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This piece captures a surreal and playful moment-one nun soaring through the air on a bright orange and yellow hang glider while another steadies her from the ground with a tether line, flying her like a kite. Executed in oil on board, the painting features a minimalist landscape with a soft blue sky, rolling green hill, and distant horizon, allowing the figures and bold glider to take center stage. The work embodies mid-to-late 20th-century folk art with flat color fields, expressive simplicity, and lighthearted satire. Melita Howard is a documented American folk artist whose work gained recognition through regional galleries and the Laguna Beach art community, where she maintained a studio later in life. Her paintings-particularly those featuring nuns in humorous or unexpected situations-became a signature theme and are now associated with a niche but steadily growing collector base. These works are often categorized within the broader “Nuns at Play” or whimsical religious folk art genre, a category that has seen consistent demand due to its blend of irreverence and charm. Her compositions are known for their narrative quality-each piece tells a small story-and for their approachable, almost storybook-like execution. Unlike academically trained realism, her value lies in stylistic identity, subject matter, and collectibility within the folk art market. Signed examples, especially those with strong subject matter like this dynamic flying scene, are notably more desirable. The painting is hand-signed “Melita Howard” in the lower-left corner and is housed in its original vintage boutique-style frame, featuring a distressed blue outer moulding with gold-flecked beaded inner trim-perfectly complementing the artwork’s tone and era. ? Condition Notes Painting is in excellent condition with no visible cracking, paint loss, or repairs. Colors remain vibrant and intact. The surface shows the natural canvas board texture as intended. Frame is original and structurally sound, showing light age-appropriate wear to the finish. Reverse retains the original brown paper dust cover with light foxing and spotting consistent with age; no major tears or structural issues present. Original hanging wire is intact. We also offer new and gently loved games, home goods, and clothing. As a veteran-owned and operated store, we take pride in offering exceptional finds with attention to detail, quality, and authenticity. Browse our store for more one-of-a-kind pieces-we’re always adding treasures waiting for their next adventure! Followers receive occasional store-only discounts throughout the year.

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With a Naïve art and Folk art style, this one-of-a-kind piece is signed by the artist, Gina Schnier. Handmade in the United States, this original painting is a part of the Ultra Contemporary period, produced in 2026. Perfect for art lovers looking to add a personalized and authentic piece to their collection.

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White Mat ready to frame it Mat Size: 12.7×12.7 inch >.

