Ma Rainey

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Amazing Fred

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 20 Dec 18:29:14

Lovely charcoal drawing of Ma Rainey!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Mon 21 Dec 03:39:26

A good likeness, Fred. You've really captured her powerful presence and her charisma. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 21 Dec 14:18:46

Thank you Dennis, Angela, and Seok. Much appreciated. I didn't know that she taught Bessy Smith to sing jazz and blues. A Merry Christmas to you all and stay safe.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Mon 21 Dec 15:06:45

Hang on Studio Wall

20/12/2020

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This is a drawing I did back in 1959, I'm posting it because they have just released a film of her story.

About the Artist

Fred Elwell

Born In South London now living in Hampshire. A self taught artist although I did attend evening classes at The City and Guilds of London School of Art. As they didn't teach painting in artificial light I had to be content with life drawing two evenings a week. I also did all day on Sundays but…

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