Les Waite

Growing up, local artist Les Waite remembers art being an important part of his life at a very early age. "My earliest childhood memories include Paint-By-Number, Shrinky-Dinks and illustrating small books made of torn folded paper and staples," he explained. "I would also draw images from comic books, because the Silly Putty transfers just weren't working for me."

He graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with a B.A. Degree in Communications. He also has a Master's Degree in Communications from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches Texas.

His first art show in 1996 was held at a friends house. He sold everything; more than 20 pieces.

Les's work was displayed at the 41st Annual Delta Exhibit in 1998, and the Barrett Hamilton Exhibit at the Arkansas Art Center during his Senior Year in High School. He was also voted "Best Arkansas Artist 2004" by the readers of the Arkanasas Times.

Les's paintings have been shown at Art Works with the Arkansas Reperatory Theatre Gallery, and are now showing at Little Rock's River Market ArtSpace.

His work has been commissioned and shipped across the United States and Internationally, involving businesses ranging from advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

He has painted more than 600 pieces so far...