Amoorican Gothic

This quirky piece is based on the classic ‘American Gothic’ painting by Grant Wood.  The original was painted in 1930, after Grant noticed the Dibble House, a small white house built in the Carpenter Gothic architectural style, whilst driving in Iowa, America. 

Caroline says: “Grant’s painting has a slightly dark feeling about it, so capturing the facial expressions without it looking miserable was quite tricky. I hope I’ve found the balance between recreating the original feel and adding a touch of humour.”