Barn Dance

March 17, 2020

What is it about a barn that I find so appealing?  I’m happy to say our barn, which actually looks more like a huge garage, holds loads of good memories for me. Horses, cats, hay, kids, and music!

Barns are, of course, iconic. Especially in the West, where they seem to pop up in the middle of nowhere. Although you midwesterners and easterners certainly can lay claim to some fine examples!

Marshall Noice | Holt Stage Road (detail) | Oil on Canvas | 36x48

I guess when all is said and done I simply like to look at, draw, paint, and walk around barns once in a while.

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

"Well, I said, come along my baby, we got chicken in the barn. What barn? Whose barn? My barn."

~ Big Maybelle

Early Spring, Almost

March 10, 2020

Before long we’ll be witnessing a cacophony of color here in Northwest Montana.  Some of the bluest skies you can imagine.  The bright chartreuse of the maple trees in bloom.  And the almost unbelievable turquoise of the water in our lakes at springtime!  Some of you know what I’m talking about.  I’ll snap some pix.  But for now I’m happily enjoying the pale blues and silvery grays of late winter.

Have a look!

Marshall Noice | Wet Morning | Oil on Canvas | 48x48

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

Put A Lid On It!

March 4, 2020

If you ever get the bright idea that it might be faster to get through a ski racecourse on your face instead of on your skis, make sure you’re wearing an International Ski Federation approved helmet.

I tried it last Sunday and found it to be less than an ideal way to navigate a slippery slope!

Also, it may be of interest to my fellow color lovers that any color of FIS approved helmet will provide the protection you need.  Go for it!

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

Marshall Noice | First Snow | Pastel on Paper | 15x15