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| Joe Allen Store Livingston Wis. |
The Allen Store was a part of the Livingston community for over 100 years. This is a painting I recently finished--I sketched it more than 6 or seven years ago. Then, because of carpal tunnel problems with my hands I quit painting. I wanted to try painting again, but just never got around to doing it. About 6 months ago I pulled out my paints and brushes and tried again. (I posted a 'happy mountain scene' earlier) After a few mountain scenes, then Muggs Biddick's Station in Livingston, I pulled out the sketch of Joe Allen's Store. I've always felt my 'art' is limited by my ability, but is still simply my interpretation of a point and place in time--perhaps trying to capture a bit of history. So, there is some satisfaction being able to do something that couldn't be done a few years ago--and just moving forward trying to accomplish something that one enjoys. I guess that's what each day is about......
