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This is a pastel landscape based on a photo that I took while driving around Erie County, PA. The weathered barn and shed were apparently no longer in use, and sadly, have since been demolished. I was attracted to the scene because of the iconic hipped roof on the barn, as well as the dormers, which are an uncommon feature on barns. As cities and suburbs encroach on agricultural land, we lose more and more of these architectural treasures. I was trying to capture the nostalgic feel of the family farm, which are rapidly losing ground to large corporate farms.

E. Michael Camp is an artist who works in the general field of "impressionism." His art draws inspiration from the masters of the field, such as Monet, Degas, and Renoir, who sought to express emotion and the effects of light and atmosphere in their art. Michael has studied painting with noted artist Andrew Sanders, and also studied art at the college level. Most of his paintings depict the varied landscape near his home in northwestern Pennsylvania, although they have a universal appeal to lovers of impressionist art. Michael is a member of the Northwest Pennsylvania Artists Association and the Presque Isle Artists Association. He has exhibited his work in numerous shows, and has sold paintings to many local and international...