Kip Decker

Old Farm, Original Painting

2021

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Inspired by the magnificent arches of an Edinburgh church. This painting is part of a series playing on concepts of perspective, height and motifs. "With nowh...

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Artist John Jaster paints a portrait of a two-story dwelling with a vivid red door. He paints the composition in bold applications of solid color with an impressionist approach. Verdant foliage flourishes in the backyard of the inviting home...

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Artist Kip Decker pictures an abandoned barn and silo in the upstate, capturing the rustic countryside as autumn finally sets in. Wildflowers blanket the tangle...

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Artist Samuel Pretorius displays a rustic general store in the California countryside on a Sunday afternoon. He depicts the ch...

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In artist John Jaster's impressionist piece, a brilliant red barn stands in a lush wheat field. It dwarfs in comparison to the two towering trees neighboring it. The bright sunlight reflects the scene in a still pond skirted by wild grasses and reeds. Thin wispy clouds stream along the sky in the fair weather.

About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says...

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Artist Catherine McCargar paints a classic white house perched on top of a hill. Lush greenery circles the delightful scene. She depicts serene surroundings rem...