Oil paint on wood, ornate frame.
Although the robe this woman is wearing is voluminous, she still has a strong seductive power, no? The way she holds her hands and beckons the viewer… she’s demure, for sure, but there’s a lot of power behind her eyes. A wonderful, energizing painting. $72.99 SOLD
Gilded frame, glass plate, watercolor with pastel accents.
A castle (or perhaps its imposing remains) resides on the left, atop its own grassy island. To the right, a lake weaves through, silvery and reflective. This piece is tranquil — the muted colors add to that sensation — but at no point is it boring; I could spend days just looking at the ripples in the lake alone. $74.99
Signed lower-left corner “J. Lader”, marbleized gilded frame.
Someone on Maplewood Online pointed out that this girl looks an awful lot like Winona Ryder, which is spot-on. Maybe you’re more Wino Forever than a Winona fan, but you can’t deny this painting is adorable. She’s very pixie-like and is physically incapable of shoplifting. She’s an attention-getter, and she’ll fetch you her fair share of compliments. $79.99 SOLD
Signed “Patti”, glass plate, 4″ oak frame with cloth accent.
This guy oozes charm, and there’s a hint of mystery too. Is he keeping smoke out of his eyes, or wistfully recounting an old memory? At the very least, he has a face that invites the eyes. Sadly, it seems like he’s been through a bit of a rough patch — there’s some dirt beneath the glass, I think on the underside of the pane. But a man like this is rugged; dirt doesn’t hinder him one bit. $89.99