Galloway Farms Barn

Fountain County
Written By Christie Browning

This small gable barn is buried deep within the natural beauty of Fountain County. George A. and Laura Galloway, ancestors of the current owners, built this barn in 1899. The lower area consists of stables for horses and their required tack.

The middle level is accessed by two steep earthen ramps that lead up to a bridge, one on each gable end. Each bridge rests on brick pillars built out from the foundation.

The barn is still being used. Currently, it is a home for horses. Grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren of George and Laura have played in and around this barn. It remains a powerful glue holding the family together.

Spending time with a barn and its owners was an essential part of my project, a necessary step in being able to capture the character and essence of a place. The two horses seen in the oil painting call this barn home. They needed to be included. The reflected light, within the cast shadows was a challenge but added so much to the final image. In May 2015, I translated the information onto a canvas size 18 x 24 inches.

All the barn paintings are for sale.  Please contact Gwen to find out if the painting(s) you are interested in are sold or available.

Christie Browning

Christie is a five-time HSPA award-winning writer with a long resume of creative, compelling writing. Her background includes journalism and marketing, which allows her to bring a specialized voice to the pieces created for her clients. On her own, Christie has written for newspapers, online magazines and major publications. For her clients, Christie produces web designs, press and media releases, blog articles, downloadable worksheets and flyers as well as social media content. Her long-time career as an entrepreneur gives her unique insight into what her clients need to promote their products, services and messages.

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