Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Round Up
I love the old west and grandmother did several paintings in the late 1970's with western themes, not for me but for commercial outlets. So, I think it a bonus when I can find not only one of her paintings for sale, but also on a western theme. One of my favorites.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Alaskan

While she was there she apparently met a guy appearing like this. When she got home she painted him. I would guess she added a bit of gray to him as she was not really drawn to gray haired men. Sorry, politics slipped in there.
Although it has hung on my wall for years, it is not my style. But, something about it rings with honesty. If I met this guy on the streets I would probably recognize him.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Bavarian Mountains

This oil dates to the early 1980's I believe.
Of all of them, this is the nicest I think. She did do one more landscape after this and I am hoping to acquire these soon. But, due to size is difficult to transport and is quite some distance from here.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Aladdin's lamp

He had such a face, so full of expression and character. I think he was a bit of a character as it was!
About 1980, after his death, she did this painting of him as someone holding Aladdin's lamp.
I am actually hoping that the kids or grand-kids from his first marriage will contact me. They ought to know what their father/grandfather was like.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Over The Top

I have no idea what she used as the subject for this but during the late 1970's and early 1980's she painted several western style paintings. This was one of only two I have been able to recover for the family. I still wait and watch for the other three to show up on the market.
This painting won several awards at shows in Northern California. Luckily, because of this she chose not to sell it.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Spinning Wheel

It is interesting she chose to do another spinner and she went with her daughter as the spinner. Outside of the hair, it is definitely my mother's face, done from memory. Of course mother was a strawberry blond her entire life.
This was done about 1971.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Lake Tapps - 1987

Grandmother came up from California and painted this scene. Kept her off of the streets and busy.
Those whom know the location have all commented this was her best work, but I think she did much better. And, no one agrees with me!
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