Description

Amish Girl Skater Painting by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Amish Girl Skater Painting is an original, hand-signed watercolor by P. Buckley Moss, part of the Moss Painting Collection and Moss Skater Collection. This work is never printed and stands as a one-of-a-kind original, offering a rare opportunity for collectors of Moss’s beloved winter imagery.

Amish Girl Skater Painting features an Amish girl in a long black dress, bonnet, and flowing blue scarf, gliding gracefully across a frozen landscape. She carries a small bundled object, symbolizing warmth and care amid the cool stillness of winter. Behind her, delicate bare trees rise against a softly shaded sky in shades of blue and white, echoing the serenity of a snow-covered countryside.

As with all Moss originals, Amish Girl Skater Painting will be officially registered in the buyer’s name with Canada Goose Gallery and P. Buckley Moss Distribution, ensuring its provenance and authenticity.

Style & Technique

Amish Girl Skater Painting demonstrates Moss’s mastery of minimalist linework and color layering. The circular framing device focuses the viewer’s eye, drawing attention to the stillness of the setting and the quiet movement of the skater. Moss’s use of blues and whites conveys both cold beauty and emotional warmth — her hallmark balance of simplicity and depth.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood is peaceful, graceful, and reflective, perfectly capturing the timeless innocence of Amish life and the joy of winter skating. Moss’s work often celebrates community, tradition, and resilience, making this piece a tender reflection of those values.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Amish Girl Skater Painting original painting would be a perfect addition to a winter-themed collection, entryway, or sitting room where its calming energy can be appreciated.

It also makes an excellent gift for Moss collectors, Amish culture admirers, or those who treasure snowy seasonal imagery.

The Magic of Owning an Original Artwork

There is something undeniably powerful about standing before an original work of art. Every brushstroke, every layer of paint, every subtle detail carries the hand, heart, and intention of the artist. Unlike a print, which can be duplicated and shared, an original is one-of-a-kind: a singular creation that exists nowhere else in the world.

To own an original is to hold the very moment of its creation, to feel the presence of the artist, and to experience the depth, texture, and energy that can never be fully captured in reproduction.

An original artwork is more than decoration; it is a legacy piece. It carries prestige, value, and a story that becomes part of your own. Collectors often describe the experience as intimate, a relationship with the artist and their vision, while also knowing they are investing in culture, creativity, and something that will endure

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: P. Buckley Moss often included Amish skaters in her work, inspired by her years in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, where ice skating was both a recreational pastime and a cherished tradition during long winters.

🖼️ Collector’s Insight: Because this painting was never printed, it is a unique Moss winter original. Works in the Moss Skater Collection are particularly collectible, as they combine Moss’s iconic Amish figures with the seasonal landscapes that remain among her most beloved subjects.

Hand Signed: “P Buckley Moss 88” – Inside the circle lower right side.

Image size: 6-3/8 Inches x 6-3/4 inches.

This painting has been previously framed.

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.