P. Buckley Moss’ newest painting of Victorian House is scary good
While P. Buckley Moss has portrayed plenty of Amish community scenes over her years of developing into a nationally renowned artist, her most recent idea generated from the beauty of the Victorian era, and even had her chasing after ghosts.
Moss stopped by Berlin Creek Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 24, to meet fans and sign her newest painting of the Millersburg Victorian House.
“I was really taken by the beauty and the history of the Victorian House,” said Moss of her newest subject. “We had such a good time visiting there, and hearing about all of the stories that come with the house.”
Moss has found visiting Holmes County a therapeutic time, and she said that much of her inspiration for her paintings comes from visits to the area.
“This is such a wonderful community here,” said Moss of Holmes County. “Every time I come here I am always amazed at the kind and caring hospitality of everyone. It is just a great place to visit because people here make my trip worthwhile.”
Moss again stayed at the Miller Haus, where she said she enjoys simply sitting around the fire chatting into the evening hours, out in the country, where she finds much of her inspiration.
As for her love affair with Holmes County, Berlin Creek Gallery owner Nancy Tarzan said that after a long time of being absent, Moss has begun making routine stops in the heart of Amish Country, which works well considering that Berlin Creek Gallery carries countless Moss paintings and prints.
“Three years ago it had been over a decade since she had stopped in to sign and visit, but now she has been here three times in the past three years,” said an elated Tarzan, taking in the large turnout to visit with Moss. “She has such a genuine quality to her. She is genuine and unpretentious, and she gives every single person who comes in here to visit her full attention. Ever since she began painting and greeting people, she has always felt that she owes that to the people who support her. That’s why she is known as The People’s Artist.”
Tarzan said that their evening at the Victorian House on Thursday, Sept. 22 consisted of a party meal, live music by Larry Wilgus, the singing innkeeper, and a tour through the museum, with plenty of old-time and some spooky stories being related by Mark Boley, Victorian House director.
“We went touring for ghosts,” said Tarzan with a laugh. “We had a fun evening.”
But it was Saturday to which most of the other people were looking forward. Moss sat in the showroom of Berlin Creek Gallery and met patrons and fans alike as they shuffled in and out of the gallery, many of them toting their own personal paintings and prints created by Moss, others purchasing new items right there on the spot for her to sign. Moss gladly greeted and chatted throughout the day, as a steady stream of people rolled through the gallery.
“She always brings in such a huge crowd, not just because of her art, but because she is such a treat to talk with too,” said Tarzan of Moss.
Marnie Saunders and her mother, Patricia Pillot, of Canton, awaited their turn to meet and greet the artist, and said that the simplistic style and beautiful renderings of the Amish way of life are what had drawn them to Moss’ creations.
“I love the kids and the colors she presents,” said Saunders. “We’ve made a point of coming down here the past couple of years when she has been here. We’ve been collecting her art for a while, and we probably have 30 pieces or so.”
Pillot said that her oldest daughter bought her a Moss piece years ago, and she has been hooked on the artist’s paintings ever since.
“It’s all absolutely lovely, and it definitely makes our house complete,” said Pillot. “We enjoy her art every day.”
Rebecca Farmer, of River View, Mich., said that her family was in Charlotte, and on their way home they had stopped in at Berlin Creek Gallery on a whim. There, she learned about the upcoming Moss show, and decided to make the trip back to Buckeye Country to met the artist in person.
“I am a quilter, so I love colors, and Miss Moss does such a super job using colors in her art,” said Farmer. “She works in so much, but yet she is not gaudy at all. There is all of this wonderful detail, and every one of her pictures tells a great story. That’s why I am so taken by her work.”
Moss ventures to Amish Country have netted her plenty of painting material. Over the years she has put paint to canvas depicting the old Charm schoolhouse, Zoar Hotel, The Der Weiss Farm in Walnut Creek, Boyd School near Berlin and Chestnut Ridge School near Walnut Creek as settings for her art. Now, the Victorian House has been added, and Moss isn’t done with Amish Country by a long shot.
