Folk Art Art
1970s Folk Art Art
Paper
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Folk Art Art
Cotton
Artist Comments
A kindly middle-aged man holds his cat companion in this painting, depicting the artist Jessica JH Roller's husband with one of their family cats. The gentle ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
1950s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Jessica JH Roller paints a self-portrait of a mastered yoga pose. It captures the geometric beauty of the posture called Ustrasana, or Camel. The subtle curve...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1890s Folk Art Art
Oil
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
1970s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben paints a gestural portrait of a nude woman gracefully undressing her white robe. The figure strikes a classic pose as she contemplates a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Oil
1950s Folk Art Art
Paper, Woodcut
1980s Folk Art Art
Wood, Paint
2010s Folk Art Art
Wood, Oil
Artist Comments
A cat with striking blue eyes crouches against a vibrant yellow background. Bold, thick black lines outline its body, giving it a playful, cartoonish feel. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1970s 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
2010s Folk Art Art
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1970s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Wood
Artist Comments
A colorful scene of a busy street in San Jose, Costa Rica on a hot January morning. "One of the fascinating things about San Jose is the contrasts between the old and the new," says artist Leroy Burt...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
A purple Siamese cat sits upright against a vibrant turquoise background filled with coneflowers. Artist Jessica JH Roller emphasizes the similarity of forms ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
1990s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Stretcher Bars
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
19th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Textile, Wood
1990s Folk Art Art
Foam Board, Felt Pen
1970s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
1970s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Ink, Paper
1990s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A Siamese cat with bright blue eyes rests at the center, its golden fur accentuated by bold black outlines. A series of hearts filling the white background ad...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
Artist Comments
Artist Andrea Doss presents a whimsical narrative of a fairy reading a book to animals in the forest. "She read all sorts of books, but her favorite kind were...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
1980s Folk Art Art
Oil
1990s Folk Art Art
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
1970s Folk Art Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1860s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
1970s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1950s Folk Art Art
Paper, Woodcut
1990s Folk Art Art
Foam Board, Felt Pen
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Paper, Pastel
2010s Folk Art Art
Ceramic
1960s Folk Art Art
Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a portrait of a charming pair of long-bodied dogs. She draws inspiration from the jolly pet daschunds of her friend. Jessica's...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Oil, Wood Panel
1970s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic