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Discussion in 'Art' started by journeymagazine, Nov 13, 2018.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Hi all
    I LOVE these 2 paintings - they are quirky & different.
    But, are they 'folk art'? If not, what should I call them when listing for sale?
    Thank you!
    AA ART PAINTING FOLK ART PORTRAIT 1A_AAZZ.JPG AA ART PAINTING FOLK ART PORTRAIT 3AAZZ.JPG AA ART PAINTING PASTEL MAN 1AAAZZ.JPG AA ART PAINTING PASTEL MAN 2AAZZ.JPG AA ART PAINTING PASTEL MAN 3AAZZ.JPG
     
    journeymagazine, Nov 13, 2018
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Where did you find them ? I think they are both awesome,but I really love the lady. Id call them "naive" style,probably student work but not without charm.
     
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  3. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    From the images, they look more like drawings than paintings?

    I wouldn't call them "folk art." The first one reminds me of Modigliani's paintings, which if I were listing it I might say in the description.
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It appears that Malinda's still alive and well in Greenwich, CT. Seems she's an amateur painter, not a little bit inspired by Modigliani. The portrait by "Bryant" is more accomplished, obviously executed by someone with training. I wouldn't consider either folk art.

    Debora
     
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  5. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thrift store finds!
    I will look up Modigliani - so "Naïve paintings inspired by Modigliani"? (Or, From the school of Madigliani?)
     
    journeymagazine, Nov 14, 2018
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  6. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    I'd probably say "in the style of."
     
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  7. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Does look like a Modigliani!!
     
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