If I have any expertise in art, it is in early to mid 20th century American art. I also approach art from an investment perspective and own far too many works to display at any one time. As such, my viewpoint is somewhat skewed. However, I only buy what I like and have gained an appreciation for various types of art over the years. Being an investor/dealer has expanded my appreciation for art, if not my expertise. I hope others with different interests will share what they know about art here. The one thing I find intriguing about art is that there is not one definitive opinion about it.........

This is a painting that has hung on my walls for many years. It is about 9 x 12, oil on board, and probably dates to the 30's or 40's. It is signed L. H. Burnes. I have not been able to find anything out about this artist. I owned another painting by this same artist in an identical frame that I did not like nearly as well. I sold it off a couple of years ago and, unfortunately, do not have a photo of it.

I like this painting for its use of color and for the suggestion of the unknown. I like the fact that the trees are not really the main subject of the painting. There is a path leading somewhere.............



I also like the frame quite a bit. Someone has painted the inner portion of the frame white and I hope to strip it back to its more subdued original color someday.

"Are you in a better place and will you be here more now?"

I, at least , am a bit more settled and organized. I have been here a few time a week and hope to be able to actively participate in this thread. This could all change if I buy a house and move again........ I really don't see this happening too soon at this point.

Not to knock your piece Brad, but I also think this artist was a “Sunday painter.” It lacks any sense of convincing perspective especially in the foreground to middle distance. The artist also had problems understanding light and shadow. Cheers!

"I get the feeling the artist was a weekend painter, a skilled amateur."

"I also think this artist was a “Sunday painter.” It lacks any sense of convincing perspective especially in the foreground to middle distance. The artist also had problems understanding light and shadow."

I didn't say this was great art..... LOL! I don't disagree with this analysis. I do find the first one to be pleasing in the composition and use of color. The second one is very run-of-the-mill. I bought these as much for the frames as for the paintings. Unfortunately, the frames are an odd size and I would never find better works to fit them.........

I believe I sold the second one for just under $100.00. This more than doubled my investment for the pair.

We'll play!

Here are two recent YS finds. The first is medium sized and signed Paul Moro, who was a Poughkeepsie artist.





with flash since it shows the brush strokes:



Second, a little one. Not sure why DH wants your opinions on this one, but here goes:

My post was about Brad's, not the ones posted by dcjunker... our posts overlapped!

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Brad..So glad to see this!! I promise to pay more attention and less goofing off.

I want to say that I really like the houses, Judy's. I will try and reason why, but for now, It just appeals to me.