Tattoos, Scammers & Honest Abe --Cagle

Some of the donated paintings are by Armstrong’s wife, Annie Armstrong, who specializes in shells and floral images. The paintings have been appraised by an independent art appraiser, and the values range from about $6,500 to $87,000 each. Anyone who buys a painting will receive an appraisal.

The oil paintings, some with 70 coats of paint, range in size from a few square feet to approximately 7x7 feet.