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Maurice Evans started his art career early - at the age of fourteen he was hired as a freelance artist for a commercial art firm. Born in Smyrna, Tennessee on an air force base, he won a scholarship to the Art Institute of Atlanta studying fashion illustration where he developed the elongated human figure emphasis seen in his paintings. He continued to work in illustration for medical and commerci
...see more »al assignments until his creative efforts were recognized in a commission for the official 1994 Atlanta Jazz Festival Poster. Evans plays the guitar, and as a musician, began to recognize his niche in the combination of music, traditional painting techniques, fashion and ethnic culture. When he created his "Colour of Jazz" series it was overwhelmingly applauded and launched continued successes. His paintings are shown in many museums, galleries and private collections throughout the US. Evans is highly regarded as a specialist in African American art, with a focus on bold color, musical themes, and strong feelings displayed with exaggerated perspectives. Evans lives in the Atlanta Georgia area.
Partial list of works:
Aquarius I
Aquarius II
Fingerstyle Freddie
Fingerstyle Freddy
Frankie Fingertips
Mo' Bass
Mo' Drums
Mo' Guitar
Mo' Piano
Mo' Sax
Mo' Trumpet
The Bottom
The Songstress
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