
Courtney's Gate - Chateau Meichtry Vineyard - Red Barrel

by Jan Dappen
Original - Sold
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Dimensions
9.000 x 12.000 inches
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Title
Courtney's Gate - Chateau Meichtry Vineyard - Red Barrel
Artist
Jan Dappen
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
While competing this year in Plein Air in the Mountains, sponsored by Gilmer Arts of Ellijay, GA., this was my entry for the Quick Draw Competition. The image is your choice and must be completed in two hours. Looking around the gorgeous scenery at Chateau Meichtry Vineyards in Talking Rock, GA for the perfect composition, my eyes were quickly drawn to the old rustic gate and the Red Barrel with the bright blue sky and the Tasting Room peeking thru the fence. Although I did not win the competition, I did get an honorable mention. This vineyard is owned and operated by an amazing family that not only produces lovely wines and offers entertainment and a spectacular view while sipping your wine, but also gives generously to St. Jude's Cancer Research and to my Grandson (a cancer fighting/winning warrior). When I posted the picture, the owner's daughter, Courtney responded that this was her favorite place in the entire vineyard, where all her favorite views exists thru that gate, so this is the reason for choosing the name..."Courtney's Gate." I was thrilled that the painting was bought at the auction by the owner's (Thank you) and given to their daughter, Courtney. Courtney brings her spirit and feisty personality to the Vineyard and shares it with each person she pours a glass of wine. This is also the Vineyard that I painted using oils the 11Ft x 9.5Ft Mural, "Lights in the Wine Cellar - Chateau Meichtry" that can be viewed here and prints purchased. Although this painting has been sold, canvas prints and other products may be purchased here. Thank you Bobby, Karin, Courtney and Gilmer Arts! It was a wonderful weekend and a Plein Air Event that is a Well Known Little Secret that is the best in Georgia....fast becoming not so much a secret!
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June 12th, 2018
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~ I am speechless be seeing this masterpiece of yours! You done a great job with this piece! It’s obvious that you put a lot of thought into the details and it really showed! I love it! L/F