This piece of art is beautifully displayed in my friend's home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. When last visiting, Judy, the artist's sister, I took this picture.
It's an artist's rendition of a church in Keatchie, LA. Peggy painted this one many years ago....I'm not sure if this beautiful little church still stands. I hope so.
Where is Keatchie? You ask...In DeSota Parish, South of Shreveport. The best information I can find on this church was that it was originally Mount Carmel church c 1840. It burned, relocated, etc....and is now Keatchie United Methodist Church on Hwy 5 with 7 members as of 2003!! I sure hope this church building is on some historical registry and can obtain funds for preservation....'cause I don't think 7 people can tithe that much! Or, maybe they can.
This morning I blended a wispy cloud layer, then added a golden layer to let more sunlight come through the trees. I loved using Peggy's painting for my daily lesson in altering memories.
Peggy died of breast cancer at a very young age but her beautiful paintings are an everlasting tribute to her talent.
I LOVE that painting too. When you say that you altered the painting - the actual painting or using photoshop or something similar?
ReplyDeleteYes, Zarina....altered the photo only using Photoshop. Peggy's real painting is too perfect to change.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what you have done to the photo! That church is really neat... I always admired it when passing by. I don't go that way any more, but I may have to take a different route to S'Port just to see what I have been missing.
ReplyDeleteKat
Hi Kat....it may not look the same as Peggy painted it. Just a little white frame church with no significant architectural detail, but I just love the way she made it come alive - just as all churches should.
ReplyDeleteI liked what you did with the photo,while appreciating the artist's painting.
ReplyDeleteElaine
Love the painting. This church is Keatchie Baptist. The history you gave is for Keatchie Methodist. I was raised in Keatchie Methodist, and attended Keatchie Baptist as a child. Both churches still hold services. First Sunday is the Methodist. Second sunday is baptist.
ReplyDeleteIlsa, thanks for the update. Perhaps I'll make a special trip and attend one of their Sunday morning services.
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