20thc Signed African American Folk Art Oil Painting
20th Century African American Folk Art, Jazz Music, oil on foam board painting by James Malone. ( Atlanta, Ga 1930 - 2011 ) Signed lower right. Unframed. 15" X 18". James Malone, a versatile & prolific African American artist was a retired graphic artist, cartoonist & writer. He was the founder &director of Laughing Trees, Inc., a non-profit, volunteer oriented organization. Also known for painting the trees on his property ( his "laughing trees" ) in his Grove Park neighborhood, he was a famous fixture in Atlanta's vibrant art community & his works are now collected internationally. James was famous for his use of unconventional materials& recycling frames for his artwork.
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20th Century African American Folk Art, Jazz Music, oil on foam board painting by James Malone. ( Atlanta, Ga 1930 - 2011 ) Signed lower right. Unframed. 15" X 18". James Malone, a versatile & prolific African American artist was a retired graphic artist, cartoonist & writer. He was the founder &director of Laughing Trees, Inc., a non-profit, volunteer oriented organization. Also known for painting the trees on his property ( his "laughing trees" ) in his Grove Park neighborhood, he was a famous fixture in Atlanta's vibrant art community & his works are now collected internationally. James was famous for his use of unconventional materials& recycling frames for his artwork.