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.
I LOVE that cow painting!
I’m glad to hear that, Jenny. I’ll tell Mr. Handsome. 🙂
You really are your husband’s biggest fan, aren’t you?
Yep, I like to think so. 🙂
These paintings are good! Mr Handsome has achieved a lot! You must be happy to have such a creative husband!
Thank you! I’m very proud of him.
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.
I guess our next order of business should be to get his paintings into Hobby Lobby. LOL
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 👀. 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!
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. 🙂
Ellie
Mr. Handsome is Mr. Talented Artist. He paints beautifully.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Thank you, ladies!
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
Thank you, C! Fall is one of my favorite seasons, as well.
Ellie
I think chick fil a would love to use this piece in its advertising! It makes me smile!
Love the cow painting.God bless you both
God bless you, as well!
Both paintings are great! I really really love the impressionism one– he really captured the spirit of autumn!
Thanks, Alicia Mae!
Ellie
I love the cow painting .Mr.Handsome did a good job.
Mr.Handsome should do a cat painting.
Thanks, Beth. He is currently working on a dog for a friend of ours. Maybe cats will be next. 🙂
Ellie
Can I just ask: why cows? I mean, there are much more interesting or cute subjects…
I know, right? Haha. Cow paintings are really “in” right now, though.
I didn’t know they were popular. 😉 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
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
My native language is Italian! 😉
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? 🙂
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. 🙂
Ellie
Nice! It’s going to be so meaningful to have his room decorated with his dad’s artwork. 🙂
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. 🙂
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!
Thanks for sharing those common language mistakes, Laura! I had no idea that zucchini is actually zucchine.
Ellie
Hey Ellie, and Handsome!!
I think your painting is utterly amazing!!!! It looks very Folk Artish, and I love it!!!!!
Thanks, Justine!
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
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