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Some roads don’t appear on any map. They reveal themselves only when autumn settles over the world and the evenings arrive a little earlier. Folklore says that if you’re lucky enough to find one, you shouldn’t ask where it leads. The witches already know. The Witches’ Road began as a vintage framed print titled Forest Path by artist F. Rather than covering the original artwork, I treated it as the beginning of a story that had not yet been fully told. Three witches make their quiet journey along an ancient woodland road toward a gathering hidden somewhere beyond the trees. One carries a torch whose glowing embers drift into the evening sky. Another lights the path with a pumpkin lantern, while the third walks with a weathered wooden staff, following a route she has traveled many autumns before. The forest itself has awakened to witness their passing. A black cat waits patiently beside the path. A rabbit watches from the undergrowth. A lone black bird keeps watch overhead, while mysterious eyes peer from the trunks of the old trees, guiding the travelers deeper into the enchanted woods. To strengthen the feeling of early autumn, I warmed the original landscape with richer fall colors and added hand-painted pumpkins throughout the scene. Metallic gold paint has been carefully layered into the foliage and along the path, catching changing light as the piece is viewed from different angles and giving the forest a quiet magical glow. After repainting the artwork, I also transformed the presentation itself. The original mat was refinished in metallic gold, while the vintage frame was painted black and gently aged with antique gold Rub’n Buff to complement the enchanted atmosphere of the piece. This artwork is part of my Second Hauntings collection-a series of forgotten thrifted artworks that are given a second life through folklore, magic, whimsy, and quiet mystery. Rather than replacing the original painting, I continue its story, revealing the hidden world that may have always existed just beyond the edge of the original scene. Hand-painted with professional acrylics and metallic gold details. Original frame refinished by the artist. Original mat repainted metallic gold. One of a kind (OOAK). Framed size: 15.5 x 18.5 inches. Visible artwork: 12.5 x 10 inches. Like every piece in the Second Hauntings collection, this isn’t a haunted place. It’s a place where folklore still remembers the way.

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Three Witches Two Black Cats Fishing in Swamp. MEASURES 16″h x 20″w. Created with finest artist materials, on gallery wrapped (staple free) canvas. This is a One of a Kind Original Halloween Painting By Me Cheryl Bartley American Folk Artist. It comes direct from my artist studio gallery loft in Winsted, Connecticut. The painting is ready to hang as is or you can frame it. SIGNED and dated by the Artist. If you love Halloween scenes then this is a painting you will treasure! So much detail when into creating this painting. It is a one of a kind design and you will never find another one like it! Features of the painting. Witches, bats, black cats, big old scary trees, Skeltons, a boat, spider webs and the old house. FEED BACK & COMMUNICATION. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I aim to provide you with the best customer experience possible in the hope of earning a 5 starfeedback from you for the sale. I have been a professional artist for over 45 years. I have a studio located in Winchester, CT on Highland Lake where I live with my husband and our cat “Lucyfur”. I teach art to children and adults both at my studio or at their venue. Google me Cheryl Bartley to see more of my folk art paintings have created! This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “folkartspirit” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Features: Signed
• Region of Origin: Cheryl Bartley Art Studio, Winsted, Connecticut
• Width (Inches): 20
• Handmade: Yes
• Production Technique: Acrylic Painting
• Listed By: Artist
• Subject: Halloween
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Material: Acrylic, Canvas
• Height (Inches): 16
• Date of Creation: 2000-Now
• Artist: Cheryl Bartley American Folk Artist
• Signed By: Cheryl Bartley
• Style: Folk Art, Halloween Folk Art
• Color: Multi-Color
• Signed: Yes
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Type: Paintings

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18″ by 24″, 1 1/2 Gallery Wrapped Canvas. We are offering an Original Painting created by artist Ron Byrum. He’s chosen a larger canvas for this one. Witches have gathered to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve. One has the Cauldron bubbling with Swirls and a White Owl. One is swinging and is standing under a Gazebo. Another Witch is relaxed in a tree watching the scene below. There are 7 black cats. There are a lot of details in this one. Would make a great addition to a Halloween Collection. One of a kind painting. Great for Gothic collectors. Signed and dated by the artist. Don’ miss your opportunity to make an offer on this one of a kind Painting by artist Ron Byrum. Thanks for Stopping By! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Byrum Folk Art Halloween Witches Black Cats Cauldron PAINTING OOAK HP” is in sale since Monday, September 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Halloween\Current (1991-Now)\Other Current Halloween Décor”. The seller is “byrumart” and is located in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Byrum

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