Helen Foy

American Folk Art "Dreams of Old Pioneers" Painting by Helen Foy

20th Century

G. Kent Untitled, c. 1880-1910 Oil on canvas 10 x 12 1/4 in. 12 x 14 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. Signed lower right: G. Kent

Joe Bergeron (American) Saturn From Titan, 1980 Oil on canvas Framed: 40 x 30 x 1 1/2 in. Signed lower right: Bergeron 80 Inscribed verso Joe Bergeron grew up in the twin hamlets of Endicott and Endwell in upstate New York. As a boy he taught himself the constellations using a cardboard star wheel, watching in awe as stars he had never before identified rose according to prediction. Later he began a more thorough examination of the heavens using various small telescopes. A devoted hiker, Joe prowled his surroundings at all hours of the day and night, often discovering semi-abandoned sites of human activity which his imagination invested with the mystery of ancient ruins. Joe was known as a "class artist" in high school, mostly by virtue of superhero drawings done in ballpoint pen. His early efforts at painting were clumsy at best and disastrous at worst, leading him to be intimidated by the brush. Finally, called upon to produce planetarium shows during a summer job, Joe taught himself to paint so he could create visuals for the shows. Soon he was selling paintings and drawings at science fiction art...

David Shapiro (1944-2014) Hazy Day #2 Acrylic on board 29 7/8 x 30 7/8 in. Framed: 37 1/2 x 38 5/8 in. Signed lower right: David Shapiro Signed & inscribed verso: "Hazy Day #2" Davi...

Mystery Italian School Untitled (Houses on River), c. 20th century Oil on canvas Signed illegibly lower left

Let It Snow Acrylic on deep box canvas. Signed.

Acrylic on canvas, signed and framed Image 16" x 16". Framed 18" x 18"

Traditions are important in Wales. This painting from Therese takes a peek at the Sunday morning outing to chapel. Wearing their Sunday best the villagers head out and catch up on al...

Acrylic on canvas, signed and framed