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Leon Collins Art

American, b. 1930
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Leon Collins (Texas Artist) Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown “The inspiration comes from my great, great grandmother...the will comes from God.” Leon Collins was born in Galveston. At the age of four, he was sent to live with relatives in Baton Rouge. At eight he moved to Beverly Hills, California to live with his mother. Each summer he was sent to Brazoria, Texas to stay with his great-great-grandmother, “Big Mama.” “Big Mama,” who lived to be 114, told him stories which he recorded in his Big Chief notebook. When Leon’s mother passed away, Leon moved from California to Texas where his mother’s sister lived. “If God gives me my sight back, I’m going to start painting again.” For two years Leon’s daughter Molly Bee was his caretaker when he was afflicted by brain cancer in 2005. In 2007, his sight returned. He kept his promise to God. Before returning to his art, Leon spent time as a picker of antiques. One antique store saw some of Molly Bee’s paintings and quickly sold them at his shop. Both Leon and Molly Bee were quickly in the art business. Word of their “folk” art quickly spread. Their paintings hang from coast to coast. Recently Rice University recognized their art with the exhibit "The Color of Life." Of his artwork, Leon Collins said: "Ninety percent of my work comes from God and Big Mama.” Leon’s and Molly Bee’s Updates: Leon and Molly Bee Collins have exhibited at the Main St. Fort Worth Arts festival. That opening is special for two reasons. This was a father / daughter exhibition, and this is their first show in an art gallery. The Texas artist’s work is from their hearts and imaginations. Neither is trained as an artist, instead their paintings are "recollections” of stories, events, places, characters and ideas brought to life in brilliant color. Information for the Festival read: "Leon’s need to paint came about because of an “unusual life situation. "One morning Leon lost the ability to speak and his sight. For two years he lived in darkness and fear. He never lost his faith though. Miraculously both returned at the same time. It was at that moment he decided to paint “to keep the darkness away.” His daughter, Molly Bee, encouraged him to paint his poetry and that is why she is the light of his life. Molly Bee acquired her nickname at the age of two. Named after Leon’s great-great grandmother’s sister, the first Molly Bee lived to be 119 and died in 1970. Her first memory was of seeing her parents chained together at a slave auction. She lived a rich, full life that she shared with Leon. It was these stories that Molly Bee began to paint in her own style at the age of nine. Source: "Leon Collins," Old Art Guy, ______ Leon Collins does a kind of folky-edgy/borderline unsettling art and cannot keep his work in stock.
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Artist: Leon Collins
"The Guitarist" by Leon Collins Black Texas Folk Artist deceased 2025
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Oil on Canvas "The Guitarist" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas 2024 "Church" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas...
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20th Century Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"TARNADO COMING" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 12 X 29.5
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 11 x 28.5 Frame Size: 12 x 29.5 Medium: Oil on Board 2024 "Tarnado Coming" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Died ...
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2010s Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"HUNTING DOG" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 24 X 36
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 23 x 35 Frame Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Oil on Board "Hunting Dog" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"MOTHER AND DAUGHTER" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 38 x 26 AFRICAN AMERICAN
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 38 x 26 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Mother and Daughter" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"THE GUITARIST" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Oil on Canvas "The Guitarist" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist ...
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20th Century Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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"WOMAN AND CHILD" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas 2024 "Woman and Child" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown "The inspiration ...
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20th Century Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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"BULL AND BIRD" BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Bull and Bird" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown "The inspiration comes f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Acrylic

"New Mexico" Leon Collins. Black Texas Folk Artist (Deceased 2025)
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "New Mexico" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspir...
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2010s Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"MISSION IN TEXAS" BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 22 x 34 Frame Size: Unframed Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Dated 2025 "Mission in Texas" Leon Collins Birthda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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"The Alamo" #2. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Oil on Canvas "The Alamo" #2 Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"First American" Native Indian Black Folk Artist Leon Collins died 2025
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "First American" Native American Indian Leon Collins Birthda...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"Blue Bull" Painted by Black Texas Folk Artist Leon Collins deceased 2025
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Blue Bull" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"Sunflowers" After Van Gogh Black Texas Folk Artist Leon Collins deceased 2025
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Acrylic on Giclee "Sunflowers" After Van Gogh Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"Austin, Texas" UT Tower University of Texas. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Austin, Texas" UT Tower Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died...
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21st Century and Contemporary Leon Collins Art

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Oil

"ALAMO" BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 36 x 24 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Alamo" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown "The inspiration comes from my g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Acrylic

"GOLFING" BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Golfing" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown "The inspiration comes from my...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Acrylic

"WILD DOG" BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas "Wild Dog" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown "The inspiration comes from m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Leon Collins Art

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Acrylic

"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist LEON COLLINS OF TEXAS
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins Born Galveston Texas Artist Image Size: 28 x 21.75 Medium: Oil "Mama's Shock" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown Galveston / Navasota Te...
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1970s Folk Art Leon Collins Art

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Oil

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Leon Collins (Born 1930) Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 64 x 44 Frame Size: 70.25 x 50.25 Medium: Oil on Wood Panel "Wild Dream" *Painting has crackular throughout Leo...
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"TRe089 BigRD" Black and Multicolor Painting of Four Women with Baskets
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The painting incorporates a colorful abstract depiction of four women with baskets on their heads on a black canvas background. Each woman is adorned in multicolored clothing that reveals each of the artist's brushstrokes. Signed and titled by the artist on the back of the canvas and is in good condition. Artist Biography: Leon Collins was born in Galveston. At the age of four, he was sent to live with relatives in Baton Rouge. At eight he moved to Beverly Hills, California to live with his mother. Each summer he was sent to Brazoria, Texas to stay with his great-great-grandmother, “Big Mama.” “Big Mama,” who lived to be 114, told him stories which he recorded in his Big Chief notebook. When Leon’s mother passed away, Leon moved from California to Navasota, Texas where his mother’s sister lived. “If God gives me my sight back, I’m going to start painting again.” For two years Leon’s daughter Molly Bee was his caretaker when he was afflicted by brain cancer...
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