Josephine by Carliss Mora

Carliss Mora
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Josephine Baker was barely more than a child when she left the life of poverty she lived in St. Louis, MO. Off she went to Paris,France, and became the sultry dancing seductress, that was to be her vehicle to fame and fortune, then to near poverty in her declining years. She and her husband adopted many, many children of all nationalities. When all funds were spent, her husband left herafter spending his family fortune in order to help support Josephine's unceasing desire to adopt more children.

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chuck vest 01 Apr 2007

nice friend, very nice

Artist Reply: Thanks, Chuck, the PS!

cynthia berridge 05 Dec 2006

would love to see this painted Carliss

Artist Reply: Well, I could certainly try. Wish I knew what color it was. Thanks for looking, Cynthia!!

Penny Myers 30 Jul 2006

How did I miss this. Nicely done. Like your style.

Artist Reply: That's okay Penny! Sometimes we all miss each other's work, but when we do, we try to catch up and comment. Thank you for doing, just that!!

Olga van Dijk 29 Jul 2006

great pencil drawing, Carliss... Elle est si chique! Jospehine Baker was a wonderful woman! Everybody in Europe knows her!~

Artist Reply: Olga, thanks for your continued response, and comments on my work!

Analua 26 Jul 2006

So precious work Carliss!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Analua!

jane diamond 26 Jul 2006

I love this rendition of Ms. Josephine! I knew it was her right away! This is a very exciting and enchanting piece. I love the flow and curves of her shape as well as your pencil work! So glad to see you did a piece of Josephine - she is a hero of mine, I adore and admire her. Especailly with her adopting all her children, her "rainbow tribe", to try to give them a better upbringing than she had. She's a beautiful woman, and this is a beautiful tribute to her! Lovely work Carliss :)

Artist Reply: Hello Jane!! I am really exited, now. I wondered if anyone would really know who she was, but no one forgets the greatest artisans of our time, I think.I am so pleased that you knew her right away. Thank you for coming here, and commenting, and come back anytime! Your words are welcome.

Ginger Lovellette 26 Jul 2006

Wow! This pencil work is not the norm and I LOVE it!!! You're great!

Artist Reply: Hi Ginger! Most of you other artists are so fast! I wanted to get something uploaded, but I think I should not have hurried. I'm glad you like it though, and thank you!

Ralph Miller 26 Jul 2006

beautiful job !

Artist Reply: I'm thanking you Ralph!

thea walstra 26 Jul 2006

I remember her very well. Very pretty work Carliss

Artist Reply: Thea, I thank you! I didn't really give her enough time. The picture was so much better.

Loredana 26 Jul 2006

EXCELLENT DRAWING CARLISS

Artist Reply: Loredana, I am grateful to stopped to say something about my drawing of Josephine Baker. I hope to do one of her later, again. Thank you!

Femi Johnson 26 Jul 2006

lovely drawing & tribute Carliss

Artist Reply: Femi, hello! I'm proud that you came here to comment! Thank you!

bianca thomas 26 Jul 2006

very much beautiful.....love it...

Artist Reply: Thanks Bianca! I hope to drw her again with more wisdom, and knowledge of her gorgeous pictures, that were taken in black and white, or grayscale.

Joke Schotting 26 Jul 2006

Beautiful pencil work,Carliss

Artist Reply: Thank you JOke! It was done in a brief moment of late night creative urgency. I hope to do some more of her, and show more of her elaborate garments, and sometimes, scanty attire.

Lynnda Rakos 26 Jul 2006

Beautiful tribute, nice pencil worl Carliss!!!

Artist Reply: Hi Lynnda! I'm always happy when you visit here, and take time to post a comment. Thank you, you're awesome.

Emily Reed 26 Jul 2006

What a beauty she was going to the ball, Carliss!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 26 Jul 2006

BEAUTIFUL work and thanks for the text! I will always remember her.

Artist Reply: Nelly, a lot of people do not know who she was. I like finding out about understated celebs who were from here, in St. Louis, originally. Thank you, to for what you said about remembering her!

Josephine

by Carliss Mora

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