Posted 8 years ago
Alan2310
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Good Afternoon CW Members--- 2:00 PM)2016-7-29
Yesterday, i take some time off of working around the house since i begin my vacation time at the beginning of July and i pay a visit to my fav thrift store few time during the day, no so much during daytime, but was a very different story at 7:30 pm when i visit the Salvation Army, some of you know, that Salvation put items on the floor all day long, I am very happy to found not 1 but 2 Watercolour from the same artist, " Alfred Birdsey" I am bless to found them.
I will not change my habit to visit the thrift store many time during the day, one habit i will probably change soon....stop working and do this full time(much more money to be made for sure), at $7.99 each and realize they worth much more, very good investment.
This one depicted some Bermuda homes, typical theme Birdsey use for tourist.
This artwork frame measure 27 inch by 22.75 inch
Medium 22 inch by 17.50 inch.
Thanks Everyone for Viewing.
Alan
---------------Alfred Birdsey Bermudan/British (1912 - 1996)------------------
Alfred Birdsey was a watercolor painter in Bermuda known for his landscapes of Hamilton, St. Georges and the surrounding sailboats, homes, and bays of Bermuda. He also did mural work in Boston, New York and Bermuda.
Of him in a 2012 tourist guide, Elbow Beach Cycles, it is written: "The paintings of Alfred Birdsey played an important part in changing the way Bermuda was seen abroad and became regular additions to many collections around the world. Alfred Birdsey is most known for his impressionistic representations of the island landscapes, harbours, boats, backstreets, seascapes, homes and bays. Some of the paintings also have an Asian influence."
Courtesy of : http://www.askart.com/artist/Alfred_Birdsey/11084547/Alfred_Birdsey.aspx
NOTE
--------------------------The Birdsey Studio Bermuda-----------------------------
Located in Bermuda's Paget parish and at a convenient distance from Hamilton City, The Birdsey Studio was opened by Alfred Birdsey, who went on to become an artist of international repute. Alfred had passed away in the year 1996. His daughter Jo Birdsey Linberg has carried on the tradition. The studio is setup in a garden setting in his family home Rosecote since 1968. There was a time when Alfred used to hang his paintings from a clothesline.
Alfred Birdsey specialized in impressionistic paintings of Bermuda's landscapes, harbors, back streets, boats and many such subjects. Many have collected his paintings for the purpose of meditation. He used to be a very friendly person and always liked chatting with visitors, often offering them tea. Alfred's original paintings have been reprinted and are available in the studio in form of note cards.
His daughter Jo too will make you feel at home. She is herself a self established artist. Her paintings focus on nautical themes, breezy landscapes and even animals. Her love for life and Bermuda are evident in her paintings. She is a scholar in Latin, a musician and a mother. The studio is located at the home's back garden.
courtesy of :https://www.bermudaattractions.com/bermuda2_000115.htm
LOVE IT! GREAT FIND!
You would be awesome doing this full time. I love your finds and enthusiasm. Another fella CW on here just went for it and we are all rooting for him. YOLO (You Only Live Once). ;):)
I would do it in a heartbeat if I had 1/100th of the knowledge most here do. LOL
I agree with OGF Alan. You have so much knowledge and great artistic instincts!
NevadaBlades
OneGoodFind
Karen, I really appreciated all your great comment gangs, you rock the shack.
This is something i have in mind for a while now, my retirement plan it's only in 9 years, this is way to long to wait, LOL
Many thanks to all of you for taking some of your time to commented and also for the love, always truly appreciated.
Regards
Alan
Oh wow, another wonderful Birdsey watercolor painting. Great find Alan!
I love paintings and I truly love this!!!