CHICAGO -- Marie Roth often spends her days tromping across farmland in search of wood from old barns. Clad in white cotton clothing, leather gloves and hiking boots, Roth, 64, hauls the pieces to her ...

The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and ...

Much of modern farmhouse style — the shiplap, natural materials and distressed finishes popularized by magazines and shows such as HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” — evokes a simpler time in a vague, nostalgic ...

Join us for a creative and colorful workshop where you’ll design and paint your very own barn quilt—a bold, geometric work of art inspired by traditional quilt blocks. You’ll be guided through the ...

Ever drove down the countryside and wondered why all the barns are painted red? The answer, like most things, lies in our history. New England settlers didn't have enough money to paint their farms.

Why do we paint barns red? -- Aram Balian, 8, Chevy Chase For starters, not all barns are red. West of Washington, for example, you will find many white barns, especially on dairy farms. In Southern ...

Today we introduced you to another of the featured vendors at our upcoming KELOLAND Living Arts & Crafts show. This Old Barn Creations is truly where rustic charm meets artistic flair. Whether you’re ...