Jim
Warren...
If you are not familiar with his name, you have undoubtedly seen his work.
His fine art paintings and personalized portraitures have been commissioned
by a clientele list that includes world-famous celebrities and prominent
business leaders, and his collaborations with marine life artist, Wyland,
are widely acclaimed. His paintings have been seen around the world on
billboards, large outdoor murals, set props for TV shows, and Fine Art
Galleries coast to coast now carry his works.
Jim has also illustrated over 200 book covers for major
New York publishers, including titles from authors such as Arthur C. Clark,
Clive Barker and Robin Cook. He has created collectible movie posters
and magazine covers, numerous album and CD covers including the Grammy
award-winning cover for Bob Seger's album, "Against The Wind."
Born and raised in Long Beach, California, at age seven
Jim knew he wanted to be a painter. However it would be several years
before a pivotal event helped shape the developing, self-taught artist's
career: the day he picked up an issue of "Life Magazine" and
discovered Salvador Dali.
Currently, Jim focuses primarily on his fine art paintings.
Yet in spite of the strong, ongoing demand for these works, he has managed
to find time to create two books: "The Art of Jim Warren," and
"Jim Warren, Painted Worlds." Both contain clear and colorful
representations of his works, many of which combine, as Jim has stated,
"the effect of the real mixed with a touch of the unreal, to make
you feel as though you're actually seeing something that in reality couldn't
possibly be. Although Mother Nature is my favorite art director, I do
take artistic license to create environments of my own."
When questioned by an acquaintance recently concerning
what aspect of his work gave him the most pleasure, Jim replied, "the
letters and emails I get from people around the world who say they have
been touched in some way by my paintings. The fact that my art can create
an effect like that for some people, and act as a positive influence in
their lives, means a great deal to me." |
