“That’s somewhere near Creston, And the sun was hot that day. I was painting for that show- The New River- we were having at the Arts Council. I thought that barn was interesting. One thing, I never like to take commission, or have someone tell me to go and paint... 
Florence Thomas painted many still lifes during her lifetime. This small 16″x20″ painting features some common daisies, peaches, and a metal milk can. These are items that would have been at hand around Florence’s farm in Ashe County during... 
“I always thought that steeple looked like an old castle, and I always wanted to paint it. I did that one totally on location. Rode up there one summer day. I may have touched it up a little, after I got it home, I’m not sure. But I went up there and... 