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Still Light in the House Wood Print
by Doug Kreuger
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Still Light in the House wood print by Doug Kreuger. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and added depth of a wood print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 3/4" thick maple wood. There are D-clips on the back of the print for mounting it to your wall using mounting hooks and nails (included).
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This quiet, tranquil scene represents what remains of an early homestead that once belonged to my great-great grandfather Tom Crompton and his first... more
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Artist's Description
This quiet, tranquil scene represents what remains of an early homestead that once belonged to my great-great grandfather Tom Crompton and his first wife, Lydia (McKinney), in the early 1900's, in Wetonka, SD.
Keep in mind, this setting wasn't always as peaceful as it appears in this painting. Tom and Lydia had a difficult time providing for their family on the open prairie. Summers could be sweltering hot, dry and windy, making it nearly impossible to grow enough crops to survive some years. And winters were long, bitterly cold, and especially hard to endure. Eventually, Tom and Lydia divorced. Tom remarried Carrie Mattatal and added at least 7 more children to his name. The farm failed during the "dirty-thirties", and most of the family moved to Portland, Oregon.
Today, I think about how resourceful the people of that era had to be, calling on their faith, hope and love for one another to help see them through the tough times.
Copyright 2009 by Doug Kreuger...
About Doug Kreuger
Doug Kreuger, Landscape Artist Member of Oil Painters of America Doug was born in, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and grew up in Hazel Crest, Illinois. From early childhood, Doug demonstrated a strong interest in drawing, painting, and building things. Throughout his school years, Doug excelled in all his art classes, winning numerous awards and recognition for his artistic abilities. 

Upon graduating from high school, Doug became a student at The American Academy of Art, Chicago, where he studied commercial graphics, life drawing and watercolors. 

Doug's first job as a professional artist was with Unigraf, a company that specialized in designing P.O.P (point-of-purchase) displays and display graphics. Doug left that company...
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Lois Bryan
Doug … you've outdone yourself once again with this beauty. You bring us into a time and place that glows with the magical light of the setting sun, yes, but also the determination and grit of your own blood-kin. There's always something heart-touching about homes and barns drifting into eternity … but when they're combined with a real life story, they're even more poignant and compelling. This is magic. f t p fb
RAMESH NAIR
Magnificent painting, Doug! very masterfully done..I love the lighting.
Carolyn Rosenberger
It is Halloween, the wind is really howling outside, and this painting is just perfect for my mood! L&F
Sandra Clark
wow I ike this and the story makes it better great keepsake
Shelley Wallace Ylst
Fantastic work! L/F
Dave Cotton
Great artworks here Doug! L/f. If you have a minute, please visit my gallery .
Tony Clark
The details and light effects in this are incredible!
Elfriede Fulda
This caught my attention immediately, reading your narrative I can see why, there should almost be a book written about your family ancestry....such a fave
Doug Kreuger replied:
Elfriede, Thank you very much for your thoughtful and insightful words, much appreciated!!
Angela Davies
A touching story and work of art, LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Angela!
Sunil Kapadia
Amazing interpretation and color rendering. Great detailing too. Fabulous. LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks, my Friend!
Val Stokes
This picture is spooky in a nice way.The pheasants are a nice touch.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Val!
Bobbie Roberts
what a wonderful painting Doug. Love the title and the story behind it.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Bobbie!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire and enjoy this fantastic painting, Doug! What spectacular light and shadows and wonderful detail in this outstanding composition! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Hanne! The original painting hangs in our dinette, and serves as a reminder of our early ancestors who helped settle the SD prairie lands.
Nava Thompson
A revisit to a very special piece---a lot of nice detail and light. Amazing--! lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Nava, Many thanks for your steadfast patience, compassion and support! Sincerely appreciate your friendship.
Dominique Amendola
Lovely painting, charming! L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Dominique!
Jack Zulli
Lovely scene Doug, pleasing to view;) vf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Jack!
Sharon Duguay
A wonderful tribute painting Doug ,& as you say they struggled with many hardships ,but persevered as long as they could ,great title & history ,excellent painting L/F/Twt
Doug Kreuger replied:
Sharon, Thanks so very much for your thoughtful and endearing comment. Much appreciated!
Nava Thompson
Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you--! lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks, Nava! Wishing you & John all the best this Holiday Season!
Randy Burns
The stories, such as in your description, always pull me right into the painting. Love this and your pursuit to paint it. F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you, Randy, You made my day!
Genevieve Esson
I can feel the life that happened in this old house. Very poignant title! Well done. v/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much for your endearing comment, Genevieve! Much appreciated!
Bonnie Mason
I can imagine echoes of voices in happy and sad times when I see old places like this....a lovely painting, Doug. LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Bonnie!
Dave Farrow
To think about what this old abandoned homestead has seen in it`s time, yet, there is a tilled field and the old barbed wire fence is reinforced with modern angle iron...it tells one that life goes on...great painting buddy....of course, more gold...L/V
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Dave! Life does, indeed, move on…
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting, Doug!!! Spectacular light and shadows in this wonderful composition! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Hanne!
Shirley Sirois
Lovely image, stirring old memories!.......L.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Shirley!
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug---I have visited this scene before---however, I am appreciating even more details---and the lights and shadows---the quality of the light in the background is so familiar. Interesting description---I think we would have to lose our I-phones--and all the tech to have what they had then---possibly. LV
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava… In talking with some of my older relatives, the "simpler times" were not so simple! I think I prefer my nat' gas furnace and air conditioning to that of a drafty, smokey, wood-burning fireplace in the winter and screen-less windows in the summer. LOL… How 'bout you?