22.+Grandma+Moses

1. Birthplace and Dates of Birth (and Death, if appropriate)
September 7, 1860 Greenwich, New York State, United States of America December 13, 1961 (age 101) Hoosick Falls, New York State, United States of America

2. Art movement (for example, Abstract Expressionism)
She made what was commonly referred to as "hobby art," art that transformed cloth scraps into beautiful artwork.

3. Where did they study or who did they apprentice with?
She did not study art; she turned to painting when her arthritis forced her to give up embroidery.

4. Who or what influenced their work?
Her work was inspired by everyday happenings and rural life.

5. What made their work unique? Describe their style of artwork.
It is primitive and less individual than other art of her time. It is realistic but does not use basic perspective.

6. Is there any interesting story of their life you can share?
Her friend, Norman Rockwell, put Grandma Moses in the fear left of his painting, //Christmas Homecoming//, which appeared on the //Saturday Evening Post// December 25, 1948.

7. Include a quote by or about the artist.
"I look back on my life like a good day's work, it was done and I am satisfied with it." - Grandma Moses

10. Citations of Research
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Moses http://www.hammergalleries.com/html/artistresults.asp?artist=469