At the beginning of this year, all of us gallery gals were talking about how much we’ve enjoyed getting to know all of our artists and how it influences the way we view their work. Where they’re from, how they got started, what inspires them – all of these factors only serve to further enhance the artwork. It seems to come alive a little more when you know the creator.
At the beginning of the year, we asked each artist to write us a little note about what inspires them, in the hope that this would help our readers and clients get more of a feel for who they are, not just what they paint. We hope that you enjoy our new blog series, “Artist Inspiration.” First up is Jim Seitz.
In Jim’s own words,
“I have traveled extensively throughout my lifetime. My favorite painting was inspired by a river I crossed frequently to get to the oil fields near Agha Jari (Southern Iran). I never took a photo of it, and always regretted that. It was something I could never get off my mind.
Several years ago, I took it upon myself to try to paint it as I remembered it. This river was located in their lower plains area (very flat and you seemed to be able to see forever). As you crossed the river and looked out over the plains, the river seemed to extend to eternity. I wasn't sure how the painting would turn out, but gave it a try anyway.
To my surprise, the painting was "free flowing" because it had been burned in my mind for so long. The name is special as well. Iran was a difficult place to live, but had so much history.. it is the "cradle of civilization" and dates back to the beginning of recorded time... therefore the name Beyond Time. I believe someone from California now has it hanging on their wall. My all time favorite for many reasons.”
Here are some other beautiful examples of Jim’s work that we have here at the gallery:
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Be on the lookout for more “Artist Inspiration” profiles over the next few months! Who are you interested in learning more about?
Tata!
HH
P.S. – We hope you have your calendar marked for our “Blonde Bombshells” show- Friday, March 18 at 6 p.m. It’s going to be a knockout!
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