Help w/Artists of 2 Older...Unusual Clowns?

I found these 2 clowns at a local thrift store a couple of days ago. I haven't got around to them because I had a few things sell on eBay (including a still in box doll that eats & poops(!) that I put in a auction and it ended up selling for $345!) and have been packing & readying for shipping.
But now that I have the time I am really curious about what you will think of these paintings - and hopefully find out who the artists are!

The 1st one reminds me of a thin Jackie Gleason, but the 2nd one (Kudler) kinda reminds me of a Modigliani?

So - do you like these? Any help with the artists/thoughts on them would be greatly appreciated!

PS - I may not answer until tomorrow - getting ready to take my dad out to dinner for his 91st birthday!

Thank you!

 

Cooley?

 

First clown painting is by Jack Cooley ,1923-2008;New Orleans, American artist.

 

2nd clown painting looks more likley an art students work,than a full time artist ,in my opinion.

 

No worries - thank you for first one; shows I still need to learn - I like the 2nd one!