Historical Painting Donation – Revolutionary War
Ewing Historic Preservation Society
SATISFACTION COMES IN MANY FORMS. For me, it is for the benefit/pleasure of others, historic events/artifacts, and more. My collectors are dear to me and they carry (as with all original art they own) today’s heritage into the next generations.
It is rare that I donate paintings. From experience, I know that if I give one; then all are gone. It’s just my way. Many artists have expressed to me that I am art and “sales savvy.” In truth, I would like to give rather than sell every painting I create. While not practical to eating and housing, it is my heartbeat.
Some of you have seen this painting before. It is of a Revolutionary War era house that I lived across from during my formative years, and my parents through many more, now just my father today. It is an incredible story.
I know this a long preface, but I want it documented that last week I gave a piece to my hometown museum. If you read about the painting itself at this link, you will understand why.
Painting: Golden Crown by L Diane Johnson
There is another piece I have donated this year…will tell you about that one after I post a demonstration for you to enjoy.
If you are an organization or artist who is/are interested in giving/receiving – or best of all, paying for a painting to be in this or that collection, I will be offering an article soon on doing so, from both sides of the fence.
In this season given to giving AND receiving with grace, I hope this will encourage both sides to gain a great appreciation for and engaging in both types of grace.
Love and Affection to All,
Diane
P.S. The stone you see is a foundation rock from the property. I am so proud of my Dad, and that the museum is so happy to have this piece, over and above the painting! Just click to visit, speak with or engage with the Ewing Historic Presevation Society!
Reed Farm Foundation Stone
Lester W. Horvath, Stone, Diane & Doug Johnson
