Ozzie_Isaac said:

HeavyG said:

Buying a bus ticket for grandma.

Must not like Grandma.

T'was a joke. I thought somebody might get it. Apparently not.

NCSmoky said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Picked up some new, original artwork - very big canvasses. The current lighting is not doing them any favours, IMO. Went modern on two of them, which is a departure from our other pieces. The first one was such a good deal that it’s almost criminal. The third one, which was much less of a deal, is one of my favourite artists - an American named Ken Vincent. Had a smaller, similar landscape painting with blue sky by him, but always wanted a much bigger one. Big brother has arrived. 

Beautiful abstracts, the texturing on the second piece is impressive. Oil or Acrylic?

Thanks. It is signed so as to suggest it should be hung horizontally, but the vertical hang suits my space better and I like the heavy, dark portion at the bottom with the lighter colours at the top. 

GrateEggspectations said:

NCSmoky said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Picked up some new, original artwork - very big canvasses. The current lighting is not doing them any favours, IMO. Went modern on two of them, which is a departure from our other pieces. The first one was such a good deal that it’s almost criminal. The third one, which was much less of a deal, is one of my favourite artists - an American named Ken Vincent. Had a smaller, similar landscape painting with blue sky by him, but always wanted a much bigger one. Big brother has arrived. 

Beautiful abstracts, the texturing on the second piece is impressive. Oil or Acrylic?

Thanks. It is signed so as to suggest it should be hung horizontally, but the vertical hang suits my space better and I like the heavy, dark portion at the bottom with the lighter colours at the top. 

These are original oil paintings. The individual I bought from was obviously a serious art collector. Was selling 30 or so pieces, many of which were not my style. She had an original photograph by Yousuf Karsh, one of the true greats of portrait photographs.

If you’re into art, please share some of yours.

One of our Flash Gordans

@frazzdaddy: That is really cool. Sounds like you have at least a few to boot!

GrateEggspectations said:

NCSmoky said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Picked up some new, original artwork - very big canvasses. The current lighting is not doing them any favours, IMO. Went modern on two of them, which is a departure from our other pieces. The first one was such a good deal that it’s almost criminal. The third one, which was much less of a deal, is one of my favourite artists - an American named Ken Vincent. Had a smaller, similar landscape painting with blue sky by him, but always wanted a much bigger one. Big brother has arrived. 

Beautiful abstracts, the texturing on the second piece is impressive. Oil or Acrylic?

Thanks. It is signed so as to suggest it should be hung horizontally, but the vertical hang suits my space better and I like the heavy, dark portion at the bottom with the lighter colours at the top. 

These are original oil paintings. The individual I bought from was obviously a serious art collector. Was selling 30 or so pieces, many of which were not my style. She had an original photograph by Yousuf Karsh, one of the true greats of portrait photographs.

If you’re into art, please share some of yours.

My wife paints much in the vein of what you posted and is fairly well known for her abstracts. Her being a working artist for the last 30 years we have art on almost every wall of our house, some hers but mostly artists she has traded with over the years. Funny you mention the signature on yours, she doesn't sign the front of hers so that they can be hung at any orientation even though she had a specific orientation in mind when creating. I'll PM  you her name if you would like to check out her work.

NCSmoky said:

GrateEggspectations said:

NCSmoky said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Picked up some new, original artwork - very big canvasses. The current lighting is not doing them any favours, IMO. Went modern on two of them, which is a departure from our other pieces. The first one was such a good deal that it’s almost criminal. The third one, which was much less of a deal, is one of my favourite artists - an American named Ken Vincent. Had a smaller, similar landscape painting with blue sky by him, but always wanted a much bigger one. Big brother has arrived. 

Beautiful abstracts, the texturing on the second piece is impressive. Oil or Acrylic?

Thanks. It is signed so as to suggest it should be hung horizontally, but the vertical hang suits my space better and I like the heavy, dark portion at the bottom with the lighter colours at the top. 

These are original oil paintings. The individual I bought from was obviously a serious art collector. Was selling 30 or so pieces, many of which were not my style. She had an original photograph by Yousuf Karsh, one of the true greats of portrait photographs.

If you’re into art, please share some of yours.

My wife paints much in the vein of what you posted and is fairly well known for her abstracts. Her being a working artist for the last 30 years we have art on almost every wall of our house, some hers but mostly artists she has traded with over the years. Funny you mention the signature on yours, she doesn't sign the front of hers so that they can be hung at any orientation even though she had a specific orientation in mind when creating. I'll PM  you her name if you would like to check out her work.

That’s super interesting. Yes, please do PM me.

That’s a nice triptych 

@Wolfpack, very nice 

Nudes in France  Charles Cobelle 

NCSmoky said:

Salvador Dali “Jinete”  #1 of 18 artist proof Intaglio etching (sorry, bad pic)

Very nice, hard to do the art justice with our cell phone cameras

They look fine from here.  Best beef back ribs I have found for a reasonable price.  BTW- I am used to pressure    44 lbs/sq " per 100 ft of depth 

Just left Basspro.  Not sure what is going on, but looks like folks are gearing up Red Dawn style.  Looked like Walmart after a Black Friday.  Even saw someone buying match rounds at $40 a box.  Those things usually have cobwebs on them.

Got some clearance boxes...I can't figure out the receipt but I'm happy with the price.

bucky925 said:

I've been asked to be the head parking lot guru at a Christmas Eve drive up shindig in the community.   So I had to go shopping for new duds.  After all you get one chance to make a first impression.



I think long pants will be more functional.