ABOUT THE ARTIST...

Velma J. Morris of Cincinnati is a self-taught artist, attended evening adult classes at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and classes at the Baker-Hunt Foundation in Covington, Kentucky. She is a much sought after judge, speaker and educator. Ms. Morris is passing on that knowledge by teaching adult and children classes through the Baker-Hunt Foundation and Kenton County Library Program for at risk children. These programs foster better understanding for the arts for everyone. Ms. Morris is a winner of many awards. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections all across the country.

Contact Velma Morris

Phone: (513)681-4318

EMail: velmamorris@myjoyfineart.com

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"Being an artist of color and a woman, I'm always surprised to hear people say, 'Did you do that?' It seems that most people still want to put you in a box. They expect to see all black images or floral paintings. My artwork is the total of my life experiences. My equine series is of the entire look of the race as I see it. The excitement, the colors, the movement and the thrill of seeing a man and the beast making music together. My figures are not of the plight of man, but the beauty of man. There is so much going on that isn't good per the media, I want my work to bring joy when you view it. I enjoy celebrating life."