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Offered is a collectible fine art tractor painting. The painting was created by professional artist, William Helvey. It is an original watercolor that is unframed and painted on heavy 140# hot press watercolor paper. No copies have ever been made of the image. Image size is approximately 20 x 15 inches. The color of the original art may be slightly different that the one you see on the screen. They are more vivid with darker, contoured lines. It is one of the few paintings in the tractor series that is still available. The image is presently in the artists personal collection. The image shows a 1950s John Deere tractor with strong shadows of blue, violet. And of course, John Deere green The tractor has rubber front and rear tires. An emphasis is on the front and rear tires of the tractor. This John Deere model was very popular with farmers and ranchers during the second half of the 20th century. Brilliant colors seem to sparkle from the impressionists composition. The tractor seems to be in a timeless landscape of yellows, violets and greens. The museum quality image emphasizes soft lights and shadows. The painting technique that Helvey uses is quite unique. Multiple washes plus vibrant colors make up the watercolor palette. Each watercolor goes through three to four phases of work. First is the actual drawing done with graphite, ink or charcoal. Then the subject is bathed with a color wash. The background is thoroughly soaked so that a number of colors can be applied with wet and wet washes. After drying, details of the image are completed and a final color is applied to the subjects and background. After personally signing the final version, flattening of the painting takes as much as two to three days. It is then ready for viewing and/or exhibition. This one-of-a-kind image is signed/dated on the front and back of the painting by William Helvey. The unique image was created in 1976. This is a quality painting that would be perfect for displays, exhibits or for your own personal art collection. If you are interested in an image, you might want to go ahead and add it to your collection. It may or may not be available in the. For additional information on the artist, check the “Me” icon button above. Check the “Stores” icon above and see additional images by Helvey. A Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed along with this painting. Even though original art is more expensive than more mass produced art, the result is a one-of-a-kind image that is owned by you, and not other collectors who are wanting similar artist’s work. This makes it quite rare and in most instances, more valuable in tangible terms, but more valued by the owner. Biography of the Artist. William Helvey was born in 1942 and is a fine art photographer and professional artist. He has painted and photographed figurative and natural subjects throughout the nation. He holds degrees in studio art and photography, and he currently teaches adult drawing, painting and fine art photography classes. He is also an independent filmmaker and has received numerous awards for his films, photographs and artwork. Helvey has had eighty art exhibits and twenty photography solo exhibits during his fifty plus years as professional artist and fine art photographer. International corporate and private collectors are in the following countries: United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, Czechoslovakia, and Ireland. Helvey is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the Midwest and listed in America’s Outstanding Professionals. Some comments from previous buyers. “Always unique and beautiful prints”. “Breathtaking photo, wonderful model, great service, scans do not do justice”. I opened the package and it was if she was looking at me. Excellent print, classical, elegant and sensual, Thanks. Stunning work – pictures do not do this justice. Beautiful painting that I will keep forever, Thanks! Your artwork is just lovely! Will do this again. Here a few tips to remember when collecting art, whether you are a beginner or an experienced art or photography collector! If you have not yet started your collection, start now. Visit art galleries and on-line galleries as often as you can. You will begin to see the type of art that you are interested in and the price range you can afford. Get on gallery mailing lists, e-newsletters, announcements, and exhibition schedules so you will know what is going on in the art world. Visit and join your local art museums and non-profit art centers. Curators sometimes give lectures on collecting art and fine art photography. Attend art and photography exhibitions on-line and in galleries and museums whenever possible. If you know art collectors, talk to them and find out what they know and what they’ve learned about collecting art. Read books on art history and fine art photography. The more you know about your subject the more you will appreciate artists and their work. It can be a great investment. Art may or may not increase in value. Read reviews by local and national art critics, keeping in mind that reviews usually just reflect one person? The item “JOHN DEERE 1, collectible fine tractor watercolor, signed one-of-a-kind Helvey” is in sale since Tuesday, August 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “helveyartphotography” and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: William Helvey
• Style: Realism
• Listed By: Artist
• Painting Surface: Paper
• Medium: Watercolor
• Date of Creation: 1990-1999
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Signed?: Signed
• Year: 1976
• Features: Signed
• Width (Inches): 15
• Subject: Tractors
• Height (Inches): 20