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Cambridge, Canada
$1,300.00
Title
First Day Of School
Artist
Hanne Lore Koehler
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
I painted this watercolor thirty years ago in 1990, from a black-and-white century-old photo given to me by Marianne, the girl in pink, when she was in her eighties to use as a reference. The painting was a gift for her younger sister Maureen (in the blue dress). The background shows the old double sidewalks and a glimpse of the stately Victorian homes of Cambridge, Ontario Canada in early 1900.
Of course there was an apple for the teacher and a polished metal lunch bucket! Those enormous bows and droopy white stockings were quite the fashion statement on this annual back-to-school celebration!
Thank you to the hosts of the following groups for featuring my image. I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Memories And Nostalgia
Portraits In Watercolor
Ontario Canada
Pretty In Pink Blue Or Purple
No Place Like Home
Women Painters
Uploaded
September 8th, 2011
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Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Love the background story of how these two sisters looked on their first day of school around eighty years ago, Hanne! You have painted them so beautifully with the big bows in their hair! L/F
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Madalena, for the honor of featuring my painting in WOMEN PAINTERS group! I appreciate your generous support and promotion!
East Berlin, PA - United States
Hanne, what an amazing work of art. I am sure you bright back many wonderful memories for these two sisters. What a special gift this was. f/l
Charlotte, NC - United States
Very sweet
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Robert, for your wonderful comment and for your generous sharing of my artwork in this week's SPOTLIGHT ARTIST feature on FAA/Pixels! I appreciate your kind support and thoughtfulness!
Manigotagan, MB - Canada
This is such a precious watercolor painting that you did so many years ago its as precious now as it was then. Your natural talent is constant and unique as you captured the sunlight rays and shadows masterfuly. vf mm
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank ou for your wonderful comment and thoughtful appreciation and support of my painting, Marilyn!
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Jenny, for the honor of featuring my painting in NO PLACE LIKE HOME group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Rutherford, NJ - United States
Congratulations! Your lovely image has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple! l/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Maggie, for the honor of featuring my painting in PRETTY IN PINK BLUE OR PURPLE group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Toronto, ON - Canada
Congratulations, Hanne, your amazing painting, is ART OF THE WEEK, in Ontario Canada, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you so much, Maria, for the special honor of choosing my painting as ART OF THE WEEK in ONTARIO CANADA group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Boulder, CO - United States
What a fabulous story to go with this painting, Hanne. You have painted it so beautifully. I particularly like the bows in their hair. I have pictures of my mom with exactly the same attire. The bows must have been a girls' fashion statement of the time that went by the wayside, years ago.like/f
Jackson, Tn - United States
Hanne, there is so much to admire in your work, Beautifully created and captures so much! L/F
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Thank you so much, Sandy, for the honor of featuring my painting in PORTRAITS IN WATERCOLOR group! I appreciate your kind support and promotion!
Janesville , Wi - United States
This is my favorite of all the children's portraits in this collection. It is in tune with the historical period (I had to wear those darn white socks when I was a child) when going to school was a HUGE DEAL and children were dressed as well as the parents could afford. The hairstyles were so formal even for little girls such as these. Thanks for taking me on a little journey into my childhood, Hanne!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
I'm so glad this brought back fond memories of your childhood, Marsha! Thank you for your thoughtful comment and support!
Christchurch - New Zealand
Hi Hanne . I have just been looking through your book Rose and her little lost Kitten and the Chirdren that come round to see me always want me to read that story book so i do and there little faces shin when i show the Pictures to them it makes the story come alive to them and it is so great to have your book the story by Reynold Jay and your art work along with it that makes for a wonderful book all the best with them as Christmas coming up i know my great grandchildren are going to love them ,L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Joyce! I appreciate your kind support! Hope your grandchildren enjoy the story!
Indio, CA - United States
What a gift you gave her, Hanne. How wonderfully done. Voted in the "When we were Young contest. Bless you for this gift to "the Girl in Pink".. F/L V
Singapore, SG - Singapore
Hanne - Had to come back and see this! I am in the midst of painting now. Will share hopefully soon....Trying to put in the colors as the reference is from a b/w photo. Refaved and revoted!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
That can be a fun challenge, Belinda! I look forward to seeing your finished painting! Thank you for your sweet comment and support!
Austin, TX - United States
V, Darling prainting of these little girls! The one in the blue dress looks like a picture of my Mom when she was little. I like the dappled sunlight on the sidewalk and the victorian looking house in the background. My Mother rode to school of a school bus that was a house drawn wagon. In the winter (Iowa) they sat on each others feet!
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your delightful story, Linda! What a great way to keep the toes from freezing! I appreciate your kind support, my friend!
Singapore, SG - Singapore
Hanne! your works are so awesome! I especially loved the ones w the children. And this one reminded me of my sister and I when we were young. I wanted to paint a new one featuring us both wearing the same dresses! Thank you for sharing your great gift! f/v
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
I am honored by your precious compliment, Belinda! I'm so glad my painting brought back happy memories of you and your sister. I look forward to seeing your painting!
Easton, Ma - United States
Hanne, you are amazing in your talent! I love this sweet memory! F&L
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you for your marvelous compliment and support, Lainie! I am honored!
New York, NY - United States
Hanne, she must have loved this watercolor that capture her youth. vote
Iola, WI - United States
Another masterpiece by {Hanne)! Just outstanding as this is a true treasure trove of beauty! fave and vote
Mequon, WI - United States
This is so beautiful, Hanne, and so riveting that it makes me want to learn more about the girls' stories. Your technique is flawless. vf
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thanks for your lovely comment and support, Mary. There is always room for improvement. When I look back on photos of my past paintings, I always find something I would do differently - far from flawless.
Melbourne - Australia
Oh Hanne, what a delight that must have been for her and how wonderful that you could do that for her. VF
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
Thank you, Rosy, for your lovely comment and support. This was to be a family heirloom for following generations.
Morehouse, MO - United States
Aww! What a great story for this nostalgic work!! Such a sweet beautiful scene! I really love the way you created the shadows on the sidewalk. Wonderful work as always!! v/f
Hanne Lore Koehler replied:
You are very kind to make such wonderful comments, Debbie! Thank you for your generous support!
Covington, Oh - United States
How adorable and so very special. Kids dressed pretty classy for school back then!!!
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