About the Artist
Anthony Wardrett first displayed with us in 2017 in the exhibition In Ella’s Lifetime and will be the DG Guest Curator for our September exhibition A Space of Our Own.
Anthony Leon Wardrett was born February 10, 1969 in Newport News, VA to Leroy and Eunice Wardrett. At the age of 7, Anthony discovered he had a talent for art. He loved drawing both comic book and Looney Tune characters so much, that he and his mother would draw pictures on Saturday mornings after watching cartoons. In 1976, Anthony drew his first picture of Tweety Bird and Sylvester the Cat, which his mother still has framed in her house today. From that moment on, Anthony knew art was his passion. Anthony’s passion for art continued from elementary school through high school. His talents, as well as his drawings, were recognized for various awards.
After graduating from Hampton High School in 1987, Anthony went on to attend Virginia State University where he studied Commercial Arts. Anthony currently works for the Hampton City School system, where he enjoys working with students of all ages.
He volunteers his time doing, “Paint Day” for various clubs and organizations throughout the surrounding middle schools. Anthony still resides locally in Newport News.
To contact the artist and view more of his work, follow him on Instagram.
Instagram: @worldlovesart
Featured Images:
Fight The Power
Double Play
