Leonard Abbott was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up surrounded by a family of accomplished artists. From the beginning of his own artistic pursuits, Abbott considered himself a distinctly Southern artist, drawing upon the self-taught, spontaneous spirit of those around him. Following his graduation from high school, Abbott set out across the United States seeking inspiration from the myriad c
...see more »ultures and facets of the country. Abbott was especially impressed by Yellowstone National Park and the Painted Desert. He felt that the experience was importantly humbling, as he observed the perfect artwork that effortlessly takes place in nature every day. Abbott attended the Atlanta College of Art, where he truly began to focus solely on the medium of paint. Realizing that he would soon require a deeper reservoir of professors, he transferred to the University of Georgia in Athens, where he had the distinct opportunity to work with world-renowned painter, Jim Herbert. Two years later, Leonard received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He is currently working toward his Master of Fine Arts degree.« see less
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