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DC Slate with H. Lewis painting “after Androis” (de Andreis) signature

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Kim

A question came up on http://www.askart.com about an H. Lewis painting of a Scottish Soldier. I wrote to the poster to get a photo of the painting and the signature, as well as get more information. DC Slate emailed me … Continue reading →

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Book available at Amazon.com!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Kim

Hubert Lewis the Artist:His Life, Family and Work now available on amazon.com! http://www.amazon.com/Hubert-Lewis-Artist-Life-Family/dp/1490451293/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1377478551&sr=8-5&keywords=Hubert+lewis Still available in Kindle version, too: http://www.amazon.com/Hubert-Lewis-Artist-Family-ebook/dp/B00DJVQD3A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377478551&sr=8-1&keywords=Hubert+lewis  

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Hubert Lewis the Artist: His Life, Family and Work-the book

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Kim

I finally approved the last proof of the book Hubert Lewis the Artist: His Life, Family and Work! I’ve been researching, writing, proofing and rewriting, since December 2012. With the help of many people, I believe I have gathered much … Continue reading →

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Art Owned by Michelle Benjamin

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Kim

I received a message from a distant relative, Michelle Benjamin, through this website. Michelle is the great-granddaughter of one of Sarah Benjamin Lewis’s brothers, John Benjamin. We share great-great-grandparents, therefore the Michelle is my 3rd cousin. I shared some of … Continue reading →

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More Art from the Collection of Russell and Jean Lewis

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Kim

Paul and Darla requested other family members send their photos of pictures they own of H. Lewis’s work. They received a response from Darla’s brother. A few of the photographs were not posted due to quality issues. The Poppies are … Continue reading →

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My Sisters’ H. R. Lewis Art

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Kim

Both of my sisters, one older than me and one younger, now live in California. Jane transplanted after living much of her life in Portland, OR. Teri lived for many years in New York before relocating to San Francisco. Through … Continue reading →

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Art from Darla and Paul

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kim

I found Paul and Darla (my second cousin, great-granddaughter of Hubert Lewis) through an antiques and art website forum. I contacted Paul through the email he left on the site. They have been a wonderful source of information to me, … Continue reading →

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My cousin Gina brought along some photos of H. Lewis’s art to our cousin get-together. These come from her mother, Jeanie’s, home. As the youngest daughter of the youngest daughter (Hazel) of Hubert Lewis’s, Doris Jean Boynton is one of … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kim | Leave a comment

Hubert’s Early Life and Starting a Family

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Kim

Emigrating from the Old Country       On a visit to the industrial town of Govan, Scotland, young Thomas Lewis and his wife Adelaid welcomed their first child, a son, into the world on April 5, 1865. Hubert Robert Lewis was … Continue reading →

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Who Was the Artist Hubert R. Lewis?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Kim

Hubert Robert Lewis The Man, the Artist       Looking at the old photos I have of my great grandparents, I can see only dark eyes, in shades of black, white, grey and sepia. I see the somberness of a young … Continue reading →

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