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Country Moments

Barn 1981 ©

Heidi's Secret Ⓒ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
"Heidi's Secret" Ⓒ

1989 ● Ink/ Acrylic

20"x 16"

"West Road Barn"

12/1989 ● Acrylic

11"x14"

"West Road Barn" is located 3/4 of a mile from the artists' home in upstate New York. As you can see this is an earlier piece as Ms. Simon's style has changed. Again this medium is acrylics and was painted in 12/1989.

"Old Farm" © All Rights Reserved
"Old Farm"©

1979 • 20"x16"

ink/ink wash/acrylic

This is a inking with a ink wash, and few places enhanced with acrylics. Ms. Simon created this piece when she was a junior in High School. She would spend hours at a young age of 4, quietly drawing in her room. Linda's mother felt like she was neglecting Linda, but was always there watching over her... realizing she was just were & doing just what she was happy doing the most!

"Divine Beginnings" ©

Oil/on Canvas board

1/2001 ⦁ 20"x 16"

Linda Simon and niece Kendra love horses and is drawn to them and their surroundings. Simon loves to paint with lots of textures.... pits, cracks, and pealing paint displaying lots of history and character. This particular oil painting brings many memories to mind, it is remenicent of my late Grandfather Hill.

"Timeless" © All Rights Reserved
"Timeless" ©

11"x14" • 4/25/02

oil on canvas bd

Timeless is a very calming painting. One that Ms. Simon's Mother favors and claims its on top of her list. The theme through all of the artist's work is to make you have a very pleasant warm experience.

"Semi-Formal"©

Oil ⚫ 11/2006

20"x 16"

Linda L Simon

The title "Semi-Formal" for this oil painting is so fitting. Linda Simon's memories growing up, watching the cows grazing across the road made time go by slow. The wonderful barn is one that is about 1 mile from were Linda lives at present. People call it the circus barn because when the circus came to town that's were the elephants were kept. The formal band is playing for a wedding in the country. The bass and the trombone players are Linda's nephews Jared Light and Derrek Root (in squatting position.. he is a baseball catcher in college). The violin player is a good friend. Hidden on the tags of the cows spells out Hillary, the name of Ms. Simon's daughter. What a way to celebrate!

"Light Touch"

"Light Touch"©

Oil ⚫ 12/18/2002

20"x16"

Light touch is a equine term but also has a second meaning for this painting. Ms. Simon's maiden name is Light. Hence (Capturing The Light, Lighthouse Hill). Pictured in this painting is Linda's brother and nephew (Rob Light seated, Jared light in back). They are hauling milk to the city just like Ms. Simon's Grandfather Hill did! Except, her Grandfather hauled milk with many 18 wheelers to New York City. R. Light and son and Don Hill and son makes this all in the family!

"Maple Way" © All Rights Reserved
"Maple Way" ©

Oil ● 4/2001

24"x12"

"Maple Way" so... reminds Linda of her Grandfather Hill! Her Grandfather had quite a few horses in his time. Ms. Simon's ponies were painted to look like a pair her Grandfather had. One sunny day when linda was a teenager, one of them bucked her off (because of her poor riding skills) and she landed in the stream! Grandfather Hill thought it was so funny and he never let her forget it. If he were here today, I am sure he would be able to tell us stories about the time honored gathering of "sap by hand" that is slow in rhythm and rich in history.

"A Helping Hand" ©

Acrylic • 1995

12"x 11"

The original acrylic-on-canvas painting was inspired by a nostalgic black and white photo. This reproduction illustrates a car lover's duty required before displaying his proud possession. Always a shine and then go on the weekly Sunday drive! The colors used in the original painting bring out the feeling of a crisp fall day. Larger sizes, Matting and Framing are available for additional cost.

