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Impressionism and a Cow Painting

October 22, 2018 by 33 Comments

cow painting

While we were in Boston, we visited the Museum of Fine Arts so Mr. Handsome could gain some inspiration for his artwork. As a hobby, he enjoys painting in oil and acrylic and has had his masterpieces displayed in quite a few art shows and venues across Nashville.

This summer, he started painting cows, and the one above is my favorite so far. We have it hanging in our kitchen, which Mr. Handsome’s brother dislikes because when he sits on our couch, he feels like it’s staring at him. I think it’s a cute cow, but it really creeps my brother-in-law out for some reason.

The museum has a huge collection of classics, including an entire room of works by Claude Monet, which inspired Mr. Handsome to try his hand at impressionism. This was his first attempt, and I think it turned out great. I especially love the vibrant colors.

fall impressionist painting

Filed Under: Mr. Handsome, Paintings Tagged With: acrylic painting, Boston, Claude Monet, impressionism, museum of fine arts, Nashville, oil painting, paintings on canvas

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  1. Jenny

    October 22, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    I LOVE that cow painting!

    Reply
    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      I’m glad to hear that, Jenny. I’ll tell Mr. Handsome. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. anonymous

    October 23, 2018 at 5:37 am

    You really are your husband’s biggest fan, aren’t you?

    Reply
    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      Yep, I like to think so. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    October 23, 2018 at 6:59 am

    These paintings are good! Mr Handsome has achieved a lot! You must be happy to have such a creative husband!

    Reply
    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you! I’m very proud of him.

      Reply
  4. Anonymous

    October 23, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Wow I love that painting!!!! Mr. Handsome has some good artistic talent. We have a painting of a cow hanging in our kitchen but I had to buy mine at Hobby Lobby. lol. Had I seen Mr. Handsome’s cow painting there I would have bought his painting.

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    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      I guess our next order of business should be to get his paintings into Hobby Lobby. LOL

      Reply
  5. Candi

    October 23, 2018 at 8:54 am

    He got the frazzled look of a cow pretty good when it’s looking at you. We have herds of cows nearby where we live and if you get up close to em they have this petrified/frazzled look out of their bulging eyes πŸ‘€. I don’t how to explain it but I was amazed Mr H got that look in it’s eye. But I want to say I just LOVE the fall painting!! I’m not into impressionisms but for some reason this one is so good that I wish he could sell some of his paintings like this one!

    Reply
    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      Haha! I’ll tell him that you love the fall painting. I’m sure he would be happy to sell it to you if you are interested. You can shoot me an email if you would like. πŸ™‚

      Ellie

      Reply
  6. Marilyn

    October 23, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Mr. Handsome is Mr. Talented Artist. He paints beautifully.
    Joan,Marion and Marilyn

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    • EllieEllie

      October 23, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you, ladies!

      Reply
  7. Anonymous

    October 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    I love both paintings! His cow painting is super. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I am not that familiar with Impressionism painting but I love the colors and his take on it. Great work. ~C

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    • EllieEllie

      October 24, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Thank you, C! Fall is one of my favorite seasons, as well.

      Ellie

      Reply
  8. Laura

    October 23, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I think chick fil a would love to use this piece in its advertising! It makes me smile!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous

    October 24, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    Love the cow painting.God bless you both

    Reply
    • EllieEllie

      October 24, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      God bless you, as well!

      Reply
  10. Alicia Mae

    October 24, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Both paintings are great! I really really love the impressionism one– he really captured the spirit of autumn!

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    • EllieEllie

      October 25, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Alicia Mae!

      Ellie

      Reply
  11. Beth

    October 25, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    I love the cow painting .Mr.Handsome did a good job.

    Mr.Handsome should do a cat painting.

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    • EllieEllie

      October 26, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks, Beth. He is currently working on a dog for a friend of ours. Maybe cats will be next. πŸ™‚

      Ellie

      Reply
  12. anonymous

    October 26, 2018 at 6:07 am

    Can I just ask: why cows? I mean, there are much more interesting or cute subjects…

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    • EllieEllie

      October 26, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      I know, right? Haha. Cow paintings are really “in” right now, though.

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      • anonymous

        October 26, 2018 at 5:02 pm

        I didn’t know they were popular. πŸ˜‰ Tough masterfully done (if this word exists – english isn’t my first language), I can’t help but think “but, why?” ;p
        Does he do human portraits?
        Laura

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        • EllieEllie

          October 27, 2018 at 9:34 am

          Hi Laura,

          He hasn’t painted many people, but he has done a few. He’s done just about everything else though (landscapes, animals, cityscapes, ships, musical instruments). Your English is very good! What is your native language?

          Ellie

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          • Laura

            October 28, 2018 at 4:20 pm

            My native language is Italian! πŸ˜‰
            Is Mr Handsome painting something for your (future?) nursery?
            I was also wondering if, when your baby is born, you’re going to share the same, or photos of him. I know that a lot of people are very protective, but, still, sharing your life on the blog is kind of your job, right? πŸ™‚

          • EllieEllie

            October 29, 2018 at 8:51 am

            Hi Laura. I would love to learn Italian. I am planning to decorate the nursery with Mr. Handsome’s paintings, maybe either animals or ships at sea. We hope to share photos when our baby is born. πŸ™‚

            Ellie

          • Laura

            October 30, 2018 at 5:40 pm

            Nice! It’s going to be so meaningful to have his room decorated with his dad’s artwork. πŸ™‚
            It’s always interesting to learn new languages! If you want I can “get you started” by correcting a few mistakes/differences that are commonly made internationally when talking about italian food. πŸ™‚

            For example: it’s not “spaghetti bolognese”, it’s “spaghetti alla bolognese”.
            It’s not “zucchini”, it’s “zucchine”. The word “zucchini is used in most foreign countries instead of “zucchine”, which is an italian word.
            I thought it would be fun!

          • EllieEllie

            October 31, 2018 at 8:48 am

            Thanks for sharing those common language mistakes, Laura! I had no idea that zucchini is actually zucchine.

            Ellie

  13. Justine Elizabeth Kessner

    October 27, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Hey Ellie, and Handsome!!
    I think your painting is utterly amazing!!!! It looks very Folk Artish, and I love it!!!!!

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    • EllieEllie

      October 27, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks, Justine!

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      • Justine Elizabeth Kessner

        November 4, 2018 at 12:38 pm

        HEY ELLIE!!
        I just wanted to say, that, I LOVE COWS, and have not eaten cow in 27 years now, cause I love them. I want that picture, I’ve fallen in love with that painting, I have the perfect place to put that painting, the painting will be loved, safe, and very much loved!!!
        Love Me

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        • EllieEllie

          November 5, 2018 at 10:47 am

          Hi Justine. Glad to hear you like the painting! Mr. Handsome would be happy to sell it. Just send me an email, and we can discuss.

          Ellie

          Reply

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