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Tonny H. Russell

Visual Artist & Poet

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  • PAINTING
  • POETRY
  • CREATIVE WRITING

Tonny H. Russell, a Fort Worth native raised in the historic Lake Como neighborhood, is a multifaceted artist whose talents span painting, poetry, and storytelling. The sixth of ten children born to Roy and Lula Russell, Tonny has been creating since childhood—painting since 1956 and writing poetry and short stories faithfully since 1971.

A surrealist painter, Tonny works primarily in acrylic and oil on canvas and metal. His creative journey has earned him notable recognition, including the Golden Poet Award in 1998 from The World of Poetry for his poem A Legacy of Hope. He is currently working on publishing a collection of his poetry and short stories.

Tonny is also the Pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and a proud retiree of Birdville ISD, where he served for 19 years. As a dedicated member of the Stepping Into Destiny Artists Guild, he continues to share his creative gifts with the Fort Worth arts community.

Select Exhibitions & Awards:

  • The Lenora Rolla 5th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2018) — Won Second Place

  • The Lenora Rolla 6th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2019)

  • Stepping Steps Art Exhibition (Sept 2019) — Awarded Best of Show

  • The Lenora Rolla 7th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2020)

  • The Lenora Rolla 8th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2021)

  • Juneteenth  Celebration (June 2022) — Sold 1 Painting

  • I Create Exhibit (July 2022)

  • Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest (October 2022)

  • Art Show at Sweetwater Tea & Coffee Shop (October 2022)

  • The Lenora Rolla 9th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2022)

  • The Lenora Rolla 10th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2023)

  • The Lenora Rolla 11th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2024)

  • The Lenora Rolla 12th Annual Juried Art Show (Feb 2025) — Sold  1 Painting

  • Art Show @ Ft. Worth Assoc. of Federated Women’s Club (June 2024)

  • Third Annual Art Exhibition on Evans Avenue (Tidbits #7 The Legacy of Black History) @ Ft. Worth Assoc. of  Federated Women’s Club (2025)

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