Jack Straw House

Some houses catch my imagination the moment I see them, this is one of those houses.  I can't totally explain why.  It could be the shape, the color, the setting, or a combination.  I have taken many photos of this house, but my favorite was the winter photos.  I don't know the people who live here, but I imagine a man with his dog staying here.  Maybe it is a hunting cabin?...  I do this with almost all of my paintings.  I imagine stories about the place, even when I don't know anything about the location.  Which is most often the case.  I want my paintings to tell stories, though that story could be different to you than it is to me...