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Vintage Through the Stones Creek Tree Song VTG Painting ORIG Contemporary Expressionism. Attributed to Anne Langsholt Apaydinli. One of a Kind. Found in artists original folder with other beautiful pieces. (Not Included) Incredible find. This is an original. Great example of Contemporary Expressionism. Done on high quality, thick watercolor / art paper. One side has a raw ripped edge. 18″ tall x 8″ wide. See photos for exact condition and detail. We came across several beautiful pieces. Each different and with it’s own soul. Please check back often, as we will be listing more. NOTE: To prevent image theft and unauthorized use, we watermark and logo all our artwork. Biography of Anne Langsholt Apaydinli. Anne Langsholt Apaydinli is a Norwegian-American painter born on July 18, 1949, in Sarpsborg, Norway. At the age of three, she moved to the United States with her family, where she lived for 46 years before returning to Norway around 1999. She received her education at Rock Valley College in the USA. The property features a collection of old houses and traditional Norwegian storehouses (stabbur), which serve as studios and inspiration sources. Her sister, Inger Irene Langsholt, was a renowned piano instructor who passed away in 2023. Artistic Style and Influences. Apaydinli’s work is deeply inspired by Norwegian cultural elements, including bunads (traditional folk costumes), folkedrakter (folk dresses), decorative patterns, and traditions. Her paintings are characterized by a high level of detail, vibrant colors, and a blend of surrealistic realism. Common motifs include elements from nature such as forests, animals (especially birds), and intricate textile-like patterns that evoke Norwegian heritage. She works in various mediums, including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and lavering (a technique using diluted ink or watercolor). Her art often features human figures in traditional attire integrated into dreamlike, fabulating landscapes, creating a poetic and contemplative atmosphere. In the 1970s and 1980s, her focus was on blankets and building façades, but visits to Norway, particularly the Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy, reignited her connection to her roots, transforming her style to incorporate rosemaling (traditional Norwegian decorative painting), silver brooches, old wall hangings, brocades, and colors from historic homes. Apaydinli has exhibited widely, often collaborating with textile artist Lise Skjåk Bræk, with whom she has held at least 10 joint exhibitions. Their shows typically explore shared themes of Norwegian traditions without prior coordination on content, leading to surprising synergies. Norwegian Threads (2015) : A prominent exhibition at Norway House in Minneapolis, USA, combining Apaydinli’s paintings with Skjåk Bræk’s festdrakts (festive costumes). It highlighted traditional Norwegian patterns and was described as pulling from Norway’s past while updating it for modern audiences. Huldras døtre (Daughters of Huldra, 2015) : Exhibited at Ansnes, featuring paintings and festdrakts. Skogens hemmeligheter (Secrets of the Forest, 2020) : Joint show with Odd Skullerud at Galleri KLAVESTAD in Gamlebyen. 2021 Exhibition at Galleri Soon : With ceramic artist Victoria Berge, showcasing paintings and ceramic objects. 2023 Exhibition at Galleri Klara : With Lise Skjåk Bræk and Victoria Berge. Other notable shows include solo or group exhibitions at Galleri AG (2000), Intimgalleriet, Rød (2010 with at least 20 folk-costume-inspired works), Kilen Galleri, and Hadeland Glassverk (2024 collaboration with Skjåk Bræk). Her works have been featured in galleries like Galleri Soon, Galleri Klara, and Kilen Galleri, often emphasizing her detailed, pattern-rich style. Notable Paintings and Descriptions. While specific titles are not always documented online, several examples from exhibitions and social media provide insight into her oeuvre. Her paintings frequently depict ethereal women in folk-inspired clothing amid natural settings, with surreal elements like birds perched on figures. Untitled (Woman with Bird on Head, Profile View, 2015) : This painting features a woman in side profile, gazing upward, dressed in a dark outfit with a red-bordered headscarf adorned with floral patterns in red, green, and berries. A colorful bird with yellow, red, and black feathers is perched atop her head. The background is a misty forest at dusk, with tall trees in soft pink, purple, and blue hues, evoking a surreal, dreamlike quality. Signed “Anne Langsholt Apaydinli 2015″ at the bottom. Untitled (Woman with Birds in Forest) : A frontal portrait of a pale-faced woman standing in a snowy birch forest. She wears a dark dress with elaborate embroidered patterns, including flowers, roses, and geometric designs in red, yellow, and green. A black-and-white bird (possibly a magpie) perches on her head, and she holds another similar bird gently in her hands. The background is a wintry landscape with white birch trees and blue tones, blending realism with folkloric surrealism. Nye sko fra New York (New Shoes from New York, 2023) : An 80×80 cm painting mentioned in gallery posts, likely incorporating urban elements like New York shoes with traditional Norwegian motifs, though detailed visual descriptions are limited. Partial View from Exhibition (Red Dress Figure) : Seen in the background of an event photo, this appears to show a figure in a vibrant pinkish-red dress with intricate patterns, possibly with wing-like elements or netting, set against a colorful, abstract background. Apaydinli’s paintings are often exhibited alongside traditional costumes, enhancing the thematic connection to Norwegian heritage. Her work is primarily shared through exhibitions.

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Folk art portrait, acrylic on board, signed lower right, titled and dated on the reverse, in dark wood frame; 19 1/4″ x 15 1/2″, framed to 23 1/4″ x 19 1/4″.

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Ortiz Original Signed Folk Art Painting Framed Women Flowers Fruit.

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This original strange sad cat painting features unique and slightly surreal subject matter. A perfect piece of art to make people question your taste. It appears to be acrylic painted on board. The board is a repurposed cabinet door panel and has folk art qualities. One of a kind piece signed by the artist.

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Photo printing of original graphics by original artist.

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(Borah Tribesman) At the time, the artist was actively working on the piece by hand using handmade painting materials/tools and paint. The artist was painting this exact river scene while we were in the area. The boat depicted in the artwork resembled the boat we arrived on. The River is the Amazon as well as the Rainforest. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner. Features a detailed Amazon rainforest scene including: Large parrot/macaw River landscape Jungle foliage Dolphins They were Pink, Albino Dolphins in that region of the Amazon River at the time. They have since migrated. Birds and hut scene Approximate Size: 25″ x 33″ Condition: Unframed with wear from age/storage including waviness, edge wear, small marks, tack/pin holes around the borders, and general cosmetic wear consistent with age and travel/storage. Please review photos carefully for overall condition. Due to the delicate unframed nature of the artwork, additional close-up/detail photos are available upon request. Artwork has remained unframed since acquisition. Exact artist history and materials are unknown. Feel free to message with any questions!

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Hargrove painting is an original serigraph on canvas, signed by the artist. This contemporary piece of art from the 1980s showcases H. Hargrove’s unique Americana style with elements of Black Folk Art. Measuring 15 inches in length and 13 inches in height, this framed artwork depicts scenes of domestic and family life, reflecting the artist’s cultural influences and artistic vision.

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