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Title
Yesterday Today
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Drawing - Pencil Drawing
Description
"Yesterday Today"
--Pencil Drawing by Doug Kreuger
I have a special fondness for historic, small towns. Walking past the old houses and store fronts, I like to think about the people who once lived and worked there. I try to imagine how they dressed and interacted with each other. It’s like going backwards in time--if for just a brief moment. I am fascinated at how easily the past fits in with the present, both co-existing and contributing to a mutual benefit. I am also amused by the irony that today’s present is tomorrow’s past.
Frankfort, IL—Founded in 1855--is best known for its 1890’s charm. Featured in the foreground of this pencil drawing is The Old Plank Trail Tavern. Its namesake comes from being located adjacent to The Old Plank Road Trail. Once an old right-of-way of the Penn. Central Railroad, it is now a 20-mile walking and biking trail between Chicago Heights and Joliet.
Copyright 2016 by Doug Kreuger
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February 25th, 2016
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Viewed 1,157 Times - Last Visitor from Ottawa, ON - Canada on 04/09/2024 at 11:55 PM
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Cambridge, ON - Canada
Fantastic pencil drawing of this charming nostalgic small town scene, Doug! Spectacular details, light and shadows! Masterful perspective, artistic style and composition! You have amazing talent, my friend! L/F/T
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, Thank you for your high praise and appreciation of my artworks! I am humbly grateful for your kindness and support.
Islamabad, Ca - Pakistan
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” .. Congratulations on your recent sale of an amazing work.
Haverhill, MA - United States
Wow Doug, you are an amazing artist! Such wonderful detail and perspective. Well done sir!
Pacific Northwest - United States
What a special and touching pencil drawing of small town life, Doug. A wonderful tribute. The perspective and details, especially the watertower, are fabulous! Another excellent work!! l/f/p
McMinnville, TN - United States
Very skillfully rendered! Love the perspective, detail, over all feel, and I am fond of old water towers---great work Doug! L F
Monee, IL - United States
Thanks so much Jack & Reynold! Coincidently, I was at this same place yesterday evening enjoying a beer outside on the patio with family and friends. It was cruise night in Old Frankfort and the weather could not have been more Perfect!
Saginaw, Mi - United States
A grand piece of art, Doug. All of us are mesmerized with what you do. Love this incredible detailed pencil drawing. Well done and looks great FAV.
Elbert, CO - United States
This is totally amazing! Such incredible detail! Wonderful drawing! I can't draw a straight line! l/f/g+
Chandler, AZ - United States
Doug, This is such a beautiful drawing with incredible detail....nicely done. v/f
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Fantastic drawing of this fabulous small town scene, Doug! Amazing details! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery ELVIS PICK OF THE WEEK feature! L/F
Halifax, NS - Canada
Fantastic detail in this very skillful drawing! Congratulations on your Elvis Pick of the Week.
Green Lane, PA - United States
F/L This is a truly wonderful drawing, Doug! I wish I had this kind of talent:>) Congratulations on your well-deserved feature in WFS!!!!
Reno, NV - United States
Re-visiting Doug, Congratulations on being chosen for Elvis Pick of the Week in WFS!...L
Iola, WI - United States
Congrats on your Elvis Pick of the Week, Doug! Revisiting this amazingly detailed and artistic drawing! L&F
Backroads, US - United States
Also----I really do want to visit again---and would like to see this place!
Backroads, US - United States
Doug---congratulations on your HIGHLIGHTED feature in WFS----fantastic work---lvf
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations for being one of our present SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTED ARTISTS, as you are very deserving of this special honor. Check it out on top of the Homepage of our site. It surely is a true honor to FEATURE THIS BEAUTY ON OUR HOMEPAGE! Your talents and love for art are surely dominant in this beautiful piece of outstanding art work! Thanks so very much for sharing, so we may enjoy and adore the beauty within! LIKED AND FAVED Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group) http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Backroads, US - United States
"today's present, is tomorrow's past" (by Doug Kreuger)----something to think about. I would rather go back to this time in your drawing---amazing details. I love old store fronts---with the plank steps and porch---and doors with bells that ring----a more simple time. This is expert work---thanks for sharing Doug---a nice mini vacation after watching too much news. lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much for your very touching comment, Nava! If you ever make it back this way, I'll be sure to show you this real place. It's only 15 mins. down the road…
Iola, WI - United States
WOW! The detail in this just blows me away! And the composition is excellent! L&F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Carolyn! I have long enjoyed the tactile experience of applying graphite to paper, especially when there is no hurry to be done…
Reno, NV - United States
Fantastic artwork Doug, you captured this quaint historic town perfectly!...F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Donna! This quaint little town is only 15 mins. from where I live. It is a very friendly place to sightsee, shop and dine.
Cambridge, ON - Canada
WOW, Doug! Fantastic pencil drawing! Perfect perspective and awesome details in this outstanding composition! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
WOW… Thanks so much for your glowing comment, Hanne! I have great respect for you and your masterful artistic abilities!
Singapore, SG - Singapore
I admire your patience in doing this! Great work, Doug! and yes, I do have a fondness for historic buildings too.
Iola, WI - United States
Wow Doug! The detail and love of historical buildings and towns surely is evident in this fabulous pencil drawing. Such magnificent detail! Fine perspective and reality in this masterpiece, my friend! Forever, Elvis
Doug Kreuger replied:
Randy, Thank you for being the first to comment on this newly posted pencil. Your writings are always so eloquent and appreciated! Encouraged by your remarks… I am inspired to upload more of my older artworks. Thanks!!
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