Currier and Ives Master copy 1974

Another painting I remember moving about the house. A 1974 barn, this one inspired by or a master copy of a Currier and Ives painting.  It is a unique piece for my mom in it has a person in it and a lovely cow. It is a very pleasing, serene piece with nice accents and interest to it. 

Copy of Currier and Ives "Country Morning" 1974 oil on canvas

I did a search for "Country Morning" and this is the painting that popped up. Not sure if there is another painting mom copied or if she was inspired by this one and interpreted her own. Her painting is definitely not a "Copy of" this one. But none the less I always felt the Currier & Ives influence on the painting. 

Detail 

Rare sighting of a person in one of mom's paintings ( and a horse )

great cow and even some cool chickens 

details of tree branches

Chris noticed the tree : " I like this tree by the red building.  Is it really windy out, or just the weight of the snow on it, that is making it bend so much?"  Jim :  "I know it is a weird detail. Not sure what the heck is going on there. ( one of the many many questions I would love to ask mom about as I delve deeper into these paintings.)"

wonderfully dated and titled

Early Oil - Little Red Barn

This painting I am guessing predates the previous two posts. It seems cruder in some aspects. The tree in particular seems less realized then the Old Mill or the Red Barn. The colors though are great, the purple hills and the orange tree. There is a story here. You can't help but be drawn to that little red barn. It is a good example of mom's early development as a painter.

Little Red Barn oil 1973

detail: i do like this orange.  

detail: love this little barn though

detail: less thoughtful depiction of trees then later oils

nicely dated and signing 'capobianco' 

More Early School Work

Another early religious work by mom. This one is obviously Christ and not as strong as the Angel. Mom seemed to feel the same, since this was stashed away amongst other old art pieces and forgotten. I had never known about it until we were cleaning out the house and collecting her art. 

Christ; Pastel  1960

 I do wonder if she was copying from another painting or if in class she used a model. Perhaps, she was doing this from her imagination.  The other interesting thing is the art we have from my mom's school period are all pastels, which makes me wonder if she dabbled in other mediums especially watercolor. Her preferred paint form of choice in later years. 

The most interesting thing about this painting is the signature. Mom has abandoned "BmS" for her full name and we see for the first time "Barbara Sisko' .  Again, she kindly put the date on the painting.