...Willie McNeal, age 58, native of the Midwest. Willie was born in the back mountains of Bolivar Tennessee, raised with a family of ten. Willie was the seventh son. Growing up in a poor family, his mother always encouraged him to dream for a better life, and that he did, “ with a pen, with a crayon” his art began. Although art was not his only passion, he also is a self-taught bass guartist, playing also the drums, lead guitar, and even the piano. Willie has had showings at The Performing Arts Gallery in Davenport, Iowa, and many private...more
