Mystery Paintings From Days Long Forgotten

The Cranky Queen loves old paintings by unknown artist.  This winter scene actually is signed & was found in an old, dusty antique shop in south Alabama for a whopping $5~It is not framed, but I love to display it on an easel during the winter months.

 This old oil winter abstract was found in its original frame with no signature.  I wish it could speak & whisper its history in my ear...did someone paint this while gazing out their window on a frigid, cold day?

I call this a Sunday Afternoon painting.  I imagine an amateur painter painted this lovely oil one lazy afternoon when time was allowed and life was much slower. The frame is beautiful.  Again no signature.

This was one of my 1st Sunday Afternoon painting purchases.  Although, I paid more than I normally would, it spoke to me & the vintage frame was perfect.  Plus, I loved the shape. When antiques talk, I listens! Or at least that is what I tell Cranky King...

Ya'll are not going to believe this!  I bought this oldie from my gal pal, Wanda, & it was not framed...Months before, I had found this frame for $5 at a Flea Mall & snapped it up because it was so unique...the painting fit the frame perfect...It was "meant to be!" A match made in Heaven~

This time worn painting was found covered in dust tucked in the back of an antique shop in Marietta, GA.  It was not signed nor framed...My local framer friend created this frame to look vintage, perfect for the painting!

The Cranky's home town in central Alabama received snow last year on Christmas day...Maybe, I will paint a picture of our home on a lazy Sunday afternoon for someone to find many years from now!

Wishing All of You a Blessed 2012!

STAY CALM & COLLECT WHAT YOU LOVE!

Tiffany