For some inexplicable reason, I love
original portrait paintings, those odd ones, painted by unknown artists…
particularly fun is to hunt for them in thrift stores and second-hand shops… I’m
always on the look for them… if you get
lucky, you’ll always find some of the best bohemian looking portrait paintings
ever.
On President’s day, this past Monday our
local Goodwill had a 50% sale going all throughout the entire store… everything
50% off. That’s when I went by, and discovered
this beauty!
I was super lucky to have found her!
And only for $3
And only for $3
I always love to give my newly found treasures a name, and always look for it on the back of the paintings, in case it already
came with one. Like with my lovely Judith here…
She came with her name on the back of the
canvas…
She's a large painting, and I just love her!
She looked perfect in our little aqua and white kitchen at our little white cottage
This particular canvas I just found was enclosed in some
sorts of a removable wood frame… pretty,
but I like the simpler canvas look better.
So, I removed the canvas from the frame, and that’s when I found the
name of the girl in the painting, although... it could be the painter’s name? I duno!
Would you help me figure it out!
Is it Jenn Blue? Jean Elle? Jeane Lue? Jeane Blue? I wish I be a graphologist so I can figure
this one out! What do you all think?
Here it is in another light!
Although the portrait is a little bit dark
for my taste, and I would have preferred some livelier colors instead, I think
she’s still beautiful, and it goes perfect in my gypsy room!
I don’t know why the painter chose to add
the dripping paint along neck and arms, and the rather creepy dark spot on that one side
of the neck… as if suggesting a gash? or a horrible wound? Or maybe it was just the intention of a bad painter? Maybe? Is she supposed to be a sad girl? Then maybe her name should really be
Jeane Blue? Nay, it is Jennelle me
thinks, and she’s a nostalgic, but beautiful gypsy girl!
Leave your comments!
I am guessing Jennelle too. Very dramatic(-: I like her and she looks great in your room.
ReplyDeleteDear Cielo I am back after so long and much sickness also yet more dear ones gone I say it is because I am older But some have been young we had 2 earthquakes here in the UK
ReplyDeleteWhy should we be so proud as to thin we should escape as the rest of the word is in travail How I loved GARDENING alas not possible
For me these UNINVITED guests turn up at every corner.
Enoug of me
Al I can abolish is my writing
I manage Theft shop finds
But have been taking much the God will
Yes it was terrible for your mother
I believe the many times you are changing the Gypsy setee is a process of grieving I know you arrange much but this is different
Dear Soul as the Deer pants for the water so my soul runs after you
You alone are my hears desire and I long to worship you
I only have a small phone now so is difficult as I can no longer use a computer or tablet
I will come by again when health allows and see your graceful beauty
And loving care and gratitude with every blessing
Hi Freydis... so good to see you again! Glad you're doing good.
DeleteBe blessed!
Cielo
Forgive my spelling mistakes not easy in small box in little phone accomplish is one
ReplyDeleteShalom His Peace
Bonitos tus cuadros Cielo lucen estupendos en tu casa y que suerte conseguirlos a buen precio. Besos desde EspaƱa
ReplyDeleteI think, by all my years as an English teacher readung allsorts of handwriting,it is Jeanelle... Lovely. Not sure either about the meaning behind the gashy drips.... Artsy I hope.
ReplyDeletewow... so sorry about spell check or whatever... *reading all sorts of handwriting, it is...*
ReplyDeleteWow... so sorry about spell check or whatever... *reading all sorts of handwriting, it is...* and *Jennelle...
ReplyDeleteLove it!! šš
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Now I see what you mean about a little creepy ;) I think it is Jennelle also. I like her....so unique. Great find!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like her. And thank you for letting me know... that confirms I should keep her.
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