Thanks for helping out on this one! It was about 50/50 on which painting I should go with. "Charlie At The Opry" Or farm scene Charlie which is now called "Long Haired Country Boy". I love the action and expression of Charlie in the Opry sketch and I think I will paint both in due time. But, I went with "Long Haired Country Boy" for this one. Here are a few of your comments that helped in this decision.
From Ellen:
Hi Gary,
I would say the first one reflects his work, and the second probably reflects his home or roots. Maybe where he is at peace. I would select the one that is closest to his heart. He may feel the work is a blessing that demonstrates his success. He may enjoy the second if it is his roots as it maybe what keeps him grounded.
Touch call. I hope that helped a little bit.
From Sadie:
Charlie in the Garden definitely gets my vote!
It looks a whole lot more like a _Gray_ than the first one does, to me... the Opry scene has been done, at least in photos -- but not just anybody can be a character in YOUR landscapes. I say it's much more of an honor to appear on the Gray Horizon than on the Opry Stage...
Just my coupla cents.
Sadie
From Mary Celeste:
Number two - most definately. Charlie is an artist for the people and the country scene depicts that. Also, I feel like it is more in keeping with your personal style, which should be reflected as well.
From Forrest:
BOTH GREAT ... BUT THE 2ND ONE HAS THE FLAVOR OF A PORTRAIT. ..THE FIRST MORE OF A POSTER
It was a GREAT night At the Opry and a long over due night for Charlie. If any of you watched "Live At The Opry" this weekend you saw just how touched he was to become a member of the Opry family. I was honored to be asked to paint a piece for this historical occasion. He loved the painting and it will be on display at The Chalrile Daniels Museum in downtown Nashville.
"Long Haired Country Boy"
32x39
House Paint On 3d Wood Cutout
That Charlie's barn and horses in the background
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Your friend and artist
Gray