Folk Art Art
20th Century Folk Art Art
Textile
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Linocut
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller crafts a visual tale of a playful interaction between creatures of the night. "Long before the break of day, a bat enters a home, awake...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A brown dog caught between mischief and innocence, portrayed through bold outlines and a subtly hidden grin. The textured body of the canine, layered with strat...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
19th Century Folk Art Art
Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Thread, Acrylic, Screen
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a primitivist portrait of her cat, Rachel. With her sleek black fur and striking yellow eyes, the feline's electric personality ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
A young woman with striking blue hair sits on a fence, accompanied by her faithful dog. Their eye contact speaks volumes, showing a deep connection and love b...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
Artist Comments
In a neighborhood building, old friends huddle around a worn table to play mahjong. Their eyes are focused on the tiles, thinking of the best strategy to win th...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Ink
Early 20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
19th Century Folk Art Art
Pigment
1990s Folk Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
20th Century Folk Art Art
Copper, Enamel
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Metal
2010s Folk Art Art
Cast Stone
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
1980s Folk Art Art
Screen
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth captures a clever brown dog skillfully balancing a red ball and a black bird on its head. With curious gazes, the critters turn to their right as if something has piqued their interest. The two-tone backdrop of ochre and moss green sets the stage for this endearing scene.
About the Artist
Jaime Ellsworth paints animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would complement her passion for animals so completely. Most subjects are her own, but lately she has expanded out of her corral to include bears and beasts not commonly seen on San Juan Island, in the Pacific Northwest, where she's lived for the last 30 years. She suspects it will be years before she runs out of inspiration or has jeans that aren’t covered with paw prints or paint.
Words that describe this painting: dog, bird, ball, whimsical, happy, playful, animals, acrylicpaint, portrait, profile, primitive, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, brown
Dog Ball...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Folk Art Art
Linocut
2010s Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Metal
1980s Folk Art Art
Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Folk Art Art
Ink, Paper
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Lithograph
1960s Folk Art Art
Paint, Board, Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Folk Art Art
Linocut
1990s Folk Art Art
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts four ponies in bright, playful tones and bold graphic style. "I wish to give a new tilt to colors often used in fashion and hom...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
Inspired by antique equestrian portraits, artist Jennifer Ross depicts a chestnut horse wearing a plaid blanket in a stall. The steed grazes in a barn strewn wi...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Mixed Media
1980s Folk Art Art
Wool, Cotton
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Clay, Stoneware, Glaze, Underglaze
2010s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Board, Oil
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Burlap, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints a playful portrait of a king toad surrounded by white daylilies. "He lives in a quaint cottage alone, but he has a human friend ...
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Art
Acrylic
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