Marybeth Heikes

Paintings in Watercolor & Mixed Media

Midwest Life

Early Fall Harvest

Early Fall Harvest

September 12, 2024

This petite old barn collage is a continuation of my Iowa series work, which I really love to do. I favor a square format instead of the typical horizontal landscape composition. more »

Ragbrai LI

Ragbrai LI

August 15, 2024

This abstract bicycle collage is part of the RAGBRAI series. Pieces of an actual road map were used in the design, and include the actual cities the riders stay overnight after the day's ride. more »

Midwest Farm Fields

Midwest Farm Fields

July 25, 2024

This painting was inspired by the endless field configurations I notice when driving around Iowa. Barn structures are like old friends sitting in the curving fields of crops. more »

Exline Red Barn

Exline Red Barn

June 13, 2024

This barn is located in the small town of Exline, Iowa, south of Centerville. It is a very plain-looking structure made of stucco, with a holey roof. more »

The Drake Barn

The Drake Barn

May 30, 2024

This is an acrylic collage of a barn in Exline, Iowa. Behind the barn was a distinctive brick silo which was starting to lean to the side. more »

Long Gone

Long Gone

September 28, 2023

I love the old barn structures -- they have so much character. This particular barn was located east of Centerville. What attracted me were the shapes of the barn, the broken roof, the silos, shed and poles. more »

Final Chapter

Final Chapter

May 4, 2022

My love affair with the old barns in Iowa continues. I have been roaming the countryside photographing these distinct structures that are full of character. more »