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Some Folk Art Paintings by Jan  
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Bettewrote:
Hi Charlie & Jan
Your work is beautiful & our house in FL is full of both of your things....we feel so at home in our 'Monroe Gallery'. Hope to see you soon.
Love
Jerry & Bette
Apr. 4
Sheriwrote:
Hi there :))
 
I believe I have one of your pieces of art signed by you that I bought at an auction here in Ontario, Canada.  It is beautiful.  I have searched through all of your pieces that I can find online but still cannot find out what the name of this one is.  If I send you a picture of it, would you be able to tell me if you remember it at all?  Your signature appears to be on top of the actual print which just says c. munro and what I believe is 1967.  I can be contacted at barter.gagnon@rogers.com.  Thanks a bunch & have alovely day.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sheri Gagnon
Mar. 30
No namewrote:
Charlie,
I never would have recognized you!  As always I LOVE Jann's paintings!!  I hope to get to see you and Jann one of these days.  Best of luck at all of you shows and classes.
Mary Rogers
May 2

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May 29

Update on our web site

I have made a few changes to our web site.  www.jlmunro.com   Updated the schedual as in the previous blog, and I also added several new paintings of Jan's - most of which are small paintings.  You can viewhem undthe "Jan's Paintings" tab on the left side bar of the home page.  I also added a new page wih my paintings available on the last tab of the left side bar.
 
We have added several new limited edition prints and will be getting those up on the site in a few weeks - as well as new  quality note cards and vintage looking postcards.
 
Thanks
Charlie
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April 22

Show schedule for 2009

 2009 SHOW SCHEDULE
 
WINTER IS OVER!!

 

 


    MAY 12-17  BRIMFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW - QUAKER ACRES - BOOTH #7
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRIMFIELD - VIST:  http://www.brimfield.com/

JULY 14-19 BRIMFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW - QUAKER ACRES - BOOTH #7
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRIMFIELD - VIST:  http://www.brimfield.com/
 

JULY 29 - 31 

Folk Art Game Boards, with Charlie Munro
Wednesday, July 29, to Friday, July 31: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.

Create two 20” x 20” painted gameboards with the whimsical inspiration of Charlie Munro. Choose from several different games such as checkers, Parcheesi, and backgammon. Motifs from nineteenth century gameboards and Nantucket-inspired images make a truly unique and functional work of art. Each board has a wood frame allowing for painting on both sides and hanging for display.

For years, nautical whirligigs have been put on pedestals for their worth as works of art by folk-art carvers. This is a beginner’s workshop designed for the do-it-yourselfer. Bring your favorite carving knife, or we will provide one for you to use and choose from several rough-cut patterns of miniature sailors. Students will have the opportunity to paint and finish their ‘gig’ to take home!

 

AUGUST 18 - 20

Painting Nantucket in Miniature, with Jan Munro
Tuesday, August 18, to Thursday, August 20: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.

Students will create several small round paintings, suitable for Sailors Valentine centers. Artists in the class will have many choices of subjects to choose from including those pictured, and your family folk art portraits, your house, etc. Color balance, drawing, mixing colors, composition, and finishing details will be learned. You will leave with finished 6” paintings ready to frame.

JAN MUNRO is an internationally recognized folk artist whose work is included in many major collections and museums. A few include the Smithsonian, New York State Historical Association, and Sotheby’s.
The Nantucket Whaling Museum is privileged to have had Jan and Charlie Munro contribute a mural on a wall in the Discovery Room.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.nha.org/1800house/2009descriptions.htm


AUGUST 26 - 28

Carved Whirligigs on a Whale, with Charlie Munroe
Wednesday, August 26, to Friday, August 28: 9 A.M.–1 P.M.
Member $225; Nonmember $275

For years, nautical whirligigs have been put on pedestals for their worth as works of art by folk-art carvers. This is a beginner’s workshop designed for the do-it-yourselfer. Bring your favorite carving knife, or we will provide one for you to use and choose from several rough-cut patterns of miniature sailors. Students will have the opportunity to paint and finish their ‘gig’ to take home!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.nha.org/1800house/2009descriptions.htm


SEPTEMBER 8 - 13  BRIMFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW - QUAKER ACRES - BOOTH #7
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRIMFIELD - VIST:  http://www.brimfield.com/
 
 
FOR MORE INFO: charlie@jlmunro.com

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September 17

NORTH BAY STREET - FIRSTIME OFFERED IN 25 YEARS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ATTENTION JANET MUNRO COLLECTORS
 
 
north bay street
 
THIS IMPORTANT PAINTING BY JANET HAS BEEN IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR SALE.

THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN PUBLISHED MANY TIMES - IT WAS THE CENTER PIECE IN THE JAY JOHNSON - WILLIAM KETCHUM BOOK "AMERICAN FOLK ART OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY"  - PUBLISHED IN 1983 BY RIZZOLI PUBLISHING.  ALSO PUBLISHED AS A JIG SAW PUZZLE - AND IN WALDON BOOK CALENDARS.

THE PAINTING MEASURES 23" X 48" AND IS FRAMED IN THE ORIGINAL FRAME.  SIGNED IN THE LOWER LEFT - "MRS. MUNRO"

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN AN IMPORTANT - MAJOR - EARLY PAINTING BY JANET!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A PRICE QUOTE - PLEASE EMAIL ME.

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August 08

Talking about PAINTINGS by: CHARLIE MUNRO

 

August 13th - August 29th articles_133 

Quote : Thought I would post the recent Press Release about the show.

 

 

Kindreds in Osterville presents Side by Side
Two legendary folk artists, Jan and Charles Munro, will be exhibiting for a week at Kindreds in Osterville this August.

A partnership for more than 40 years, artists Jan and Charles Munro continue to amaze art collectors, museum curators and visual arts critics with the offerings of their self-taught skills.
A new show, Side by Side at Kindreds Antiques and Folk Art in Osterville, presents the two legends to the public side by side for the first time in many years.

With a mission to give us a pictorial history of American life, Jan Munro’s canvases present stories of New England village life and maritime lore unlike the books on any shelf. As critics attest, Jan Munro’s works reveal the color ful details of a past that begs to be celebrated. By using a technique of teasing the canvas with realism and then taking it away, she continually captures something more alive than real.

Charles Munro carries history into sculpture and moving parts. His self-taught style has projected a combination of warmth and masculinity into the contemporary folk art world. Using wood and paint as only he can meld them, his pieces seem to emerge as a bit of history themselves.

Together, this unique husband and wife team are partners in art, collaborators in a tremendous success story for the Cape Cod art scene, and a pair of talented individuals who have each made a significant contribution to the world of folk art in the United States.
For more information please call 508-420-7390 or visit www.kindredsantiquesandfolkart.com.
PAINTINGS by: CHARLIE MUNRO
PAINTINGS by: CHARLIE MUNRO
Hosted by: KINDRED'S ART GALLERY
Date and time: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Location name: 845 Main St, Osterville, MA
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May 19

Brimfield

I just returned from our first show of the Season.  It was the Brimfield Antiques Show.  The week was long - chilly- and a few rainy days.  In spite of all of that - the crowds came.  Setting up on Monday - our expectations were grim - due to the economy and gas prices!!  But, by the end of the week - most dealers had a succesful show.  Many of our collectors came to see our new paintings and made several new friends through out the week.
 
I have added some pictures of the sites on and around our field.
 
 
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