When the sun goes down in the late afternoon,
the light and shadows on the white house across the field
remind me of an Edward Hopper painting.
I love his art.
I love this house along the way.
This coming week at school we begin to prepare for our annual Art Show.
I’m ready! Thank you Edward Hopper.
Jennie
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I have been teaching preschool for over thirty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about.
I am highlighted in the the new edition of Jim Trelease's bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at both the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital.
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Thank you, Michael!
I also love this type of houses. Honestly i had to got some information about Edward Hopper first. Previously i had not known him, but he was an great artist. What you in New England and otherwhere in the USA practizising with wooden houses, we in the “Old World” now have to learn again. Thanks for the information, Jennie! Have a beautiful weekend! xx Michael
You put things into a good perspective, Michael! Happy weekend to you.
Thank you as well, Jennie! Have also a great weekend! As i just watching NBC, you got a lot of new snow in MA. Put the sleigh out of the shed. 🙂 xx Michael
We have about 10″ and it’s still snowing. Yes, time for the sled! 😀
It is a beautiful scene, Jennie.
I knew you would like it, Dan. 🙂
I love old farm houses snd barns. On my backroad travels in rural NY, I came across an octagonal shaped barn. Looking forward to your art show.
Yes, I have seen such a barn! The Art Show is always a mystery as to where the art goes, because it’s up to the children to find their interest. That makes it all the more exciting!
Beautiful 🥰
Thank you! 💕
I am looking forward to your art show!
Stay tuned… but it will take most of March to come together. Gee, I wonder what the interests of children will be and where they will go.
I love Edward Hopper’s work You are so fortunate to have a live example. I’m looking forward to the art show as well.
Do you know the white house he painted at a distance that is somewhat similar? It makes me feel good every time I drive by when the sun is starting to set. Yes, it feels like a ‘live example.’ The Art Show will be fun. I love being surprised by what interests the children, and where they go with it. Best to you, John.
I do know that one. Have a great weekend, Jennie.
Thanks so much for telling me, John. Happy weekend!
😊
I love Edward Hopper’s work! I look forward to seeing the children’s creations at the art show .
Thanks so much, Liz! Have you been to the Clark Museum in Williamstown, MA? They have some Hopper paintings. I love their art.
No, I haven’t. I just checked out their website and saved it in my day trips folder for future reference.
Hopefully it’s not too far for you. It is well worth the trip!
I saw several exhibits I was interested in when I checked their website. I just checked the map. We’d have to leave quite early in the morning, but it’s doable as a day trip.
Hooray!!
My goal this summer is the Farnsworth Museum!
As the exhibit venue?
No, just to see all the art of American painters, plus their Wyeth collection. We drove as far as Owls Head (close to Bath) a few years ago to their museum of old cars. It is wonderful. After that, Farnsworth was just too far to go in a day.
We haven’t been to a museum since before the pandemic. Hopefully, we’ll be able to at some point.
I went by myself once to the Eric Carle Museum, but the two of us are long over for a museum trip! This summer should be a good time, hopefully no masks!
Hopefully, although it’s very hard to predict at this point.
Liz, we just finished watching Chronicle on TV, and they highlighted Vermont. Hubby asked, “Where does Liz live in Vermont?” My mind is a blank…
My hometown is Enosburg Falls, Vermont. I’m currently living in Nottingham, New Hampshire.
So, apologies I thought you were still in Vermont. Sheesh! I actually knew that.
Brain freeze. Enosburg Falls is waaay north, and Nottingham is nearly the opposite, and not far from the cities. Thanks for filling in my blanks. 🙂
You’re welcome!
🙂
I am a big fan of Hopper too. I featured his work on my blog a while back.
Best wishes, Pete.
I remember!! Thanks, Pete.
Loving it all! 😍
Thank you, Bette! 💕
Such an idylic scenic view – the source of American painters thematic material, no doubt.
Have fun with the kiddies at the Art Show!
I feel the same way, Laura! Many thanks! The Art Show is always a big undertaking and lots of fun.
best of luck with the Art Show. I am sure the children’s creativity will be on full display!
Thanks, Jim. It will! I always post pictures. 🙂
looking forward to seeing their masterpieces!
I always call their art ‘masterpieces’ for the Art Show. 🙂
I always think of a line in Dickinson “a certain slant of light.”
Yes! That line fits perfectly!
Edward Hopper is new to me. I look forward to learning more about him
He is a great American artist. Thank you, Robbie.
We have much in common. Hopper is in the top 3 of my all-time favorite artists. I was thrilled years back when a traveling exhibit came to a DC museum. My eyes gobbled up his work. I love the lines and shadows and aura he creates. And then, I love Little House on the Prairie books. I grew up in Illinois country. It was a good fit for me as a girl. I could relate to Rose and Laura, et al.
We do have much in common! I have never seen a full Hopper exhibit (one can dream), only some of his works in museums. I can see your fit with Little House on the Prairie. My fit would be Little House in the Big Woods, and my grandmother growing up in a log house. Best to you, Cindy.