From Obscurity to Fame: Folk/Outsider Artist Leonard Jones finds a place in the art world

When you first meet celebrated “folk/outsider artist” Leonard Jones, he does not tell you his work is collected by noted celebrities, a U.S. president and The House of Blues. In fact, nothing about Leonard flaunts his fame.

Leonard says he likes to keep his life simple and connected to his roots — the source of inspiration for his paintings.