer I reflect back to what it must have been like traversing the mountains and deserts back in that era as we drive on modern freeways with our air conditioning keeping us comfortable. I applaud the determination of our forefathers who settled this vast territory. Thoughts?
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Our ancestors were a tough bunch! I like the method you used to create the texture, it´s very effective. I feel like I could reach out and touch the wood of the wagon.
Thank you very much Darlene…I liked the look this technique gave both of them. Thanks for stopping by!!
Great taste of the old west Kirt. I might enjoy stagecoach travel for a few hours. 🙂
Just a few would be about enough for me 😎 thanks for stopping by Brad!!
I really like the second image, Kirt.
Thanks for the feedback Dan!
Love the prints…a lot!! And agree with you, Kirt…can’t imagine traveling that way. You brought up a memory for me…it was a road trip and I believe it was the ride from Prescott to Jerome…the mountain…ah! My friend had white knuckles on the steering wheel and I was in the back as it looked like our back right tire would fall off the edge of the mountain!!! Yikes!
Sweet memories… 🙂
I know from your description the exact way you came into Jerome….my wife and I did that same drive and I know what you mean!! As a kid we use to do the family road trip in a large station wagon (always in August) from Iowa to LA to visit my aunt and uncle. I have always been a history buff and during those long trips I use to always wonder how did the pioneers do this in covered wagons and or stagecoaches…
And they didn’t have a paved road!! 😉
Have a great week, Kirt!
Wow, Kirt! I absolutely love both of these. I like the red one best, but both are wonderful. They make me want to get back to work on the Cornelis Drebbel book (if only there was time). Hugs!
Thanks for the feedback Teagan! I appreciate your kind words!!! Have a great week!
I love the colour in your prints! But looking at an art print is about as close as I want to come to travelling in a covered wagon. 😉
I agree on the Travel part….thanks for the feedback Diane and thanks for stopping by!!
Great artwork, Kirt! Love the vibrant colors of the wagon and stagecoach 🙂
Thank you for the feedback Indah and thanks for stopping by! Hope all is well!!
The red stagecoach reminds me of the “Old West” pic, my husband and I did with my aunt, and uncle. So neat pretending to go back in time!
But riding in them for real?? I’d be hollering “uncle”, after the first 5 minutes, I’m sure!
I’m with you on that one!!! Thanks for stopping by…much appreciated!!
You’re welcome Kirt. Your posts are always a sight for sore eyes! 😉
Much appreciated!! 🙂
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These are amazing! I love the texture created by your painting! Fabulous!
Thank you for those kind words Nancy!!
Fabulous art Kirt..Always love the colours you use for your subjects 🙂
Thank you for your kind words Gill….much appreciated!!
The detail on this one is incredible, Kirt!
Thank you very much Christy!!! Much appreciated!