Over the years I’ve painted many scenes from the Tantramar Marsh, including numerous depictions of the old hay barns that once dotted the whole area but have now been reduced to just a small handful.  Luckily I took some photos back when there were still a fairly good number of them left standing, to jog my memory of what they looked like back in their ‘glory days’.  They were a big part of my growing up years, as I grew up right on their doorstep, so to speak.  

I actually thought I had done just about as many barn paintings as I could do, but after a recent review of old photos from my own stash and a few others gleaned from other local sources, I am now on a ‘barn kick’ once again. 

I recently completed this one, titled “HIGHMARSH BARNS AND BRIDGE”, with the century old Wheaton Covered Bridge visible in the background.  Also, I have sourced enough images and reference material for at least 4 more barn paintings.  So, the ‘good news’ is that there are more where this one came from, folks!   So enjoy this one, and stay tuned for the next  …      

Keep safe and enjoy art  … 

Sharon