Hodges Farm in Fairlee Vermont

by Nancy Griswold

Original - Sold

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Dimensions

24.000 x 12.000 x 0.750 inches

Title

Hodges Farm in Fairlee Vermont

Artist

Nancy Griswold

Medium

Painting - Oil Painting On Canvas

Description

11/16/2021 Second Place in the Contest titled "November 2021 Homepage Feature Contest" for the group called Traditional Arts on Fine Art America


10/25/2022 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled The Greatest of All Time Autumn Colors and Events on Fine Art America, 1008 art submissions

9/19/2022 TOP FINISHER in the Autumn Embrace contest on Fine Art America, 924 submissions

2/5/2022 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Your Most Detailed Painting on Fine Art America, 336 art submissions

12/4/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Color my World on Fine Art America, there were 1634 submissions

11/21/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Celebrate Thanksgiving on Fine Art America, 297 images were submitted

10/28/2021 TOP FINISHER (Third place but only 1st place was awarded)) in the contest titled Best Thanksgiving Card Contest by Invite Only on Fine Art America, there were 48 submissions

10/27/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Barns in Autumn Any Media on Fine Art America, there were 266 submissions

9/24/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled FALL FOLIAGE CONTEST by INVITE ONLY on Fine Art America, there were 55 submissions, I shared 5th place with 4 other artists

9/19/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Harvest on Fine Art America, there were 205 submissions

9/5/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest titled Your Best on Fine Art America, there were 402 submissions

7/30/2021 TOP FINISHER (shared 10th place) in the contest called "Work inspired by Your Favorite Season or Holiday" On Fine Art America, here were 393 submissions.

6/1/2021 Selected as SPECIAL FEATURE in the 1000 Views Group Homepage

4/4/2021 Selected as this week's 'Up Close & Personal' SPECIAL FEATURED ARTIST artist in 'A Woman's Touch' group on Fine Art America. This painting & a short bio featured on homepage for the week.

4/29/2021 TOP FINISHER in the contest tilted Autumn Barn on Fine Art America

12/9/2020 TOP FINISHER in the contest tilted JUST BECAUSE SERIES- COLOUR MY WORLD on Fine Art America, 428 submissions, 1014 votes in contest

2/5/2020 SPECIAL FEATURED ON HOME PAGE in the group called "Farms and Barns and Farm Animal and Tractors and Fields" on Fine art America



7/27/2022 Featured in the group called Greatest Of All Time on Fine art America

6/4/2022 Featured in the group called Created by my Hands on Fine art America

8/3/2021 Featured in the group called Art Forever with You - Creative and Unique Outdoor on Fine art America

5/31/2021 Featured in the group called 1000 to 1999 Views on Fine art America

5/30/2021 Featured in the group called 1000 Views on Fine art America

2/5/2020 Featured in the group called "Farms and Barns and Farm Animal and Tractors and Fields" on Fine art America

1/20/2019 Featured in Art for Ever with You group on Fine Art America

1/20/2019 Featured in Painting Seasons group on Fine Art America

11/18/2018 Featured in New FAA Uploads group on Fine Art America

10/27/2018 Featured in Impressionism group on Fine Art America

10/27/2018 Featured in Barns Big and Small group on Fine Art America

10/26/2018 Featured in BARN LOVERS WORLDWIDE group on Fine Art America

10/25/2018 Featured in Images That Excite You on Fine Art America

10/24/2018 Featured in Glimpses of Autumn on Fine Art America

10/23/2018 Featured in Your Story of Art on Fine Art America

FARMER HODGES FARM IN FAIRLEE, VERMONT IN AUTUMN
There is a second post next to this one that is an upload for a card with a border and title of the farm.

I painted this in two very warm afternoons at Farmer Hodges Farm, Rte 5, Fairlee, Vermont. It was an enriching time meeting the owners Mr. and Mrs. Hodges (both 90 yrs old, active and sharp). Priscilla, a devoted helper, was great company too.

The farm was built in the 1800’s by Mr. Hodges grandfather from Scotland. The family has been farming since 1846. The grandfather originally farmed sheep here and some cows too. Mr. Hodges the grandson (now 90 years old) was a seaman and went on a relief and goodwill ship to England called the USS Little Rock after WW2 ended. When he returned he built the Milk House which stands right in front of the barn on the left. There also used to be a silo to the right of the barn.

The family continues to run the farm and they have a farm stand right where I am standing when I painted this. The cows they own are registered Holsteins. I had an opportunity to meet Mr. Hodge’s granddaughter too who now cares for the cows and works into the night if needed. She explained that this land near the Connecticut River is the best soil for farming anywhere and I have to agree with her from my own experience. Farming is enriching yet a very laborious and difficult life here in Vermont. During my visit they covered the silage which is a big job that went into the night.

They carry many wonderful gifts and farm produce at there farm stand which has been open seasonally the last 40 years. During Christmas time they make wreaths and other greenery. I came home with some cider and Cortland apples too! There have many baskets of homegrown fruits and vegetables at the farm stand too. The news of their products is spread by word of mouth and through the grapevine. I found a nice article on this farm at the CabotCheese.coop/blog

See more of my oil paintings in galleries for reproductions at: https://nancy-griswold.pixels.com/

Original oil paintings for sale are at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NGARTSITE

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October 12th, 2018

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