When I decided to add Howard Rains to our gallery I had not the slightest idea who I was adding. I just loved his paintings. I knew he loved playing the fiddle and also painting. Tonight I spent a long time researching the web for Howard. After 10 full pages of entries, I just figure they will go on and on. Folks, Howard is not only a great artist but is also a very well known fiddler.
Howard Rains
May 11th, 2012Hatred
May 5th, 2012I abhor political or racial emails–emails that attack my personal belief or anyone’s personal beliefs. Actually I blocked a friend from childhood’s emails for her continual bashing of Muslims. We have enough hatred in the world! When I read those emails or facebook entries I get an upset feeing. I prefer not.–olRoff
Life
May 2nd, 2012When I was a young man I knew I could never be a CHP Officer but I decided to take the test anyway. OMG, in a years time I was a CHP Officer being assigned to the East los Angeles Area, Young people, you cannot win the race if you don’t run! –olRoff
35 or 40 years of dealing in art and antiques
April 29th, 2012I have bought and sold art and antiques for 35 or 40 years. My favorite paintings are by Clementine Hunter. My favorite deceased artist is Jimmy Lee Sudduth. My favorite living artist–how I love my friend Bernice Sims but I don’t think anyone can top the awesome and sometimes vulgar antics of Steven Chandler. His paintings are beyond good. He is as crazy as a fox but somehow I always look forward to seeing what is next!–olRoff– Graves Country Gallery
Memories
April 26th, 2012This memory was inspired by an email from an artistand fiddler in Texas, Harold Rains—.I was born and spent my early years in Texas–My dad loved the fiddle, tho he often referred to it as his violin. He never really played well but when he got mad at mom he would go into his room, lock the door and start playing his violin. Fond memories—olRoff
Vivian Gatzert
April 23rd, 2012Vivian Gatzert, Age 96 died in Lodi, Ca. She was almost exactly 20 years older than me. She was a little spitfire who said her piece, and her voice was heard! She was very small in stature but mighty in person. She was a great artist and a great friend. I loved Vivian. –olRoff
Auctions
April 23rd, 2012Last weekend was the best weekend for auctions I have ever had. All weekend we had Slotins Folk Art Auction and in addition, Sunday we had Ogrens auction the estate of Vivian Gatzert. There was something from the highest end to something all could afford.
Gerry Campbell’s “Kick Wheel Potter”
April 7th, 2012Jesus Don’t Lie
April 7th, 2012One day the old rancher, Joe Disch was sitting in the gallery with me. A man came in all excited, As he looked at the stoneware in the case behind me. “That is great Black glass!” he said. “But sir, thats not Black glass”, I replied. Excitedly he said, “Yes! It is!” I asked him how he knew. He replied,”Jesus says it is and Jesus doesn’t lie!!”—He won the argument hands down!–olRoff
Slotin Folk Art Auction Catalog
April 5th, 2012Slotin Folk Art Auction catalog is out. The auction dates are April 21 and April 22, 2012. You must have a copy of their catalog. It is an excellance reference guide and is free. just phone 770532 1115.
Steve and Amy helped me in this world of folk art.We sold at Folk Fest commencing in 1996 thru 2002 or so. Often we have pieces for sale in the auction and often we buy pieces. You can find the best there.–olRoff