Folk Art

A detailed pencil drawing depicting a whimsical outdoor sculpture garden filled with folk art figures. Multiple human-like sculptures stand among grass and vegetation, with buildings visible in the background. The composition includes the word "HAINING" stamped at top left and "DATA 2004" at bottom right. Text along the edges identifies the location as "Johnny Conneely's Sculpture Garden, Spiddal, Co. Galway" and the date "Tuesday 23rd June."

Drawing of Johnny Conneely's Sculpture Garden

A bold black marker drawing on cream paper showing a person riding a Norton motorcycle in profile view. The rider wears goggles and a cap, leaning forward over the streamlined machine. The motorcycle features detailed spoked wheels with solid black tires, and the word "NORTON" appears on the body along with "BZ 7609" as a registration number. Horizontal speed lines emanate from the headlight, suggesting motion. Small bird-like marks appear in the sky.

Drawing by James Finlay of a Norton motorbike and rider

A colorful marker drawing in red, blue, and black depicting a boxy tractor with a driver visible through the cab window. Text on the vehicle reads "Ford Bounty Four Wheel Drive," "Diesel," "Oil," "Speed 20 M.P.H.," "G.W. 5 Tons," and "Exide" (on the battery). The tractor has oversized wheels with detailed hub patterns and sits on a solid black ground line.

Drawing by James Finlay of a Ford County tractor and driver

A childlike drawing of a person with shoulder-length yellow hair, a dark shaded face with large blue eyes, and a surprised expression, wearing a blue jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie.

John Bourke, Self Portrait Painting aged 21

A small, roughly carved dog sculpture painted white with black patches, sitting upright with visible teeth and a slightly worn, handmade appearance against a plain background.

John Baker, Small Dog

An abstract, textured landscape painting showing a coastal scene with water at the top, small boats, and a patchwork of dark land areas intersected by lines and shapes suggesting roads or fields.

John Crampsey, Caloort Painting

A small house with numerous handmade signs, objects, and decorations cluttering the front yard, driveway, and cars parked outside.

Moscow Joe McKinley, #1

Hand-painted sign with colorful, bold text expressing self-deprecating humor, mentioning summer show-off, winter loneliness, pet care, walking on the beach, and being a young, fun person.

Moscow Joe McKinley, #4

Elderly woman stands smiling in front of a colorful, flower-adorned doorway. She wears a green coat with a fur collar, exuding warmth and cheerfulness.

Nora Ita, portrait #2

A colorful mosaic wall surrounds a vividly painted door with vertical stripes. Irish flags flank the entrance, creating a vibrant and artistic scene.

Pat Lawlee's Front Door

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