Black Artists Registry

Floria's Original Southern Outsider Folk Art Gallery

Courtesy of Floria Yancey's Southern Folk Art Gallery home of Floria Yancey original folk art

Please note that this page is by no means a complete listing of all the Black Artists on the net and is provided at no cost to the artists in the hope that it will aid in getting their art out

Floria Yancey's Black Artists Registry *
*Please note that the information on this page is supplied by the artist, and as such we cannot attest to it's accuracy and does not denote an endorsement for these artists by this website

Corey Barksdale : Corey Barksdale earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Atlanta College of Art in 1994 As a painter He explores the artistic landscape inspired by the music of jazz greats like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. The result is a stunning collection of paintings that celebrate the jazz experience
Clifford Darrett : Clifford Darrett resides in Dayton, Ohio and has lived there for 38 years. He was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. His artwork is in the collection of many private homes and public places in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. For a list of his awards and Education just click on his Biographical sketch link featured on his web site.
negroartist.com : negroartist.com is a presentation of people of color in America. An online portal for Black Entertainment that provides Information that will give a better understanding of the problems African Americans faced in the past to the problems we face as a nation today. The primary aim of negroartist.com is to encourage research activity on people of African descent and to provide vast amounts of information to the study of the African Diaspora. A historical perspective of a nation, its people, and its cultural evolution
Robert L. Berry Jr : Robert L. Berry Jr "My medium is acrylic. I paint abstract expressions that are colorful improvisations of unique designs. Some of my painting are of Jazzicatures depicting the musical theme that I love. My abstract designs are my favorites. Take a look look at some of the many painting that I have created over 40 plus years. Thank You and enjoy."
Dollner Johnson : Dollner Johnson, "I want my work to honor those who have paved the way for us today." To contact DOLLNER by phone, please call (757) 671-1730 OR (757) 717-1299
Yusef Crowder : Yusef Crowder, Woodcarver/Artist/Drummer.
Contact at : Wood Is Wonderful Gallery features one-of-a-kind, hand-carved decorative wood art by master woodcarver, Yusef Crowder. The gallery is located at 2312 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, Atlanta, GA 30311 678 793-3250
Currie Williams : Currie Williams Southern Folk Artist, Storyteller and Poet. Currie's art is primitive, whimsical and depicts a refection of life at it's best.
She can be contacted at :
Phone 336-819-7427
Della Wells : Della Wells is a mixed media artist, her work evokes everyday scenes and cultural values. She specializes in pastels, using found objects in her pieces. Her work includes dolls, boxes, cards, painted vests and more
She can be contacted at : Della Wells 118 W. Wright St. Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone 414/264-5459
George McCormick : George McCormick, originally from Mississippi, began creating African-American folk art in Milwaukee, WI, in 1993. He says that his craft came to him by prayer. George was learning to create porcelain dolls, but was finding it difficult to find time for the art as his job at the county hospital kept him busy. He recalls praying that he would be able to learn how to carve wood. One evening, George discovered a piece of wood on the floor. A voice in his head told him, "This is my gift to you." Pulling a knife from his pocket, he began carving and hasn't stopped yet.
Albert Burnam : For the past 58 years Albert Burnam has created art. He worked and studied in Germany and France (1957 - 1959). The Massaii Art Institute Inc., a non-profit organization based in Southern California, was formed in 1997, to record, display, and instruct thru the medium of art, and to conduct seminars and display one of kind hand crafted art objects. His gallery, containing his studio and residence, is located in Los Angeles County, CA.
John Stanley Moon : John Stanley Moon, folk artist and author, was born in the small town of Winder, Borrow County, Georgia in 1948. He has resided in Athens, Georgia since 1971. Mr. Moon started writing children's stories and poems in 1993 and has created five books of poetry and eight children books. All books have since been combined into one big book.
His books have traveled around the world, and he has letters from all the countries where his writings have been read and enjoyed. His poetry is about love and nature and are meant to bring joy to life. He writes sad poems to make you pause and reflect on life, and his children's stories to teach about life.
Mr. Moon began creating mixed media folk art in 1995, and it consists of : Moon dolls made out of plastic water jugs and colored paper, Robots made out of Styrofoam and colored paper. Collages and water color paintings. He loves beautiful colors and calls his home his gallery of many colors. He also owns an art van which he decorated. Mr. Moon thanks God for the gifts of writing and poetry
He may be contacted at : Mr. John Stanley Moon 215 China Street Apt 314 Athens, Georgia 30605 Phone(706)543-6778

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