Emmett Kelly’s “Weary Willie”

Emmett Kelly was the featured clown for Ringling Bros. circus for many years. His forlorn Weary Willie face and big red nose were his trademarks. Even though the Color Palooza artist who painted him out of chalk did not sign his work, I thought it was one of the better paintings that day. This for the word “arm” today.

[katy]

Gracious! It has been years since I thought of Emmett Kelly. I’m surprised to know there are still people who know about him. What a remarkable chalk painting

[Joan Robillard]

I remember him well from show like Ed Sullivan

[Babs]

I think clowns are quite creepy but this one looks so sad.

[Jacqueline]

Great choise for the words challenge!

[Diana]

Not a friend of clowns but this is a lovely work of art.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh dear , I wish I could look at him without feeling so anxious , I find Clowns so creepy !

[Cazzi]

What fantastic pavement art. I looked back on the others you posted too and they're very impressive. A great start to your May calender.

[Kate]

Great chalk art.

[Carole Sandford]

It’s a very good piece of art!

[Peter]

Great artwork so well captured Lou Ann:)

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a talent. Great that you shared these Lou Ann

[Milanie]

So glad you brought back the memory of the Ringling Brothers Circus and Emmett Kelly - was so lucky to have seen them several times when I was little. This is an amazing piece of art.

[Diane]

I haven't thought of the circus in years! Nice chalk painting.