Folk Art Art
1990s Folk Art Art
Metal
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
A white-winged cat soars over a forest on its way to heaven. It wears a happy smile and carries a twinkle in its eyes. Bright verdant hues contrast with textu...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
Artist Comments
"Just off Brady Street, in Milwaukee’s East Side, there used to be a place with class and style," says artist Leroy Burt. The store was a treasure trove of vintage goodies that were as fun to dig through as to wear. The shop was full of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and bags, some dating back to the golden days of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The ceiling was pink and covered with toys, trinkets, signs, and other captivating eye candy.
About the Artist
Artist Leroy Burt paints playful, offbeat landscapes and portraits based on his experiences living in Milwaukee, New York, Costa Rica, and currently Rochester, Minnesota. "I think of my paintings as short stories," he says. As a young child, Leroy faced a number of obstacles. His parents divorced when he was four years old and he was raised by his grandparents in a three-room shack without running water or electricity. Leroy worked hard to pull himself out of poverty. He studied graphic design and painting, which led to a 30-year career in graphic design - five years at WMVS, the PBS television station in Milwaukee, fifteen years at city hall in Milwaukee, and ten years at WNET, the PBS station in New York. In 2015, Leroy retired to focus his energy on painting. Today, he works from a tiny studio filled with half-finished paintings stacked against every wall. "There are photos and sketches for future paintings taped everywhere," says Leroy. "My windows are filled with orchids. There are books, films and music CDs in every corner. And the room is dominated by a black and silver Andy Warhol silkscreen...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Intaglio
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor
19th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
19th Century Folk Art Art
Metal
1960s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Lithograph
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Delicate blue butterflies flit across a softly textured neutral background. Subtle black outlines define their fragile forms, while their rhythmic repetition cr...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Pamela Hoke exhibits an alluring view of a blooming lotus flower. An expression of rising above adversity with gorgeous blos...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Fabric, Resin, Handmade Paper
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Watercolor
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Andrea Doss presents a whimsical fantasy piece of woodland animals playing musical instruments. The pale crescent moon gives a silvery glow as the raccoon, frog, and squirrel serenade at night. "Band practice was on every Tuesday and was usually a chaotic affair," says Andrea. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Two nude figures join hands in artist Libby Ramage's arresting primitive piece. The elderly couple braces themselves going into an uncertain future. "The firs...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A nude figure with flowing hair turns slightly to the side, with a speech bubble saying "hi." Minimalistic lines outline her body against a background with ve...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1940s Folk Art Art
Oil
1990s Folk Art Art
Glue, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
1850s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Gouache
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Folk Art Art
Wire
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
1990s Folk Art Art
Gold Leaf
1980s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1820s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Handmade Paper, Glass, Wood
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
1970s Folk Art Art
Tapestry
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Board, Oil