"Frosty Frolic" ⓒ

16"x 20" ● Oil Canvas/Bd

12/11/2005

Linda Simon's daughter is out for a day of tobogganing with her friends. "Frosty Frolic" was a request from Hillary. She wanted her and her friend's to have a snow day! Hillary in the front followed by Meghan Finn, Molly Swillia, Erin McSherry. On the side lines watching is a snow woman for every girl and Thor, Linda and Hillary's chocolate lab!

"Amish Road" © All Rights Reserved -
"Amish Road"

Acrylic ● 12"x 16"

4/9/1991

Ms. Simon painted this acrylic to ease her life at a time she was dealing with a lot of hardship. Quiet, simple, and peaceful are what come to mind upon viewing this country scene, just what the artist needed. This painting represents a new beginning and is still very comforting to this day. Copyright All Rights Reserved

"Shop Talk" © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
"Shop Talk" 2010

"American Express" ©

Acrylic ● 1983

20"x16"

Linda Simon created this painting in acrylics in 1983."American Express" a history book cover, was a college assignment for her illustration class. Linda no longer paints in acrylics. She uses a 000 paint brush and the paint is dry before it gets to the canvas. Linda now paints in non-toxic oils. Ms. Simon and her daughter Hillary live about 50 yards from the New York, Susquehanna & Western train track. Linda has a toy train extended from the ceiling of her studio. As the awesome sound of the train whistle blows passing through town....so does the toy train in the studio!

Dog Days!

2009-03-23

"Cooper" ⓒ

11" x 14"

Oil Canvas/Bd ⚫ 1/2009

This is Ms. Simon's new addition to her family. Cooper is the son of her other chocolate lab, Thor and grandson to Thors father Jet. The puppy is about 3 months in the painting, at 1 years old he is just shy his fathers size. Cooper is as sweet as the roses he is laid upon!

"Lasting Impressions" Ⓒ All Rights Reserved
"Lasting Impressions"

12"x 16" ● Oil /Canvas Bd

This oil painting is in memory of Jet and his daughter Sydney, they are the loving labs of artist Linda Simon. Simon's nephews and nieces knew right away that the man spreading the cement was their Grandpa Light. Always wearing his favorite color and Syracuse University hat. Linda's loyal dogs have passed away, but have left their impression forever with everyone!

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"Capturing The Light"©
"Capturing The Light"©

Oil/Canvas Bd. • 10/2004

Jet, Sydney and the puppy Thor, are out for a day of painting with their owner Linda Simon. The black labs sadly have passed of old age. The chocolate puppy Thor is now grown and has added a 3rd generation, his chocolate baby, Cooper! Ms.Simon has handmade this fictional paradise to be the perfect place to create. Not only the perfect place but, the name of the painting "Capturing The Light", LIght is Linda's maiden name! Copyright- All Rights Reserved

"Meadow Haven"

Oil • 2005

16"x 20"

This oil painting was created with the artist's brother in mind. Upon growing up, her brother never let her build or enter the hand made forts that he considered his sanctuaries. He built his creations out of old boards, stiicks, dirt, leaves, and holes. This artist has painted an exclusive treehouse retreat out of canvas, oil, paint, and love. This girls haven is every boys dream!

"Brandy"

Color Pencil

1987

This is a sketch of a very special dog, that was very much a member of the Simon family. Brandy was the last puppy left in her litter and was still with her mother at three months old. She was 80% lab and the only one out of eight pups that had a pencil nose. Linda's sister had gotten a puppy on her visit to see family at the Thousand Islands. Linda had mentioned she would like one but sure there was not a chance any puppies were left. To her surprise her sister showed up a month later and delivered to her a precious gift! Brandy was very smart, loyal and was her constant companion. When Hillary was born Brandy was there for every diaper change, feeding, and bath. As Ms. Simon's daughter grew, Brandy turned into the sister Hillary didn't have. The two would play for hours and brandy never let Hillary out of her sight...always protecting her.... Brandy just had a mothering instinct, if the baby (Hillary) woke in the morning her crib in the next room, Brandy would go wake Linda and take her to the baby. At age 8 Brandy seemed depressed. The Simon family had gone through many extreme trial and tribulations that scared the family. So Linda got a black lab puppy for Brandy, protection and a new beginning to heal. Brandy had a new job and she took over being a Mom to puppy Jet. Now....the Simons' are on their third generation of males from jet. Brandy's tender Mothering has been passed down not just to the dogs but to Linda's daughter as well!

