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canvas), research and development,
production, marketing, sales, shipping,
bookkeeping, customer service, taxes,
travel arrangements, and a whole host
of other things.”
Jim credits his keen eye for
observation, as well as the advice,
instruction and encouragement of
some of the best-known oil painters,
for helping him grow as an artist.
The 12-15 art shows Jim participates
in each year have also presented him
with great classrooms. “You learn
along the way from other artists and
patrons. I pick up tips, from better
display of my works to the hottest new
show.” Shows gained him visibility to
collectors, many of whom follow the
first painting purchase with more.
Water Cooler Talk
Looking back over his career, Jim says
he’s pleased at how his art has evolved.
He’d tried many types of subject matter
before settling into his artistic groove.
His philosophy of art is simple:
capture the beauty of his subject, and
capture the subject honestly. “It’s been
said that our job as artists is to reveal
the beauty of the created world to those
who don’t have the luxury of studying
it every day … to share shapes, lights
and darks, color and design that come
from an emotional level. “
Despite some struggles, he’d not
change a thing.
“It is an absolute privilege to be able
to paint full-time. The people I’ve
met, the places I’ve gone, the actors
and models I’ve worked with, and the
freedom I’ve had are true blessings.
https://jimclementsart.com
Blue River
Jim’s award-winning work has been featured
in numerous national and regional publications
including USA Today, Florida Today, Art Calendar
magazine, American Art Collector, Southwest Art,
Bridle and Bit, Rodeo Attitude, and Derby Now
magazine. His work has been exhibited in many
national shows and galleries throughout the West
and Midwest. His paintings are in the permanent
collection of The Coutts Memorial Art Museum in El
Dorado, Kansas, and have been featured on television.