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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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A vintage folk art oil painting on canvas by Wisconsin artist Howard Spindler. This oil painting depicts a pond north of Stumpy Bay on Okauchee Lake, WI. Painting measures 16 x 20. Painting is in excellent condition. Probably painted in the 1960’s.

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This original painting by Kip Ramey depicts Howard Finsters Paradise Gardens. The piece is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation made with house paint on canvas, measuring 10 inches in length, 20 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. The painting features a folk art style with a biblical and inspirational theme, making it a perfect addition to any collection. The artwork was produced in 2024 in Georgia, USA, and is a great representation of American folk art.

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Dimensions: approximately 21.5 X 13.5 Folk c by artist and deeply spiritual visionary- Howard Finster. Howard created these on a canvas of wood paneling These single owner pieces lovingly resided in our residential home environment and is in the exact condition as the day acquired. Not exposed to sunlight from windows or fluorescent lighting. Howard’s production date and signature are noted front/back. Interestingly on the self portrait is inscribed “Howard in 1944″ (neck) which would have been a likeness of a 28 year old Howard seen through the eyes of a 72 year old. As a special collector’s set, This offering is for two seperate pieces: Howard’s self portrait and Hank Williams Sr.

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A rare mixed media work on vinyl record cover, signed, dated April 10 1996. Album cover also has written commentary from Howard Finster. Howard Finster was well-known to be a fan of Elvis Presley, and often included Elvis in the pantheon of figures which he frequently painted. The vinyl itself has some surface scratches, but still plays well. See my other listings for more works like this. Feel free to contact me with any questions. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “antique-electrons” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Howard Finster
• Type: Painting
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Folk Art, Outsider Art

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Dimensions 21.5 X 13.5 Folk art painting, an original, signed by legendary artist and deeply spiritual visionary- Howard Finster. Howard created his self portrait on a canvas of wood paneling at ” 1:12 past midnight” on September, 19, 1988. This single owner piece lovingly resided in our residential home environment and is in the exact condition as the day acquired. Not exposed to sunlight from windows or fluorescent lighting. Howard’s production date and signature are noted front/back and interestingly inscribed “Howard in 1944″ (neck) which would have been a likeness of a 28 year old Howard seen through the eyes of a 72 year old. Please visit the additional offering listed: Howard’s Hank Williams Sr. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “10scjoejaw” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Howard Finster
• Type: Painting
• Year of Production: 1988
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Item Height: 22 in
• Style: Folk Art
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Region of Origin: Georgia, USA
• Production Technique: Acrylic Painting
• Item Width: 13 in
• Subject: Famous Paintings/Painters
• Time Period Produced: 1980-1989

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Original 1991 Folk Art. No cracks or chips to the wood. Measures 14″ H x 9.75″ W. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “threefootweid” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Howard Finster
• Type: Painting
• Year of Production: 1991
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Folk Art

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Howard Finster was an American artist and Baptist minister from Georgia. The item “Orignal Signed one of a kind Howard Finster Landscape on Wood and Framed” is in sale since Sunday, October 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “chicodaman1234″ and is located in Lafayette, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Howard Finster
• Size: A3 (11.69 in x 16.54 in)
• Material: Wood
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
• Framing: Framed
• Region of Origin: Georgia, USA
• Subject: History
• Personalize: Yes
• Type: Painting
• Year of Production: 1990
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Folk Art
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Culture: USA
• Personalization Instructions: I purchased many directly from artist. Then, I purchased others from collectors. My grandmother and I lived near him for many years.

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Panther 1989 Acrylic on Wood By HowardFinster. Howard Finster is an internationally recognized Folk Artist. His mission as a “Stranger from Another World” was to save this world through his sacred art. I purchasdd this beautiful piece at the Mars Gallery when I lived in Chicago. I hate to depart with this gem but I have reached the time in life when I must downsize. It is a wonderful collectible. Packaged and ready to send. The item “Wooden Panther by Legendary Folk Artist Howard Finster” is in sale since Sunday, October 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “rigr_1301″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Listed By: Artist
• Subject: Animals
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Material: Acrylic
• Date of Creation: 1990-1999
• Artist: Howard Finster
• Style: Folk Art
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

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Howard Finster Plastic Folk Art Church Bank. Dated November 18, 1989, signed on the bottom, not numbered. Measures 5 inches tall and 2 3/8 square. Sharpie Marker on hard plastic Sunday School bank. I found 10 or 12 of these banks at the 23rd Street Flea Market in Chattanooga in the summer of 1989, and gave them to Howard. Please See All 12 Photos For Details. The item “Original Howard Finster Inside Art Plastic Folk Art Church Bank 1989″ is in sale since Wednesday, September 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “amgarage” and is located in Summerville, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: Howard Finster
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Type: Paintings
• Originality: Original
• Date of Creation: 1970-1989
• Style: Folk Art
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Plastic
• Region of Origin: US-Southeast

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