FOLK ART - COLOURFUL EXPLORATIONS - an excerpt
Since this publication is one that is filled with pictures, an excerpt is a challenge, but here we go.
Page 4
His favourite pastime was oil painting, but, in addition, he created lovely works with stained glass. He was also a highly skilled wood turner.
When I saw he was losing interest, I had a large table set up in our basement family room with an easel at either end. Two painting stations - one for a very talented artist, the other for me, a woman who had never attempted to paint anything in her life.
My partner produced some lovely work. I didn't. But I did discover that I loved to paint. That was my beginning.
Page 5
It was friends who gave me the title of 'folk artist'. I accepted and I continue to be a prolific painter into my eighties. I love colour.
In this publication are many of my paintings. I hope you will enjoy my folk art.
Page 23
hasn't a care in the world.
His eye is not on
just the sparrow.
This is my most recent painting.
I chose it especially for page one
because it is a happy reminder of
Brian and I on one of our
many visits to Sault Ste Marie
when we stayed at the hotel
by the water.
FOLK ART - COLOURFUL EXPLORATIONS is available in paperback and in hard cover on all Amazon sites. You will find it on my AmazonAuthor's page at https://amazon.com/author/audreyaustin
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