Exercising the Oxen

One of my favorite things is to watch a pair of oxen as the trudge along, swaying from side to side.  They make it look like they are in charge, but the teamster needs to remain in control.  This painting entitled "Exercising the Oxen" is 11" x 14".
© 2014 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Heading Home

It has been a fabulous winter here this year for outdoor activities.  Lots of snow and frozen ponds.  With the cold temperatures, fires are using more wood.  In this painting, dad is out in the woodpile, mom has clothes on the line (not uncommon around here) and the kids have been enjoying a day in the snow.  "Heading Home" is 9" x 12".
© 2014 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Preparing for Winter

By this time the harvest has been stored away for use during the long winter.  This scene entitled "Preparing for Winter" depicts a family storing vegetables in their cold cellar.  Great memories.  Hope to see you at the Somerset Christmas Craft Fair this weekend just outside Berwick (Saturday and Sunday, 10 - 4)

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Grampie Leaving for Work

My grandfather never owned a car.  During the week, he got on his bike and headed for work.  I have good memories of this.  "Grampie Leaving for Work" is 5" x 7".  Hope to see you at the Horton Christmas Craft Fair tomorrow at Horton High in Wolfville.  Doors open at 9:00.

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Tobogganing

Getting ready for the upcoming Christmas Craft Shows, so decided to add this winter painting to my display.  I love being outside in the winter doing winter activities.  Tobogganing is 5" x 10".  Hope to see you at my first Christmas show this Saturday at the Horton High School in Wolfville.  Doors open at 9:00.

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Harvest Time

Roadside stands selling fresh fruits and vegetables are everywhere in the Annapolis Valley at this time of year.  Harvest is in full swing, and everyone is enjoying the fresh produce.  "Harvest Time" is 11" x 14".  Hope to see you at the Farmer's and Trader's Market in Annapolis Royal tomorrow.  It opens at 8 am.

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

U-Pick Blueberries

If you have done any traveling in the valley over the last few weeks, you would certainly have encountered many of these.  "U-Pick Blueberries" is 9" x 12".  Hope you are enjoying all the fresh fruit and vegetables Nova Scotia has to offer.  On another note, I have just updated my website - www.mnewmanfolkart.com -browse through and enjoy.

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.

Watching the Oxen

It will soon be time for the local exhibition, and I will have ample opportunity to enjoy multiple teams of oxen.  That's summer for me.  "Watching the Oxen" depicts me as a child.  It is 9" x 12".

© 2013 by Maureen Newman. All rights reserved.