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1934 North Carolina - 1983 Solon, Ohio. Known for: Whimsical fok art figure in watercolor, pastel , ink and painting on glass.
Mary Spain . Ohio (1934-1983). Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the . Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection . Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art. Lady... Read full biography
Mary Spain . Ohio (1934-1983). Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the . Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection . Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art. Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who... Read full biography
Mary Spain . Ohio (1934-1983). Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the . Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection . Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art. Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who moved effortlessly across sun-dappled wood floors, under cathedral ceilings and surrounded by large colorful paintings. The smell of oil paints filled the air, casting a powerful spell on the younger... Read full biography
Mary Spain . Ohio (1934-1983). Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the . Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection . Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art. Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who moved effortlessly across sun-dappled wood floors, under cathedral ceilings and surrounded by large colorful paintings. The smell of oil paints filled the air, casting a powerful spell on the younger girl. “That’s when I knew I wanted to be a painter.” Mary Spain Colie had spread her magical life to another generation, though her own life ended before middle age. The details of Mary Spain’s life are sketchy, drawn more in paint and sculpture than... Read full biography
Mary Spain . Ohio (1934-1983). Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the . Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection . Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art. Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who moved effortlessly across sun-dappled wood floors, under cathedral ceilings and surrounded by large colorful paintings. The smell of oil paints filled the air, casting a powerful spell on the younger girl. “That’s when I knew I wanted to be a painter.” Mary Spain Colie had spread her magical life to another generation, though her own life ended before middle age. The details of Mary Spain’s life are sketchy, drawn more in paint and sculpture than biographical details. She grew up in North Carolina, but shared a creative sou... Read full biography
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Ohio (1934-1983)
Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the
Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection
Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art
Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who moved effortlessly across sun-dappled wood floors, under cathedral ceilings and surrounded by large colorful paintings. The smell of oil paints filled the air, casting a powerful spell on the younger girl.
“That’s when I knew I wanted to be a painter.” Mary Spain Colie had spread her magical life to another generation, though her own life ended before middle age.
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