Paintings For A Shepherds Cottage

Near the South Downs, is a shepherd's cottage made of stone, with a living room painted white, combined with earthy tones,
In the fire place a wood burner and to the side, logs piled high, through a small white-framed window, you can see the bright blue sky,
Across the ceiling, bare wood beams, see them you are able, and by the fire sit heavy books, upon a low low table,
So take a seat in a wooden chair, or on the plush settee, now look at walls, for now so bare, what paintings would you like to see?

Relax and ponder, thoughts a wander, let your mind release, for a vintage touch, choose 'The Grazing Goose' and feel a sense of peace,



But that fire is bright, with orange and red, another idea pops quickly into your head,
The flames a flicker like a 'Sun Storm', the bare brickwork, colours matched, all earthy and warm.



Antique chairs of varnished wood, eat a delicious meal right now you could,
View 'Shelter Me' and the windswept moor, your feet at rest on terracotta floor,
Reminded you are, of days of chill, and yet you feel warm as you have your fill,



Now for a delicious dessert, another helping is your goal
'Baby Blue', chestnut brown, expressively painted, it's a foal,



Or to match flowers and apples with colours bright, a touch of the surreal, like you might,
In 'The Wrong Field' is that fruit big, or is the sheep small? You take something else from the bowl as you ponder it all.




Now the bedroom doth beckon as draws in the night, so you take in a view of hedgerows bright, 'Nodding Bells' depicts many a petal, it's vibrant yet restful, as on the bed you settle.



Embroidered cushions, pristine sheets all fresh and clean, your eyes alight upon a country scene,
'Spring Sunshine' depicts rolling hills and three Devon sheep, something to dream of as you drift off to sleep.



This post was inspired by the article 'West Sussex Cottage' in Country Homes & Interiors magazine. If you would like more information regarding my work, please feel free to contact me via facebook or email info@mikejory.co.uk