New Orleans artist Lionel Milton, also known as Elleone, has been creating unique and colorful art for over a decade. Lionel’s illustrations and highly textured paintings feature images drawn from his array of musical influences. Jazz, second line and bounce scenes, as well as other native New Orleans cultural icons populate his canvases. His work has attracted the attention of collectors from all walks of life. Hollywood actors, professional athletes, musicians and art enthusiasts throughout the world are captivated by this artistic style. Lionel’s style vibrantly conveys a raw urban energy that has also proved appealing to international licensing firms, record labels and television networks that treasure its broad demographic charm. Lionel describes the work as: “A colorful combination of contemporary images with a whole lot of soul. It’s like listening to your favorite jam, except it’s visual.â€What’s his next ambition in life? Lionel says,†I wanna be famous enough to be in a Popeye’s Chicken commercial!â€
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