Maud...another book about you.

Another book out on Maud Lewis. This one claiming her life has been discussed more than her art...hmmmm, I don't think so..I think not enough has been made of her life. I think her hard life has been glossed over in order to sell pretty Maud cups and bags...and pencils.

" Until now, the story of her difficult life has dominated the discussion of her art: her triumph over her physical disabilities and poverty, the harsh treatment she received at the hands of her family, and her alliance by chance with her husband Everett Lewis, who enabled her successful painting career over many decades."

Sarah Milroy

Enabled her successful painting career? I don't know, according to Woolaver, Everett forced Maud to paint. Like the movie Maudie, people really want to believe there was some sort of love or great partnership between Maud and Ev when there is plenty of evidence that says otherwise....if only Maud were alive to ask...but even then, would she tell the truth.

https://shop.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/collections/all/products/paintings-for-sale-maud-lewis?fbclid=IwAR0_YQQCZZBmGiucRJiQUE7aWyYknsx9IkGEMCpP6VxlSGPmTPApmn3zrUw

The cover of this book,

Paintings for Sale

reminded me of a rug I had made...."The Other Sign". In chatting with Lance Woolaver , he talked about a sign Maud had made for the poor house, her neighbours.

My obsession with Maud continues.