Malbuchgeschichten Bild 13

Malbuchgeschichten Bild 13, a photo by micky the pixel on Flickr.

Beautiful set on flickr of German "Coloring Book" 1949 with a surreal tapestry-like style of illustration by Heinz Kiessling. Here is just one page. Follow link. Thanks to micky the pixel.

Funny Little Nudes

The Crowd Pleaser and the VIP make perfect conceptual art pieces.

Duchamp would be proud. I've always been a sucker for tiny things and these were nudes hanging around the house untouched, in the old packaging, so I took some photos. These are "the little people that add a lot".
(H O scale figurines)

 

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Winter Images by Oliver Herford

 Jack Frost - Ladies Home Journal 1926

The Snowman's Christmas - Ladies Home Journal 1924 LINK

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Who was Oliver Herford (1863-1935)? They say he was "the American Oscar Wilde". I love these two illustrations which clearly show his sense of humor and his wicked talent for drawing and painting. He was also a poet and writer.

Here are some of his works online.

 

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A Henri Cartier-Bresson View

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Henri Cartier-Bresson photo via mardecortesbaja.com

Thanks, Lloyd 

Somehow this photo says "looking ahead" to me.

It is a group of school children and a young couple soaking in the view of the Seine river (1953) from the top of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

And a Lucky '13 to you!

Happy Holidays to all of my blog readers, fans, friends, acquaintances, collectors and wonderful people around the world who browse the internet and visit Little Hokum Rag!

May the year 2013 be a "Lucky '13" for you. 

Little Hokum Rag will continue to celebrate the little things in life that make it special.

Love,

Amy

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Big Maybelle by Ruth Farrall

5 1/2" x 7" glitter and acrylics
Big Maybelle by Ruth Farrall

This portrait of Big Maybelle was done by a dear friend of mine who recently passed away on Thanksgiving from cancer. I received this little painting in the mail today from her sister. (Thanks, Linda.)

Ruth was a highly talented artist and an unforgettable friend.
I blogged her "cat with crown" drawing earlier: LINK 
Ruth loved all of the best stuff in life- blues music, cats, nature and all forms of art.
She was smart, funny and beautiful. She was also a teacher who inspired her students and she inspired her friends. I think about her every day.

Ruth Farrall 

 

Hokum Scorchers Playing National Brand Instruments

More information about this 1930s song and the vintage National instruments that Lou and I play can be found here !

This song was featured on boingboing's GWEEK .

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The Sick Kitten 1903



Crehore Art Ukes

Here are some of my art ukes.

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Holiday Idea: Artist Signed, Limited Edition Prints by Amy Crehore

 Song of the Sea

 Weed Smoker's Dream

 NEW one! Dragonfly Vanity Waltz

 Homage to the King of Cats

 The Waiting Pool

Deja Vu Waltz

 

There's still time to get a print by Xmas, if you order soon.

You may have seen some of my artwork featured on boingboing (link to see all)
including my newest prints.

LINK to prints

These are all signed by me, numbered and only available in small limited editions, printed by a pro.
Each comes with a special certificate of authenticity, also signed by me.
Ask about buying originals. amy@amycrehore.com

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 I also have a really nice signed, numbered 3-color letterpress print on sale
with girls, monkeys and ukulele. LINK

 

Bye Bye Bazooka Joe

Bazooka Gum is getting a makeover and there will be no more Bazooka Joe comics inside of each bubble gum package.

Now, that is sad. LINK

Teenar and the Green Cheerleader

I'm taking some photos around the house with the new ipad. Top photo shows Teenar, Girl Guitar and bottom photo shows one of those green Cheerleader ukes from late 20s or early 30s. 

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