"Blue Blocks Behind The Barn"
“Many of the roads we’ve traveled have taken us through beautiful farm country across North America. Images of rolling hills, flat fields, and old barns really inspired me when I started this series. Putting the cars in a natural environment allows me to play with cast shadows and sunbeams. And, it allows me to add other elements like the tractors. I thought about including three more cars, but when researching old farm buildings I came across a photo of a Ford-powered tractor. After finding that the tractors came in ‘red, white and blue,’ I knew I had to make them part of the story."- MICHAEL IRVINE
The Details
"Blue Blocks Behind the Barn" — The 2nd Painting in the Ultimate Ford Barn-Find Trilogy
In 2006 Michael released “Big Blocks Behind the Barn”. The idea for the painting was based on the legendary barn find that automotive enthusiasts and car collectors dream about and some are lucky enough to find. Taking the dream to the next level, what if you happened upon such a gold mine of muscle cars, but what if you discovered that the cars beyond the buildings were even better than those inside? That would be the ultimate barn find.
13 years later, Michael decided to build on this imaginary dream find of cars with “Blue Blocks Behind the Barn”. A continuation of the original scene, in this much-anticipated sequel (or maybe it’s a prequel since it joins the scene to the left of the first painting), you find more cars powered by Ford’s blue engine, including the Boss Mustang, Cougar Eliminator, Cyclone Spoiler, Torino Cobra and more. There's also vintage iron like the 1953 Golden Jubilee Tractor. What makes this painting even more exciting is that there will be a third — making this another stunning, highly collectible trilogy!
Also available: "Big Blocks Behind the Barn" and "Blue Bloods Behind the Barn"
Complete numbers matching sets: The Ultimate Ford Barn-Find Trilogy
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| ABOUT MICHAEL IRVINE'S REPRODUCTIONS | All reproductions are individually hand-signed/hand-numbered by artist Michael Irvine • Accompanied by signed/numbered Certificate(s) of Authenticity • Limited Edition Prints and Artist Proofs are embossed with Michael's Studio Seal. |
| Limited Edition Print | 22" x 28" - Limited to 800. (Image size 18" x 23") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality archival paper. Choice of available print number. Indicate top 2-3 choices below (eg #200/800). Last 3 digits of VIN numbers are popular. |
| Artist Proof with Single Custom Done-to-Order Remarque | 22" x 28" - Only 20 total APs released. (Image size 18" x 23") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock. Remarque is "custom, done-to-order" in pencil or painted in watercolor (your choice). Call/email Linda to discuss your Remarque. |
| Artist Proof with Double Custom Done-to-Order Remarques | 22" x 28" - Only 20 total APs released. (Image size 18" x 23") 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock. Remarques are "custom, done-to-order" in pencil or painted in watercolor (your choice). Call/email Linda to discuss your Remarques. |
| Gallery Edition Canvas (All the detail—twice the size!) | 36" x 47" - Limited to 50. Heavy weight, acid free, archival quality canvas. Specialty coating (see About Our Reproductions). North American orders are shipped stretched (gallery wrapped) & ready to hang. Int'l orders shipped rolled. |
| Personalized, Hand-Retouched Gallery Edition Artist Proof on Canvas | 36" x 47" - Only 5 APs released. Call/email Linda to discuss custom re-touch options. Same canvas/coating as Gallery Edition Canvas (above). North American orders are shipped stretched (gallery wrapped) & ready to hang. Int'l orders shipped rolled. |
| Original Watercolor Painting(s) | Contact the Studio. |
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