Thoughts on old man w/cigar + help w/signature on abstract?

G'morning!
I found these 2 paintings yesterday at my regular thrift store.
The one with the old fisherman(?) smoking a cigarette is painted on board. I found a Joan Milman that paints with watercolors, but this one looks more like pastel? Could it be the same artist? I bought it because it has a unique look.
The 2nd one is a large abstract that I asked the manager to hold for a day until I could here & see what you-all thought & if anyone knew who the artist is?
Thank you for your help and your thoughts!

 

Did you see this one? https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/76073024_joan-milman-modern-industrial-urban-painting

 

No but I like it!

 

So I probably did right by leaving the abstract?

 

After looking at a lot of her work online, I'd say that it's possible. There were a couple of pages I found that include ways to contact her. Can't tell how old the information is, but... here are links.

https://joanmilman.artspan.com/contact

https://contemporarywatercolorists.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=148

 

Thanks Figtree3 !