Hello fellow artists,

To me, a farmhouse brings back memories of family holiday gatherings, wonderful smells coming from the kitchen, hugs from an endless number of open arms, dozens of cousins to play with and if I'm lucky, a ride on a tractor. Good memories!

Over the years, farms have gone from families to corporations, but the concept of farm has been promoted in the American consciousness as a place of abundance, growth and a place to nurture family. Those who have never spent time on a farm and others who have been displaced from their farms may characterize the farm differently.

This farm is awash in fog, which could provide a feel of early morning protection -- or symbolize the uncertainty of the place of the small farm in today's mechanized world. Will the sunlight bring healing and warmth or shed unwanted light on problems needing attention?

How you interpret this picture depends on your life story. Knowing the language of images will give you greater control over your art work, increase your ability to explain your art work to others and enrich your understanding of your culture.

A larger version of this scene is in my photo album.

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