Featured HELP WITH SIGNATURE, THOUGHTS ON BEAUTIFUL PERSIAN(?) CAT PAINTING?

Found this at a local thrift store & thought it was really pretty even though I'm not a cat guy (I have 3 dogs)! But I can't make out artist's first name - can anyone tell what it says - I used a different filter on last photo to try to make it stand out (Carrie?)

Thoughts on painting? I'm pretty sure it's not a factory painting, but am hoping it's not a 'week end' painter's work either.
Thanks!

 

Harriet Schilling?
Charming painting, typical cat pose, and yes a Persian.

 

Sorry Journey but just a hobbyist painting.

 

I agree, but not bad. And there is likely to be a Persian cat lover out there who wants it.

 

Someone will definitely want that kitty.

Not sure the same person will want that plant, though.

 

The way I see it, it represents the kitty's heroic escape from a triffid, so it is part of the story.

 

Nothing to add but just want to say I love your posts,Mr. Journey...always entertaining and interesting ... you pick up some fab stuffs xx

 

Lorrie Schilling? amateur painter

 

y'know...the paws are nice...the face is sweet....the fur is nice....the eyes are a little off...but I think there's a buyer for it..!!
Oh, and the plant which I believe to be a ponytail palm...is well done too !!

All in all.....it may be amateur .....but it has that slice of life goin on !

 

& looking at the stuff you don't look at......the floor...little rug...side molding ..base of the plant just showing by the cat's feet........all this points to a good eye for detail.....so at the very least...... a very talented amateur !!!!

 

I agree there is talent there, and I think it is meant to be naive.

 

I think that's it -- specifically "Lorrie A Schilling". Scroll down (and scroll some more -- or do "find in page" for "Lorrie") to read about her here: http://www.whiningkentpigs.com/dw/eshtml61.htm

She had lived in the right part of the country (south Florida), too.

 

If the middle initial did not look so clearly like an A, would suggest this lady:

http://www.askart.com/artist/Marie_Blakes_Lee_Schilling/11176952/Marie_Blakes_Lee_Schilling.aspx

 

except for my tendency to pick factory paintings - thank you!

 

not this time......& hey....your gal may even like this one !!

 

You've had some great finds, you have to speculate to accumulate ! The good outweighs the factory <3

 

So funny! Hi! This is my painting I did of my cat, Whiskers. It sold at a local gallery show in the early 90’s. I never did get a photo of it. Thank you!! and I’m sorry, I am not a famous painter! I was doing Decorative Painting for awhile and did sell at a Boutique in NJ and showed at a few small galleries, did custom work, pet portraits....Hope I didn’t crush your dreams of $$$

 

How fantastic is this Internet world!
I love this portrait and your painting style
Welcome on board Lorrie

 

It's a lovely painting and I'm sure our member will cherish it , as the time and effort you put into it shines through !!!

 

Hi Lorrie!

Welcome to Antiquers............

How fantastic of you to reply to this thread.