Whitely County Courthouse

Description

Whitley County Courthouse
18.25” x 17” • Watercolor on Paper • Signed Pamela Turnbow

Whitley County Courthouse is a luminous tribute to a place full of personal history. Painted in watercolor, this 18.25” x 17” piece captures the iconic courthouse in Columbia City, Indiana — the heart of the county where the artist raised her children.

The perspective is bold and exaggerated, as if the viewer is standing at the base of the courthouse, craning their neck to read the clock high above. This unique upward angle creates a sense of awe and familiarity, emphasizing the building’s grandeur while grounding it in everyday memory. The limestone façade glows with light on its left side, while a vivid blue sky frames the towering architecture, adding contrast and clarity.

Both nostalgic and stately, Whitley County Courthouse invites viewers to reflect on the landmarks that shape our communities and the quiet stories held in brick and stone. A beautiful piece for collectors of architectural artwork or those with ties to Indiana and the Midwest.