Folk Art Blues Artist Mr. Lennie Jones holding one of the new Scream Guitars featuring the art of Lennie Jones |
Lennie Jones “Roots and
Branches”
A unique visual celebration of America’s original blues music with
nationally acclaimed Everglades folk artist, Mr. Lennie Jones.
Artist Statement: “Paintings for and
about them that has lived marginal yet full & made a joyful noise.” ~ Lennie
Jones
Seems as if art has
always been a most joyous part of Lennie Jones’ daily life, alongside music, it
has continually filled his need for soulful expression & redemption. Lennie
typically begins his creativity time 'round 3:00am, putting on his good coffee,
and then running two wonderful rescue dogs through the black woods. Screech
Owls wailing, Tree frogs squealing, Whippoorwills whistling, insects chattering,
scurrying night critters, the big Southern moon lighting Spanish Moss hanging
from sumptuous Live oaks, these are the things that most inspire him.
Back at his little house, with a massive cup of black coffee, two sleeping dogs
alongside him on his sofa, music playing softly, this is when he is the most
creative. If studying or working on a specific musicians' portrait or a song
themed piece, he prefers to listen to those particular inspirations while
initiating the painting. Lennie paints on an old dark wood coffee table, no
easel. Acrylic paint and many different brushes, white linen canvas, and his dogs. These are his favorite tools. “No studio for me Art is a lifestyle & a joyous
part of my simple life, every day,” states Lennie.
Pearl Rose by Jones |
Primal Voodoo by Lennie Jones |
This exhibit continues through Monday, April 1, 2013.
Arts
for ACT Gallery provides a quality, contemporary exhibition gallery featuring
original art, limited edition prints, giclees, hand-crafted fine crafts, tee
shirts, silver and glass bead jewelry, gourd art, raku, clay, and art cards. It
is a “must see” destination for all art lovers and collectors, providing a
unique opportunity for everyone to learn and enjoy art. Highlighting the art of the current featured
artist, the front gallery, reminiscent of galleries in SoHo, has 12 to 16 foot
high ceilings, distressed brick walls, and warm wooden floors. It is a great
opportunity to meet the featured artists, enjoy some local food and
have a glass of wine, and engage in lively artful repartee.
I love Lenny
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