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Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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
"TARNADO COMING" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 12 X 29.5
"TARNADO COMING" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ART FRAMED 12 X 29.5

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST
"CHURCH" TEXAS BLACK FOLK ARTIST

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"SUNDAY CHURCH". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"SUNDAY CHURCH". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"SUNDAY CHURCH". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 30 x 40 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Sunday Church" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"FLOW BLUE". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"FLOW BLUE". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"FLOW BLUE". 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 "Flow Blue" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"REMEMBER THE ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"REMEMBER THE ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"REMEMBER THE ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 18 x 24 Frame Size: 22 x 28 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Remember the Alamo" Leon Collins Birthdate ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"The Alamo" #1. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"The Alamo" #1. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"The Alamo" #1. 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" #1 Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Honey Buns". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"Honey Buns". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"Honey Buns". 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: 26 x 21 Frame Size: 31 x 26 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Honey Buns" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"TOW SACK". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"TOW SACK". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"TOW SACK". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 40 x 30 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Tow Sack" Cotton Picking Sack Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"RED WOLF". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"RED WOLF". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"RED WOLF". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 40 x 30 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Red Wolf" Native American Indian Chief Leon Collins Birthdate U...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Momma". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"Momma". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"Momma". 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: 40 x 29 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Momma" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspiratio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Austin, Texas" UT Tower University of Texas. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins
"Austin, Texas" UT Tower University of Texas. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Mother & Daughter". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"Mother & Daughter". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"Mother & Daughter". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 38 x 26 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Mother and Daughter" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Fool Gold". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"Fool Gold". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"Fool Gold". 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: 30 x 40 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Fool Gold" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspir...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"MY BROTHER KEEPER". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"MY BROTHER KEEPER". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"MY BROTHER KEEPER". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

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 "My Brother Keeper" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"The Alamo" #2. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"The Alamo" #2. Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"ALAMO"  BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
"ALAMO"  BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Acrylic

"MISSION IN TEXAS"  BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins
"MISSION IN TEXAS"  BLACK FOLK ARTIST Leon collins

"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 Landscape Paintings

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Acrylic

"SHEGAR". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist
"SHEGAR". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist

"SHEGAR". 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 "Shegar" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspirati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist Artist
"ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist Artist

"ALAMO". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas Artist 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 "Alamo" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspiratio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"MTUME". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas
"MTUME". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

"MTUME". Black Folk Artist Leon Collins. (Deceased 2025) Texas

By Leon Collins

Located in San Antonio, TX

Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown, died 2025 Galveston / Navasota Texas Artist Image Size: 30 x 40 Medium: Oil on Canvas "MTUME" Leon Collins Birthdate Unknown-Died 2025 "The inspiratio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Leon Collins Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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