Scott
Burris
is a folk art painter from Canton, Georgia. The grandson of a Methodist
minister, Scott retired from his career as a custom furniture maker
after a car accident, and decided to focus on doing what he loves
- making art. Scott creates boldly colored paintings and sculptures
that reflect his joy of life. His works are whimsical and playful,
and bring a smile to the face of everyone who sees them.
Folk
Artist Floyd
is a reclusive resident of Grundy County, Tennessee. He creates
whimsical paintings and mixed media
sculptures. His range of materials includes acrylic, oil, and spray
paints, wood, plasma-cut steel, and found objects. On of his specialities
is the creation of folk-art crosses, which he describes as rural
burglar alarms. He explains, "Most of the criminals in the
South have been raised in very religious households. They aren't
usually confronted with the cross when they're committing crimes.
It gives them pause, and makes them think about what they're doing
when they're faced with a cross."
