Behind the Brush: Frank Hardy

Frank Hardy is a Selma, Alabama–born artist whose work blends lived experience, faith, and a lifelong drive to create. As the fourth child in a family of eight (seven boys and one girl), Hardy’s creativity showed up early—and never left. 

Educated in the Selma public school system, Hardy gained early exposure through general art classes before developing his craft primarily through self-taught exploration, experimentation, and occasional workshops. 

Hardy’s medium of choice is oil paint, where he builds depth, emotion, and presence. He also works in pen and ink—often producing figures with an almost life-like expression. His first public showing came at age 16, and even when opportunities were limited, he kept the hunger to create and share his gift. 

Hardy credits his artistic ability—especially without formal training—as a gift from God and believes a gift only shows its true power when it’s shared. 

Today, ArtByHardy is more than a gallery of paintings. It’s a living brand—fine art, wearable art, and storytelling—built to move people, spark conversation, and leave a lasting imprint.