“I’m already planning my next trip, and I am always willing to sit down and listen to someone who has a good idea as to something that might make a nice setting,” said Moss. “There certainly is no lack of beauty around this countryside to paint.”
Moss stopped by Berlin Creek Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 24, to meet fans and sign her newest painting of the Millersburg Victorian House.
“I was really taken by the beauty and the history of the Victorian House,” said Moss of her newest subject. “We had such a good time visiting there, and hearing about all of the stories that come with the house.”
Moss has found visiting Holmes County a therapeutic time, and she said that much of her inspiration for her paintings comes from visits to the area.
“This is such a wonderful community here,” said Moss of Holmes County. “Every time I come here I am always amazed at the kind and caring hospitality of everyone. It is just a great place to visit because people here make my trip worthwhile.”
Moss again stayed at the Miller Haus, where she said she enjoys simply sitting around the fire chatting into the evening hours, out in the country, where she finds much of her inspiration.
As for her love affair with Holmes County, Berlin Creek Gallery owner Nancy Tarzan said that after a long time of being absent, Moss has begun making routine stops in the heart of Amish Country, which works well considering that Berlin Creek Gallery carries countless Moss paintings and prints.
“Three years ago it had been over a decade since she had stopped in to sign and visit, but now she has been here three times in the past three years,” said an elated Tarzan, taking in the large turnout to visit with Moss. “She has such a genuine quality to her. She is genuine and unpretentious, and she gives every single person who comes in here to visit her full attention. Ever since she began painting and greeting people, she has always felt that she owes that to the people who support her. That’s why she is known as The People’s Artist.”
Tarzan said that their evening at the Victorian House on Thursday, Sept. 22 consisted of a party meal, live music by Larry Wilgus, the singing innkeeper, and a tour through the museum, with plenty of old-time and some spooky stories being related by Mark Boley, Victorian House director.
“We went touring for ghosts,” said Tarzan with a laugh. “We had a fun evening.”
But it was Saturday to which most of the other people were looking forward. Moss sat in the showroom of Berlin Creek Gallery and met patrons and fans alike as they shuffled in and out of the gallery, many of them toting their own personal paintings and prints created by Moss, others purchasing new items right there on the spot for her to sign. Moss gladly greeted and chatted throughout the day, as a steady stream of people rolled through the gallery.
“She always brings in such a huge crowd, not just because of her art, but because she is such a treat to talk with too,” said Tarzan of Moss.
Marnie Saunders and her mother, Patricia Pillot, of Canton, awaited their turn to meet and greet the artist, and said that the simplistic style and beautiful renderings of the Amish way of life are what had drawn them to Moss’ creations.
“I love the kids and the colors she presents,” said Saunders. “We’ve made a point of coming down here the past couple of years when she has been here. We’ve been collecting her art for a while, and we probably have 30 pieces or so.”
Pillot said that her oldest daughter bought her a Moss piece years ago, and she has been hooked on the artist’s paintings ever since.
“It’s all absolutely lovely, and it definitely makes our house complete,” said Pillot. “We enjoy her art every day.”
Rebecca Farmer, of River View, Mich., said that her family was in Charlotte, and on their way home they had stopped in at Berlin Creek Gallery on a whim. There, she learned about the upcoming Moss show, and decided to make the trip back to Buckeye Country to met the artist in person.
“I am a quilter, so I love colors, and Miss Moss does such a super job using colors in her art,” said Farmer. “She works in so much, but yet she is not gaudy at all. There is all of this wonderful detail, and every one of her pictures tells a great story. That’s why I am so taken by her work.”
Moss ventures to Amish Country have netted her plenty of painting material. Over the years she has put paint to canvas depicting the old Charm schoolhouse, Zoar Hotel, The Der Weiss Farm in Walnut Creek, Boyd School near Berlin and Chestnut Ridge School near Walnut Creek as settings for her art. Now, the Victorian House has been added, and Moss isn’t done with Amish Country by a long shot.
“I’m already planning my next trip, and I am always willing to sit down and listen to someone who has a good idea as to something that might make a nice setting,” said Moss. “There certainly is no lack of beauty around this countryside to paint.”
Published: September 27, 2011