"Hess'er Puppies"

5/2000 • Color Pencil

16" x 20"

Growing up, Ms. Simon had a friend Jacqui Hess that lived on the farm just up the road.

Jacqui had the most adorable basset hound dog.

His name was Hess'er puppy! Linda loved and always wanted that dog.

Now she can say she has a whole family of Hess'er puppies!

"Hands of Devotion" © All Rights Reserved
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Victorian Times

Mystical

2009-03-23

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"Alice In Wonder Land" © All Rights Reserved

"Children's Enchantment"

3/2002 ● Oil/Canvas Board

16"x 18"

A fall harvest party is being enjoyed by a group of happy children. Dressed up in costumes of the renaissance, they squeal with delight as they dance on the floor of the old barn. The celebration is decked out with little white lights, candles, big bales of hay and a table garnished with all their favorite yummy food. The sun pours through the cracks of the old building and the endangered sheep, called curly ewe, watch in amazement. Oh how Ms. Simon wishes she were young again!

"Flutter Flies"©

Oil ⚫ 12/2003

16"x 20"

Linda L Simon

"Angelika" ⓒ

"Angelika"ⓒ

oil ⚫ 2005

20"x16"

Linda L Simon

This painting was created for a heavenly friend of the artist, whom orginated from Germany. Her name is Angelika which in english is "angel". Displayed behind the sweet winged babies is a phrase "God Watches Over Us". Angelika carries this saying with her every were for guidance and solitude. These carefree cherubs will watch over and sprinkle you with entertainment! Matting, framing and, giclee' prints upon request.

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Bouquet of Ballet © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
"Bouquet of Ballet" ©

10/19/2002

Oil/canvas bd ● 13"x 12"

At five years old Ms. Simon's little sister had not been born. So she had her own princess room all to her self. Linda doesn't have too many memories at that tender young age but a few. She remembers her room was pink, and had a white draping valance over the bed, just like in the "Princess And The Pea"! She was so little she had to get a running start to jump up and make it on the huge bed. Every day when she took her nap, she would lay on the bed and stare up at the wall. There were two pictures of ballerinas and she would fall a sleep dreaming she was dancing!

Buds & Blooms

"Mei"

"Mei" ©

(winter chinese flower)

Linda Light Simon

Gouache/Water Color Pencil

1/2010

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"A Hand in Hand"©

Color Pencil ● 12/1990

Original 12"x16"

"Beyond the Garden Gate" © All Rights Reserved
"Beyond The Garden Gate"

Acrylic ●

"Grandma Light's Peonies"

Oil ⚫ 10"x8"

6/30/2002

One summer Ms. Simon's Grandmother Light had given her many peony bulbs, she noted that they were over 50 years old. Linda dug a trench down the side of her driveway (which the neighbors would tease.."was a oil pipeline to Alaska!) and planted the bulbs. Over time the bulbs would bloom into a glorious sweet smelling show. People would tell her they would always take a annual stroll every year by just to see the site! Linda also enjoyed the view and aroma from her studio. So one day she went and picked a bunch and painted them so they could be enjoyed year round!

"Kara's Poppies"©

Oil Pastel ● 12/2007

8 1/2"x 14 3/4"

Kara Eaker is Hillary Simon's roommate at Nazareth College, Pittsford, NY. Linda and Hillary gave this Oil Pastel as a gift to her, hence "Kara's Poppy's. When entering in the girls dorm room, florals are every where, you would think you have entered a new season of Spring!

