Redware Folk Art Man in Green, Presumed Pennsylvania, Earlier 20th Century owl drawing There’s a repaired and painted

There’s a repaired and painted over split on the yellow of the legs

and green palette of the figure’s jacket

a house shaped bank feels pretty apt

*I have one block out of place in some of the photos

making him feel like something of a metaphor for the moment

Redware Folk Art Man in Green, Presumed Pennsylvania, Earlier 20th Century owl drawing There’s a repaired and paintedI've had this guy sitting around keeping me company for a while, but his green coat and curious little face too, with a bit of leprechaun esque mischeviousness to it made think of St. Patricks day on the horizon, so I thought perhaps a good time to share him. (Also seems he could make a good talisman for cheering on the Celtics!) I purchased him from a great folk art dealer in Pennsylvania, and believe that is likely where he originated, in the long