Born in Birmingham, Ala., Everett Spruill's exposure to museums and classical music at an early age would prove to have a great influence on his artistic development. A self-taught artist, Everettl graduated in 1976 from Berea College in Kentucky where he studied business management. Everett is most known for his early collages and works on paper, including his "Old School Jazz and Blues Series," which features colorful mixed-media collages of the fathers and legends of jazz, America's unique art form.

For more than 30 years, Everett has collected and created works of art. The artist is considered one of central Florida's biggest influences on African-American art He designed and created art for two of Walt Disney World's Black Heritage Celebrations and currently conducts art workshops for central Florida youth through the non-profit arts foundation which he founded in 2008..

Artist Statement:

"As a self-taught artist, my style and techniques are the result of extensive experimentation. I always focus on the importance of drawing, composition and balance, coupled with my own sense of color and design. "Most of my creations begin with my own photographs and/or several thumbnail sketches. I try to create a dialogue with the viewers of my work by using my own mixed media visual language with bold colors and rich surface textures. My images are also enhanced with patterns and handwritten social commentary to further communicate with the viewer. My goal is to create images that are ethereal, thought-provoking and spiritual…"

Love Jazz & Blues? Then you'll love the colorful and exciting prints and paintings by Everett Spruill. Everett's "Old School Jazz and Blues" series pays tribute to Louis Armstrong, Miles, Coltrane, Marsalis and many other great legends. Value pricing makes these one of a kind creations affordable to the first time buyer as well as the discerning collector.


EVERETT has developed an esthetic that is a blend of Africa and America. Abstract mixed media compositions derived from West African masks, sculptures and symbols is one characteristic of Everett's contemporary style.

In the "TRIBAL RHYTHMS" series Everett uses Egyptian papyrus, 50 year old African and American postage stamps and iconography to create stunning one of a kind collages. Silk-screened afro-centric patterns, geometric lines and shapes, brush strokes in brilliant color enhance the highly textured surfaces.


COLLECTORS OF EVERETTS' ART


Find more photos like this on THE EVERETT SPRUILL FOUNDATION for the ARTS

Find more photos like this on THE EVERETT SPRUILL FOUNDATION for the ARTS

Over the last three decade thousands of Originals, Prints and Graphics
by Everett Spruill have been sold in the U.S. market alone.
This incredible exposure has created a demand
for this artist's original works, developing
a loyal and growing number of art collectors.