A Salina, Kansas Church

23 Jan

“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there can be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.”
William Penn

Copyright Beth Parker Art 2013

Copyright Beth Parker Art 2013

A Salina, KS Church – 8″ x 10″ Watercolor & Ink

I painted this from a photo by Suzanne Wallick at Paint My Photo.  I showed you the ink drawing on my post here, while I was trying to decide if I was brave enough to do the bricks.  I actually painted the whole thing, then added the bricks after I looked at it for a few days.  I’m glad I did it, because the bricks really make the painting.  :)

William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution. Ahead of his time, Penn also published a plan for a United States of Europe, “European Dyet, Parliament or Estates.”  More here.

 

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9 Responses to “A Salina, Kansas Church”

  1. lesliepaints February 6, 2013 at 9:44 am #

    Oh my! The brickwork! Fantastic!

  2. Carol King January 23, 2013 at 11:32 am #

    Spectacular painting of the church. And all those bricks! You have the patience of a Saint. :)

    • Beth Parker January 24, 2013 at 7:43 am #

      Thanks, Carol! Just bit off one section at a time. :D

  3. Cindy D January 23, 2013 at 10:56 am #

    I love the oranges. And the windows! Of course the bricks, haha. :D

  4. just4crafters January 23, 2013 at 9:53 am #

    Wow!!! Love the brick detailing!!! ~Sohpia

    • Beth Parker January 23, 2013 at 10:20 am #

      Thanks, Sophia! I should quit seeing double any day now. :)

  5. Bonnie January 23, 2013 at 8:29 am #

    5 gold stars to you for all those bricks

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