Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Reinheimer Barn Fall View, Barns, Idaho Ranch

Reinheimer Barn Fall View
Jennifer Bellinger copyright 2009
Oil
12"x12"
I paint views of this barn each year. It's close to my house, only two blocks away. As you come into Ketchum from the south you drive right past the Reinheimer Ranch; ranch house on one side of the road and the barn on the other side. The Wood River Valley is quite narrow and ranch and farm land scarce, taken over by developments. Maybe that is why this little ranch is so dear to me. The owners gave it to the Idaho Park system..isn't that wonderful? This is the view looking to the south with the beautiful red rock cliffs behind.
This little painting is also in the NAMI auction coming up. Please refer to the previous post for information on bidding.
SOLD

Monday, November 16, 2009

Trailing of the Sheep 2009, NAMI AUCTION Ketchum, Idaho

Trailing of the Sheep 2009
Jennifer Bellinger, Copyright 2009
Oil
12"x12"
Each October our valley celebrates Trailing of the Sheep, the migration of sheep herds from the high elevations and the tradition of raising sheep. Years ago the sheepherders were Basque. Today Peruvians do most of the herding. I photographed the sheepherders, sheep, wagons and dogs as they passed by my house. It is a wonderful sight to see. The Border Collies had finished doing their work and the Great Pyrenees were protectively keeping them moving along behind the wagon and herdsmen on horseback.
This painting will be auctioned at the National Alliance for Mental Illness fundraiser here in Ketchum, Idaho. If you would like more information on how to place a bid (silent auction) please email me. Bidding will begin at $100. The auction starts November 27 and runs through Dec. 13.
SOLD