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22 – Mississippi John Hurt 1892-1966

February 22nd, 2014 Leave a comment Go to comments


As much as I love a good face, I love a good story too. John Hurt was discovered in 1928 and made a few recordings. He was much appreciated, but the depression struck, and he was forgotten for 36 years. He worked as field hand, picking cotton or corn, and working cattle. It wasn’t until 1963 that the world found him again. For the last 3 years of his life, he enjoyed a measure of fame including a featured spot at the Newport Blues festival.
My husband introduced his wonderful earthy music to our family in the early 1980’s, good music to raise children on. This is being reposted from 2012, as this painting is still available.

This is a hand-painted watercolor, 8.5″ x 11″ and it is for sale for $175.00.
If you’d like to buy it, use the paypal button below or contact me. All money received goes directly to endangered species conservation.




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  1. March 8th, 2014 at 08:09 | #1

    Love it!!

  2. June 13th, 2012 at 12:20 | #2

    This is such a fantastic painting – Your use of watercolors is wonderful!

    xo
    Kristin

  3. June 13th, 2012 at 03:18 | #3

    W’OW this is absolutely stunning!

  4. June 11th, 2012 at 18:00 | #4

    i know the music of John Hurt!! Your painting is so beautiful… makes me wonder how many other John Hurt’s there were out there – forgotten… thanks for sharing! xoxo

  5. June 10th, 2012 at 14:53 | #5

    I’ve right now just listened to the song you link to.. a beautiful song, I agree 🙂

  6. June 10th, 2012 at 14:50 | #6

    Oh my….! This is a gorgeous drawing, the shades and all, his eyes! Well done! 🙂
    I do’t think I’ve heard his music.. maybe I should look it up.. 🙂

  7. June 10th, 2012 at 06:06 | #7

    Beautiful, amazing portrait!

  8. mandy at eight is enough
    June 9th, 2012 at 23:09 | #8

    Wonderful…thanks for sharing…xxx

  9. June 9th, 2012 at 19:55 | #9

    Incrediable art! You are very very very good at what you do! Glad I discovered you here! Will enjoy seeing more each week hopefully. HPPF!

  10. June 9th, 2012 at 17:12 | #10

    Magnificent work…truly stunning and beautiful!
    Victoria

  11. June 9th, 2012 at 16:46 | #11

    Wonderful piece! The skin tones are just lovely and the features of the face so expressive.

  12. June 9th, 2012 at 14:46 | #12

    Great job on this–love his soulful look.

  13. June 9th, 2012 at 11:39 | #13

    Great music and Great Art. Wonderful work.

  14. June 9th, 2012 at 09:31 | #14

    What a lovely way to capture a favourite musician. Beautiful.

  15. June 9th, 2012 at 07:36 | #15

    Amazing portrait you created here. I love his expression and all the details in he. Awesome job!!
    Have an amazing day!
    Nora

  16. June 9th, 2012 at 02:10 | #16

    Nice portrait Mimi.

  17. June 9th, 2012 at 00:56 | #17

    Amazing work. Can’t wait to see if my SIL knows this artist. So much character in this face!!
    Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

  18. June 8th, 2012 at 21:03 | #18

    So beautifully expressive!! Thanks for sharing! Happy PPF!!

  19. June 8th, 2012 at 17:26 | #19

    Gorgeous watercolor portrait!
    You are so talented!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

  20. June 8th, 2012 at 15:18 | #20

    Wow!! A wonderful painting….premium work! Happy PPF!

  21. June 8th, 2012 at 14:38 | #21

    That’s great! great portrait. Saludos

  22. June 8th, 2012 at 12:51 | #22

    Wonderful painting- so much soul!
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie Corder

  23. June 8th, 2012 at 10:13 | #23

    Absolutely wonderful portrait ~ and his music is great ~~thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

  24. Donald Boothby
    June 7th, 2012 at 08:51 | #24

    Lovely, darling. You really captured those eyes of his.

  25. June 7th, 2012 at 08:34 | #25

    Dear Mimi, you’ve given us a portrait that reveals the man. Thank you.
    Peace.

  26. June 7th, 2012 at 05:58 | #26

    Ooh, I love the painting; I also am fond of his music!

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