Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Portrait Obsession

If you know me, you know I have this obsession with oil paintings. Specifically portraits of men and women. I recently saw these two paintings at Melrose Trading Post, a great little weekly flea just down the street from my house. Which one do you think I brought home to hang with my collection?

Five bucks and it was mine! Her name is Bertha and she was painted by Mary Rex in 1958. Even though she looks a tad stern, I believe she was a fun gal!

Cheers,
Ki

8 comments:

Jane said...

I think Bertha found a great new home. I have a question for you...is that a childhood photo of you on the bicycle wheel photo display in the new Flea Market Style magazine? I see a resemblance!
Thank you again for the opportunity to have one of my projects published in the current issue. It was a dream come true!
Jane

Ki said...

How did you guess?? It is! You are welcome. You are brilliant and your creativity inspires us all! Ki

Margo said...

I think she was a teacher
Great find,
Margo

Karla said...

Great Find! Though Bertha may look a tad bit stern on the outside I believe she has a heart of gold on the inside.

A Cottage Muse said...

They are beauties!!
I am lucky enough to have one of my Mom!

Angela said...

I think we have her sister in the shop where I work. I call her Edna :)

MO said...

great blog- just found it

Talking Trash & Wasting Time said...

great finds! you just can't beat a old portrait painting :)