Storyteller through Art and Memories

Top 6. Aug 4, 2001 8:11 AM

» Scribe4u - Heartwarming Story

In response to message posted by pamela_saint:

Wonderful story, Tricia! And Mattie Lou's work is beautiful. So glad you found her and brought her to my attention.

-- posted by Scribe4u

Top 7. Aug 4, 2001 5:03 PM

» jerrib - Such wonderful art

Your article brings Mattie to life. I love her colorful "country" paintings - would love to have some in my house! I spent time looking at them, but not as much as I'd like.

Thanks for stopping to read about Sunny Walter. She and Mattie have a lot in common - a career later in life (though Sunny was not quite as old as Mattie).

There's hope for anyone wanting to start an artistic vent in later life. It's never too late to start.

Thanks for the view and inspiration of this article.

Jerri

-- posted by jerrib

Top 8. Aug 5, 2001 3:16 AM

» Jo Murphy - These paintings Are Soooo Beautiful

Wow these paintings are so beautiful. They remind me of some of the naive art from a small country town where I used to live. There are pineapple fields that stretch for miles and the painters can make the most beautiful decorative patterns from the shapes and geometric plantings.
Thanks for the article it was a great read.
Jo
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-- posted by Jo Murphy

Top 9. Aug 8, 2001 10:28 PM

» Tricia_S - Re: Heartwarming Story

In response to message posted by Scribe4u:

Hi Sandra,

So glad you stopped by. I have been enjoying your Living Artists site this month too.

'tricia

-- posted by Tricia_S

Top 10. Aug 8, 2001 10:35 PM

» Tricia_S - Re: Such wonderful art

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Hi Jerri,

I agree it is never too late to start. My mother often encourages me to start painting again. She painted in high school and then started again when my sister and I moved out. She loves it, but regrets that she set it aside for all those years.

What I find so inspirational about Mattie is that she didn't need classes and master art teachers - it makes me think (hmmm) maybe I don't either.

Now I just need another three hours in the day....

Thanks for stopping in,
'tricia

-- posted by Tricia_S

Top 11. Aug 8, 2001 10:42 PM

» Tricia_S - Re: These paintings Are Soooo Beautiful

In response to message posted by martine3038:

Hi Jo,

Do you know who any of the artists were whose paintings you describe? I would love to look them up.

You may find this funny but the first time I saw a pineapple plant I was 22 years old and it amazed me. I had no idea the pineapple grew right on top like that. I don't know what I expected, but I was so fascinated I took pictures of it. I can imagine how beautiful paintings could be of pineapple plantings.

I'm glad you enjoyed the article,
'tricia

-- posted by Tricia_S

Top 12. Apr 2, 2002 9:25 AM

» vivavoce - Super Article

This is such a great article. You've demonstrated that one can, indeed, attain success at any age with a great formula:

hard work + conscientiousness + determination + observation of what's around you + attention to what people want to know.

Thanks for telling us about Mattie Lou.

-- posted by vivavoce

Top 13. Apr 5, 2002 3:00 AM

» Jo Murphy - Missed this post

In response to message posted by Tricia_S:

No I have never seen the artists written up in books or on the web!
Hmmm! That's a good idea though.
It was good to read this article again,
Jo
Do Busy Women Take Their
Daughters To Work???
Support Local Artists

-- posted by Jo Murphy

Top 14. Jun 27, 2002 2:47 AM

» taray2k - folk art

Thank you for this wonderful and inspiring article about Mattie. You desribe a woman who led a rich and talented life. I look forward to reading more about this remarkable woman.

-- posted by taray2k