A little tidbit of information for everyone as copy pasted from an email yesterday.
Why is Willie Reynolds Sr.'s name not listed on the Highwaymen list? I know he painted along with some of the names on this list.
Because Gary Monroe did not see enough of his work when he did his research for the first of many highwaymen books by various writers.
His was the list of 26 used by the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, thus carving it in stone.
I happen to have seen only two of his paintings out of the many thousands of vintage highwaymen works I've seen on upson board.
His nick name was "Po' boy", according to Sam Newton (who wishes to be NOT included on the list)...... Go figure.
I imagine Willie's not the only one who drifted in and out of the group. Another is Earl Barber who was "re-discovered" by Jim Fitch several years ago. I met him at one of the Safety Harbor Museum things, came in from California if I remember correctly.
Norman Wright, Horace Foster, I've seen older upson board works by them, too. I had a painting once, years ago, by all indications a highwayman painting, signed Rader. Never saw or heard of another by him (or her). They all missed the boat as well.
Why is Willie Reynolds Sr.'s name not listed on the Highwaymen list? I know he painted along with some of the names on this list.
Because Gary Monroe did not see enough of his work when he did his research for the first of many highwaymen books by various writers.
His was the list of 26 used by the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, thus carving it in stone.
I happen to have seen only two of his paintings out of the many thousands of vintage highwaymen works I've seen on upson board.
His nick name was "Po' boy", according to Sam Newton (who wishes to be NOT included on the list)...... Go figure.
I imagine Willie's not the only one who drifted in and out of the group. Another is Earl Barber who was "re-discovered" by Jim Fitch several years ago. I met him at one of the Safety Harbor Museum things, came in from California if I remember correctly.
Norman Wright, Horace Foster, I've seen older upson board works by them, too. I had a painting once, years ago, by all indications a highwayman painting, signed Rader. Never saw or heard of another by him (or her). They all missed the boat as well.
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Wouldn't it be logical that those paintings be worth a little based on the rarity? Assuming the paintings are of higher grade.
Yes, Jon. It is logical.
They do in fact have value.
If someone indicated to you that they were worthless, then they are either misinformed or lying.
If the paintings have enough eye appeal to be attractive to an average person who would actually buy a work of art, particularly a Florida landscape, then part of the value is derived from rarity tempered by consumer demand for that particular artist.
If I'm not clear, don't be afraid to re-phrase your question or ask another.
Ok, I'm a little confused... is Norman Wright recognized or not? Ive noticed him referred to as "The Lost Highwaymen" and "Second Generation Highwaymen", just looking for your opinion...After all, what made a Highwaymen one in the first place? Talent, paint (maybe a brush, not always), somewhere to paint, and someone to buy the painting. Right? That's the charm of a Highwaymen.
Megan, Monroe chose not to include Norman Wright in his original list in 2001 when University Press published his book.
Wright is one of eleventy million artists who paint Florida landscapes and wish they were on that list.
Many of them will call themselves highwaymen, but that won't get them into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
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