Thing...............some of Mom's artwork.

[cpm9ball]

There are more than 300 of her paintings in our house, but these are some of my favorites..........

 

Acrylic - "Pendleton Roundup" (Oregon)

 

Oil - "Venice"

 

Watercolor - "Above-ground Pool"

 

Egg Tempera - "Playmates"

 

Oil - Untitled

 

Oil - Untitled

 

Oil - Untitled

 

Oil - Untitled

 

Pen & Ink - Untitled

 

Batik - "Up, Up and Away"

 

Watercolor - "Crabbing?"

 

Watercolor - "Strawberry Pot"

 

Watercolor - "Ashley & Friends"

 

Watercolor - Untitled

 

Fran Machuga when she won "Best of Show" for her work, "Chincoteague Ponies"

[supertooth]

Chris-----You know how I go WOW!! sometimes when I refer to a coin? Well, your mom deserves a double WOW! WOW! for her talents. Some folks just got it----your mom certainly had a great gift from the Almighty. Shame that we did not see them earlier. I don't know about the rest of the guys---But, I would like to see more. Bob [supertooth]

[cpm9ball]

Thanks, Bob, I'll try to take some more photos. Many of them are under glass, and I have to wait until the lighting is appropriate. I also should have mentioned that Mom did all of her own framing, matting & glass cutting.

 

Chris

[TomB]

That is spectacular, Chris. Your mom obviously was a talented woman. I will second Bob's request if you feel like sharing.

[Hoot]

I'll add to the WOW! factor - wonderful!

 

My favorite among those is the dragonfly - bugs are special to my heart.

 

Hoot

[EZ_E]

And I third it!

[James_OldeTowne]

Astonishing artwork! Your Mom lives on through the eyes of an artist.

[the_Thing ®]

wow, when you said your mom was a painter and artist, I thought "cool", but those pictures are down right amazing.

[WinstonWare]

Very impressive work

[MikeKing]

That is really BEAUTIFUL art work. Thank you so much for sharing!

[Bruceswar]

Nothing more to Say than WOW! A true range of work. I happen to like the stylistic work on the Hot Air Balloon Painting. Thanks for sharing!

[TJ'S Coins]

A great collection of art representing the wonderful talent your mom was given.

[MunkyMan95]

Those are awesome!!!

[midwest]

Those are quite amazing.

[jgrinz]

I dont know if this is inappropriate or not .. but are these going to be for sale?

My favorite in this batch has got to be crabbing What are realist when it comes to her artistic viewpoint on Life and her surroundings.

Very Impressed and we are truley at a loss for both her life and her talents.

 

Through her work she will live forever ...

[IGWT]

Chris, did your Mom take lessons or was she self-taught? Those pictures are wonderful and a great legacy of her time with us.

[the_Thing ®]

I think its amazing how wide of range she was able to paint. The different styles. Impressive impressive impressive.

[cpm9ball]

Chris, did your Mom take lessons or was she self-taught? Those pictures are wonderful and a great legacy of her time with us.

 

She was self-taught.

 

Chris

[the_Thing ®]

The picture you have of her, the Best of Show, is a wonderful picture.

[jgrinz]

Artistic talent for the most part I think is a natural thing and best left to roam free ... Teaching tends to put boundries on your natural talent so I am not surprised at hearing this. I am a self taught musician ( Bass Player ) had two lessons and left because of the constraints involved BUT I had a very good EAR and could pick up and play most songs on the Radio at a whim .. had a pretty good carreer but it became boring ... as it ended up being the same ol

5 string Fretless Bass guitar ... sure they added a 6th string but my hand wasn't large enough what more can I do .. I could play just about anything ... Your mother HAD immeasurable talent with an immeasurable PALLETTE of inspiration .. She needed NO lessons to see what she saw ! AND I am sure there was nothing in her eyes that looked like it wwas the same as the last ...

I think I would have been inspired if I met this women ... as I know her paintings have to done.

[the_Thing ®]

I can't even draw a stick figure without it scaring small children, so I have a great amount of respect for artists. You either got it or you don't, and she lots had of it.

[Bruceswar]

Artistic talent for the most part I think is a natural thing and best left to roam free ... Teaching tends to put boundries on your natural talent so I am not surprised at hearing this. I am a self taught musician ( Bass Player ) had two lessons and left because of the constraints involved BUT I had a very good EAR and could pick up and play most songs on the Radio at a whim .. had a pretty good carreer but it became boring ... as it ended up being the same ol

5 string Fretless Bass guitar ... sure they added a 6th string but my hand wasn't large enough what more can I do .. I could play just about anything ... Your mother HAD immeasurable talent with an immeasurable PALLETTE of inspiration .. She needed NO lessons to see what she saw ! AND I am sure there was nothing in her eyes that looked like it wwas the same as the last ...

I think I would have been inspired if I met this women ... as I know her paintings have to done.

 

Music is a labor of love.. either you love it or you don't.... Its like coins... once your into it you never can get out. You will return to your bass playing.

[jgrinz]

You a music guy there Bruce . .Ye' MAN of Large Hair

I have music recording from when I was 13 .. till about 8 years ago .. It is quite amusing to listen to the growth ..

wanna hear one of the Demos ( Not to railroad this post )

[Bruceswar]

Yes not to railroad this post.. There are some great pictures... And sure I do.

[MunkyMan95]

There are more than 300 of her paintings in our house

 

300??? Are they all hanging on the wall, or are you just saying that you own more than 300 altogether? 300 on a wall would take up quite a lot of space.

[Amanda]

Wow. Those pieces are absolutely stunning! And it clearly shows that she had skill in many different disciplines and mediums. Thank you for sharing with us.

 

My favorite has to be "Crabbing?" as well, I was born in New England and have many happy memories of crabbing.

 

Thank you again for sharing your mom's work with us.

 

-Amanda

[kryptonitecomics]

Chris.....what can I say that hasn't already been said???

 

Your mom is very talented and it's a shame it didn't rub off.....

 

 

 

[MunkyMan95]

Chris.....what can I say that hasn't already been said???

 

Your mom is very talented and it's a shame it didn't rub off.....

 

 

 

 

Poor Chris....

[comicdonna]

Outstanding!

[Oldtrader3]

Being also from New England, I like the Crabbing work also. Your Mom had a special talent. I bet you are really proud of her accomplishments, Chris.