On Deep Creek Road

By Carrie Jacobson

While I might be the founding member of the Big Field, Little House school of painting, I doubt that I am the only member – though, who knows?

I have wondered for a long time about this focus of mine. This scene, the archetypal big open space with a solitary house, has always attracted me. Even as a teenager, I remember loving the sight of the single house at the edge of Harkness Park, sitting alone at the edge of the pond.

A psychologist would probably have interesting things to say about this – but I think I love this view because I imagine what it would be like to be in that house, snug against the trees. You would feel sheltered and safe, but have a huge, open expanse in front of you.

And isn’t that what we all want?

I made a video of me making this painting… You can see it on YouTube by clicking here. I’d love to know what you think about the video!

Charlestown Breachway

By Carrie Jacobson

I’ve embarked on a project that’s taken hold of me, though I can’t quite explain why. It’s a project to make 100 10-inch by 10-inch paintings, each priced at $100.

I have done a lot of dawdling around in my head, trying to set some interesting limits on the project (Should I use only three colors? Should I make 100 paintings of dogs? Should I paint the same field on 100 different days?) and again, I can’t really determine the source of my interest/fascination.

I think it’s enough to say that it’s there, and then set out and see where it takes me.

There are parts of life that are just like this, aren’t there? Why are we drawn to certain people, to certain ideas, to certain projects? Who knows! It could be God, it could be synchronicity, it could be time and place and sheer circumstance.

And it could be that our very focus is what changes and sharpens the idea. Or perhaps these special ideas really do force themselves into our consciousness in very special ways.

Whatever, I am on a new path, on a new challenge, and I am excited. That, in itself, is worth worlds.

Interested in this painting? Please contact me at carrieBjacobson@gmail.com