Thornton ‘Beau’ Harris Jr, Z.A.A.P. Artist of the Month

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This month’s First Friday Artwalk hosted by Z.A.A.P. Gallery is tomorrow and this month’s feature artist is  Thornton ‘Beau’ Harris Jr.

Beau says he is excited to be this month’s featured artist and hopes his work will help others feel what he already feels about his work, which is happiness.

Beau says that he was originally inspired to start painting in 1994, by artist Bob Ross.

“For new artists, if you’re happy with your painting, stick with it. Go ask your family or friends, ‘what do you think of this?’” Harris said. “Get their opinion, of course they’re probably gonna tell you it’s great even if it’s not.. But you have to just grow. ”

Beau has a combination of both oil and acrylic paintings that will be on display at the First Friday Artwalk, with more than most being inspired by the outdoors and nature.

To see more of Beau and his art, you can visit the art gallery from 5-8pm Friday.