My friend Barbara, widow of renowned Canadian art collector, O.J. Firestone, asked me to post a few of B's painting on my blog. So I am. I think he is extremely talented.........here are some we have in our home
(ignore the flash that appears in a few).
I positively love the last four. The others are good of course - but the last four are
ReplyDeletesuperb. Congratulations to Brian- being such a modest intellectual, citizen of the World - it should NOT surprise anyone who knows this dear
Gentleman - that he has never spoken or bragged
about himself. This is the true, authentic sign of greatness. I'm sending you mine on an email on Thursday when my dear boy comes to help me finish up packing my life away.!!
All the very very very best to you two love birds.!!!!!!!!!!!!!! B.A.M.F.
I particulary love the three "electric nudes", as I call them -- the red, green and yellow ladies, top three. Anita Carson wanted to trade one of hers for number three, the woman without the head and one arm. Instinctively, B decided if she wanted it that badly, he better keep it. I love it. It's brilliant. I also love "The Beige Lady", sixth from the bottom, so understated. Done on brown wrapping paper. Love her.
DeleteYes, upon reflection I do like the Nude without
ReplyDeletearm. Also one of those ladies looks like you
which one do you think it might be????
Am still packing up my life - don't know how you did it without going nuts!!!!!
Please em me a time I can call & chat> hugs, B.
None is me. He painted all these before he met me. The muse had him by the neck.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did go nuts packing and moving. You have to get into a "zen" state and just park your life until it's done.