Welcome to Visionary Art !

Welcome to VisionaryArt.com, where self-taught art has been celebrated for over a decade. On this site we offer hundreds of beautiful works of art by talented artists who create from the heart. Many are considered to be "Outsider Artists" in that they do not conform to mainstream artistic philosophies or ideals, have not received formal education at any art schools, and reside "outside" the normal constraints of the traditional art establishment. These Outsiders are driven to create, and their art often springs from deep personal convictions. Visionary Art is primarily an online gallery featuring quality works of Folk Art by Outsider Artists from the American South. All artists on our site are Self-Taught, and many are internationally recognized masters of the genre. We carry important works by many established Folk Artists on our Artists Page, and there are multiple ways to search for just those right pieces within our Search Pages. The outsider genre appeals to literally millions of people world-wide. Events such as the Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Northport, Alabama and the Outsider Art Fair in New York have raised public awareness of Outsider Art and have helped to make artists such as Howard Finster, Mose Tolliver , Bernice Sims, and Jimmie Lee Sudduth household names. The term "Visionary" has also been used to describe many of these artists. Some of these visionaries project specific visions about the future of mankind. These visions can be idealistic or presented as warnings of the apocalypse to come. Others create from internal inspiration or "visions", religious or non-religious in nature. From these visions, they create unique works of art that can create a visceral connection with the observer. We have been serving the Outsider Art Community for over a decade, extending our vision beyond that of an Online Gallery. We are an excellent educational resource on Self-Taught Artists and their unique contributions to our world. Please take a little time to browse our site and learn about Outsider Art. Thanks again for stopping by. We know you will find many wonderful works of art here at VisionaryArt.com ---Will Below are a few of the latest happenings in the world of Folk Art...