Lee Harlem resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was born and raised. For as long as he can remember, he has always loved to sketch his surroundings.

Coming from a large family, Lee found it difficult to devote time to his artistic side. As an adult, he began working a multitude of jobs within the New Orleans jazz scene. What started out as a means to make ends meet soon became a passion. He enjoyed working in an industry that allowed him the opportunity to be a part of such an exciting atmosphere everyday of his working career. Although he loved being a part of this scene, the artist within him was constantly envisioning ways to recreate the dramatic nightlife around him.

Now retired, Lee finally has the time to do what he has always wanted to do. Working with all kinds of mediums, Lee experiments and creates images that depict what has intrigued him throughout the years. Lee continues to find inspiration in the city that surrounds him and finds it hard to believe that there will ever come a time when he does not.

Lee Harlem réside à La Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane, où il est né et a grandi. Aussi loin qu’il se souvienne, il a toujours aimé esquisser son environnement.

Issu d’une grande famille, Lee a eu du mal à consacrer du temps à son côté artistique. À l’âge adulte, il a occupé de nombreux emplois au sein de la scène jazz de La Nouvelle-Orléans. Ce qui avait commencé comme un moyen de joindre les deux bouts est rapidement devenu une passion. Il aimait travailler dans un milieu qui lui permettait de faire partie d’une ambiance aussi excitante chaque jour de sa carrière. Bien qu’il ait adoré faire partie de cette scène, l’artiste en lui imaginait constamment des façons de recréer la vie nocturne dramatique qui l’entourait.

Maintenant à la retraite, Lee a enfin le temps de faire ce qu’il a toujours voulu faire. Travaillant avec toutes sortes de médiums, il expérimente et crée des images qui reflètent ce qui l’a fasciné au fil des années. Lee continue de puiser son inspiration dans la ville qui l’entoure et trouve difficile de croire qu’un jour cela cessera.