Hambone is an artist whose expressive style of painting scenes from the Old South can best be described as "folk art, " a genre that is without pretension and representative of a way of life that is rapidly fading away. For many it has an evocative quality, bringing back a flood of memories. He has become recognized as one of America¿s foremost artist, lauded at exhibitions and in the press for his straightforward portrayal of the African-American way of life in the old south.Collectors worldwide have come to appreciate his unique and expressive style, making him a one of a kind artist who tells us of a era that is fading from history.