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"Hillary's Garden" © All Rights Reserved

"Hillary's Garden"©
Acrylics ● 12/1990
20"x 16"
Linda L Simon

When Hillary, Linda Simon's daughter, was two years old she painted "Hillary's Garden". Ms. Simon was trying to predict what Hillary would look like as a young woman. She planted all her favorite flowers for that time of year. She has said, now that Hillary is in her second year of college, she wasn't too far off her vision.

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"Grace Under the Parasol" © All Rights Reserved
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"Mayday Serenade"©

Oil ⚫ 11/2000

20"x 16" ● Linda L Simon

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"HAPPY" ©

8"x10" ● 2008

Oil/Canvas Board

The artist loves to paint flowers for her love Hillary. Hillary has all her Mothers florals blown up into posters and hung in her college soccer house apartment. Upon entering, you feel uplifted and "Happy", as if spring has sprung!

"Dandy Day"Ⓒ

Oil ● 12/2007

16"x 20"

Linda L Simon

Dandelions fill the wheat field that has been harvested in piles. The giggling girls are having a dandy day, jumping in the mud created from rain the day before. These are reminders of happy memories for the artist Linda Simon. When her daughter Hillary, was little, she and her friends would jump in the puddles of rain and squeal with joy. Make crowns out of dandelion chains and rub their cheeks making yellow flower blush. Linda believes these are the things in life that are most memorable. When observing this oil painting "Dandy Day" you will not only see but feel the simple life!

Oil ● 10/2004

20"x 24"

Jet, Sydney and the puppy Thor, are out for a day of painting with their owner Linda Simon. The black labs sadly have passed of old age. The chocolate puppy Thor is now grown and has added a 3rd generation, his chocolate baby, Cooper! Ms.Simon has handmade this fictional paradise to be the perfect place to create. Not only the perfect place but, the name of the painting "Capturing The Light", LIght is Linda's maiden name!

4/2/2003 ● Watercolor Pencil

8"x 8" ● Linda L Simon

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"Lighthouse Hill"

Oil ● 1/2000

8"x10"/ Canvas on Board

This is a painting of Portland Head Lighthouse and Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse (background) in Maine. It was gift to Linda's father for his birthday, appropriately named after her fathers last name(Light) and her mothers maiden name (Hill).

"Kilauea Lighthouse" © All Rights Reserved

Water Color Pencil

14"x14.5 ● 2004

"Kilauea Lighthouse" is a lighthouse located on North Kilauea, one of Hawaii islands.

Oil • 3/1/2009

7"x 5"

1981 ● Ink

"Horns" ©

12"x 16" ● Oil

12/24/2003

Ms. Simon's likes to put her nieces and nephews in the paintings! "Horns" was painted for her nephews. Linda loves to paint all textures, and that is what she was drawn to with the rams.

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"Sporty"

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Bears & Hairs

2009-03-27

"Some Bunny's A Fuzzy Wuzzy" © All Rights Reserved

8"x10" ⚫ 7/17/2001

Oil/Canvas Bd

Funny Bunny Collection- Spring "Some Bunny Loves You", appropriately named for the pair of loving bunnies, gnawing on a branch of bleeding heart! Linda Simon has loved bunnies since she was a child. She would visit her Grandma B's bunny farm during summer break. She and her sister Heidi, would pick out a bunny to keep for the 2 weeks of their stay. By the end of the visit the happy bunny's were following the sisters around like puppies!

Oil/Canvas Bd 8/2001

8"x10"

"Some Bunny's A Fuzzy Wuzzy" is the funniest name. Fun is what this series is all about! This collection of bunnies is very popular with everybody.

"Some Bunny's A Honey"© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

8"x 10" ⚫ Oil/Canvas Bd

This bunny was Ms. Simon's wonderful pet that ran around the studio. His best friend Linda's cat Salem, and they would play tag with one another. His name was Hickory and he lived to ripe old age of 11!