Albert Lee works as a free-lance artist in the production of original paintings and museum quality giclee and limited edition prints. All works are copyrighted. Only the finest professional printers are employed. The best of quality canvas, paper and inks are used to ensure long-life and beauty. All limited edition prints are certified and notarized, by letter, from the artist and printer to assure the collector that all plates have been destroyed and the printing has been terminated. We desire to present you with the finest quality artwork to be found anywhere and we look forward to serving you with many such works.

QUOTE: “An enduring work of art must employ one or more principles of design found in nature and a degree of formality. Design principles and design elements are fundamental whether the art is intended as a structured or unstructured form. Art, first and foremost, should be appreciated for its artistic appeal and intrinsic design qualities. Associative values should only become relative after appreciating a work of art as “Art for Art’s Sake”- apart from didactic, moral, political, or utilitarian impressions.”

At an early age, Al‘s perception of God’s design in the “Creation” (John 1:1-3) fueled his curiosity and innate ability to perceive aesthetically. His philosophy of art follows that of Dr. Francis August Schaeffer, who states: “A Christian should use these arts to the glory of God, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty to the praise of God. An artwork can be a doxology in itself.” (https://books.google.com/books/about/Art_and_the_Bible.html?id=OclRXresCx4C) = And, that of graduate art professors Emory Bopp (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emery_Bopp) and Carl Blair (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Blair). Al was privileged to be mentored by artist Renato Moncini (NASA’s “First Artist in Space” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVXqz3_iTJQ), a NASA colleague (1969-1972) and professional friend of more than 55 years.

November 17, 2022, Albert Lee was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who as a Top Artist (https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/496056/artist-albert-lee-jones-is-recognized-by-marquis-whos-who-for-excellence-in-fine-art-and-visual-communications). Drawing on more than 50 years of creative achievements, Al has excelled as an award winning visual artist, multimedia video production manager, exhibits designer and curator/program manager, art and world history professor, and marketing communications professional.

As a patriot, Al served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1964-1968. From 1969 – 1972, his career as a visual communication professional began with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Integrated Space Program (Apollo 11, Space Shuttle, Mars Expedition, and Space Station) at NASA Headquarters, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. With NASA, he was one of three artists who implemented installation of exhibits for NASA’s original Space Science Museum, constructed in support of the 1969 Lunar Mission’s original Space Hardware displays that featured the “Lunar Landing Craft,” “Moon Rock,” and “Space Gear” from the historic 1969 Lunar Mission Program (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Space_%26_Rocket_Center). A number of these artifacts (Lunar Module, Moon Buggy, Space Gear, etc.) are now exhibited in the Air and Space Museum, National Mall, Washington DC (https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/destination-moon).

Throughout the following decade, he served as an adjunct art professor, as well as Public Relations and Marketing Communications Director for Tennessee Temple University, which has since merged with Piedmont International University. Likewise, he served as a world humanities visual arts adjunct professor at the University of Alabama, Calhoun College, Augusta State University, and Greenville Technical College.

Well-regarded for his eclectic style, Albert Lee’s art evokes various forms of artistic expression across several mediums, including: painting, drawing, graphic design, pottery, photography, exhibits design, and video. His work is found in numerous public collections, including: Duke Power Company, Greenville, SC and Charlotte, NC; Bob Jones University, Student Art Collection; Tennessee Temple University Student Art Collection; Greenville County Redevelopment Authority; Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC; Ellis Group, PA Architecture and Neal Prince & Partners Architects, Greenville, SC; U.S. Air Force Art Collection Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Art Collection; Pentagon Patriotic Art Program Collection, among numerous others. More than 190 private collectors in 29 U.S. states; Nykoping, Sweden; Marsden Point, Northland New Zealand; London England; Brisbane Australia; and Canada own Albert Lee’s fine art paintings.

From 1982 to 2003, he served as owner and marketing communications director of Jones Associates Marketing Communications and LionHeart Marketing Inc. in Greenville, SC and Augusta, GA. From 2003 to 2022, he served four years as visual communications professional with the Navy and Air Force, and 14 years as a Department of Defense historical exhibit curator and program manager beginning 2008. During his service with the Air Force, the 375th Air Wing, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, bestowed upon him the manager’s category “most valued professional” of the year award. Committed to his field, Al has served with various relevant organizations. To wit, he held the positions of president of the Greenville Artists Guild and board member of the prestigious Greenville County Museum of Art, and, member of the Greater Greenville and Greater Spartanburg South Carolina Chambers of Commerce, Metropolitan Arts Council, Sertoma International, Executive Association of Greenville, Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, Greater Augusta Advertising Club, Huntsville Art League, and St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association, among many others. Presently, he continues as a member of the American Society of Marine Artists, the Society of Illustrators, and the U.S. Air Force Art Collection Program.

In recognition of his 14 years contribution as the Pentagon OSD Historical Exhibits Curator and Program Manager, his fine art painting is included in the Department of Defense Art Collection. The U.S. Air Force Art Collection also owns numerous original Air Force paintings. Mr. Jones has been honored with accolades from both national and international leaders for his Pentagon Department of Defense historical exhibits design and management, including: U.S. Department of Defense Secretaries and Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, U.S. Department of State, British and Italian Embassies, Ambassador of South Korea, Ambassador of Japan, Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Committee, Tragedy Assistance for Survivors Program (TAPS), Wounded Warrior Program, Eisenhower Memorial Committee, among many others. A number of these exhibits are represented on this website. In his retirement from the Department of Defense, he continues in his love of new challenges within the visual arts and fine art painting.

Artist’s Comment:

As an eclectic, the body of my work reflects various forms of artistic expression (realism, abstraction, and impressionism) and medias (painting, drawing, construction, three dimension, pottery, graphics, photography, multimedia, and video). Basic design principles (balance, rhythm, harmony, repetition, contrast, etc.) and formalism are fundamental in the exploratory stage of the creative process. Regardless of the challenge, I use a formal approach in the design and depiction of phenomena. Therefore, a large degree of time is given to studying the outstanding qualities of the subject matter’s formal and informal values and how they will best express themselves within the intended composition.

EMAIL: aljones61@aol.com