Leeds Arts Council’s Featured Artist in February

Jonathan Harris is the Leeds Arts Council’s featured artist in February.  The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 1:30-3:30 pm, to view his beautiful art work.  Admission is free.

Jonathan started drawing at the age of 3 and his love for art has since never stopped for a reprieve.  He had his first glimpse into the career of a paid artist at the age of fifteen when the Buffalo River Boy Scout organization in Tennessee commissioned him to design their district patch. Since then he has designed business cards and logos, created several unpublished comic strips, fielded countless commissions and portraits and his work has found its way into a publication or two.

Leeds Arts Council’s Featured Artist in February

Mainly a self-taught artist, Jonathan did finally make it to one official art class at Jefferson State Community College in the spring of 2009 and earned the “Outstanding Student – Art Studio” award that same year. But the difficult choice between work and school made this the extent of his formal art education…so far. Apart from this, Jonathan’s knowledge of art rests mainly on his ever growing collection of “How to” and coffee table books featuring works by famous artists.

He enjoys using a variety of mediums including pencil, pastel, pen & ink, watercolor and acrylic. Whatever produces the desired outcome is what he enjoys. A master of none but a willing student of all, he hopes to eventually add oil paint to this ever expanding skill set. His favorite subject matter is portraiture and the human form but also includes animals, pets, and the occasional still life.

Jonathan’s artistic career currently involves exploring the local art festival and art show circuit. He has been featured in both the Birmingham Artwalk and the Moss Rock Festival and has participated in the Energen Art Show Competition. Jonathan continues to keep busy with commissions and is also a regular illustrator for the online fan magazine, IndyMag.

Mr. Harris’ work will be on exhibit through March 3, 2016.

The Arts Center is located at 8140 Parkway Drive, in downtown Leeds. The gallery is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and during events.  In case of inclement weather, call the center at 205-699-1892 to confirm opening hours.

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