Featured Signed watercolor. Name easy to read-- but can't find any other work.

Thoughts on this recent thrift watercolor? It seems very nicely done (was instantly drawn to it) but I cannot find a single work by this painter. Signed L.S. Anderson. There are a number of paintings by "Les Anderson" but they are not signed like this and I don't think the same artist but could be wrong. Any luck finding this artist or just a Sunday painter?

There is a moisture damage on the mat, but the painting seems okay, maybe a tiny bit buckled but not too bad. Thoughts?






No info on the back but here's a pic:

 

May be the work of a non-professional but certainly done by someone with training and talent.

Debora

 

Thank you, Debora. Was thinking the same, it seemed to have some skill for sure. So odd I can't find a single other work by this painter. Completely striking out on my research. But not the end of the world, but always nice to learn who the artist is.

 

In what part of the world did you find it?

Debora

 

Sooooothing colours

 

Colorado.

 

I really like your painting.
It's hard to believe that a capable, fairly recent artist like that has zero footprint on the internet, even if they were amateur. I can't find anything.

 

Same here. I couldn't find one other work. Kind of a mystery.

I wonder if painted by a woman started using a new married last name or something? Hard to believe this was the only painting they ever did.

Thanks for taking a look.

 

It almost gives a Japanese woodblock vibe,doesnt it ? Couldnt find an artist either. Pretty thing nonetheless.

 

Yes, it does. And the 86 date surprises me a bit. Would have thought it was earlier.

Debora

 

Fantastic scene.

Lucille, it may be a dumb question but have you tested the pH of the matting?

If you decide to replace the aperture, that might be a great time to make sure that the rear matting is acid-free. The aperture appears a bit yellow, however that might just be from the lighting in your pictures.

 

I like the peaceful calming scene. But yes,I also couldn’t find any other works by this artist (sorry)