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Burton Morris
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style for which Morris is so well known.
We recognize Burton Morris' artwork everywhere. Millions of people weekly see his paintings on the hit NBC television shows, Friends and Just Shoot Me. It explodes across the labels of Perrier bottles and Pepsi-Cola cans and careens around the walls of Boston's South Shore Plaza. Morris' collection of high fashion neckwear can be found hanging around the necks of celebrities like Matthew Perry, Lyle Lovett and Jay Leno, and is sold throughout major department stores nationwide. His artwork celebrates the world of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood and has graced the ads for Absolut Vodka, AT & T, Heinz, and Dubonnet. Burton's art has raised thousands of dollars for charities such as the United Way, Race for the Cure, Muscular Dystrophy, Art for AIDS and Children's Hospital.
From the age of three Burton has been drawing and painting, and has always enjoyed entertaining people with his artwork. In 1986, Burton received a BFA degree in design and fine art from Carnegie Mellon University. His states his philosophy with "I want to make an impact on today's art world by adding a contemporary twist to traditional "Pop Art."
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Burton Morris - Coffee Cup State 1 Blue
"Coffee Cup State 1 Blue"

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Burton Morris - Yellow Taxi State II - Blue Background
"Yellow Taxi State II - Blue Background"

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Burton Morris - Red Taxi with Blue Background
"Red Taxi with Blue Background "

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Burton Morris - 3-D Taxi - Yellow
"3-D Taxi - Yellow"

Burton Morris - Martini State II - Yellow
"Martini State II - Yellow"

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