22 – Mississippi John Hurt 1892-1966
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.
Love it!!
This is such a fantastic painting – Your use of watercolors is wonderful!
xo
Kristin
W’OW this is absolutely stunning!
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
I’ve right now just listened to the song you link to.. a beautiful song, I agree 🙂
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.. 🙂
Beautiful, amazing portrait!
Wonderful…thanks for sharing…xxx
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!
Magnificent work…truly stunning and beautiful!
Victoria
Wonderful piece! The skin tones are just lovely and the features of the face so expressive.
Great job on this–love his soulful look.
Great music and Great Art. Wonderful work.
What a lovely way to capture a favourite musician. Beautiful.
Amazing portrait you created here. I love his expression and all the details in he. Awesome job!!
Have an amazing day!
Nora
Nice portrait Mimi.
Amazing work. Can’t wait to see if my SIL knows this artist. So much character in this face!!
Happy ppf!
Hugs Giggles
So beautifully expressive!! Thanks for sharing! Happy PPF!!
Gorgeous watercolor portrait!
You are so talented!!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
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Wow!! A wonderful painting….premium work! Happy PPF!
That’s great! great portrait. Saludos
Wonderful painting- so much soul!
Happy PPF!
Stephanie Corder
Absolutely wonderful portrait ~ and his music is great ~~thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)
Lovely, darling. You really captured those eyes of his.
Dear Mimi, you’ve given us a portrait that reveals the man. Thank you.
Peace.
Ooh, I love the painting; I also am fond of his music!