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ABOUT JIM WARREN
This page contains the basic information & highlights
of Jim's career.
A more indepth view can be found in the coffee table book
"The Art of Jim Warren" which can be ordered through
the catalog.
Born: Nov 24, 1949 in Long Beach,
CA to Don and Betty Warren. Jim's brother Rick was 2 and his
sister Kathy was 5.
Beginnings: Started painting
at age 1, like all children. Went through the usual string
of career choices such as: artist, magician, artist, rock
star, artist etc. I officially decided in high school in 1967
that an artist, a "Rich and Famous" one at that,
was what I was going to be!
Tools: Traditional oil paint
on stretched canvas which I coat with a gesso primer. Only
paintbrushes are used to paint with and NO airbrush, as people
have sometimes thought.
Art Training: "I'm basically
self taught. I learned some basics in my high school art class.
At college I attended several life-drawing classes, and always
studied the great masters at museums."
Philosophy of Art: "To
hell with the rules...paint what you like."
Jim in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2006
Some of Jim's favorite accomplishments:
| 1975 |
Entered
first public art show, in Westwood CA, and won first prize. |
| 1978 |
Commissioned
by jazz greats Billy Cobham and George Duke to paint first
album cover. |
| 1979 |
Accepted
first-place award from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley for
Westwood art show. |
| 1981 |
Grammy
Award winner for best album package, won for Bob Seger's
No. 1 album "Against the Wind." |
| 1985 |
Began
"Illustration" faze painting over 200 hundred
book covers for such authors as Arthur C. Clarke, Robin
Cook and Clive Barker. Album covers for Prince, Alice
Cooper etc and movie posters for Phantasm, Night of the
Living Dead (the remake) Waxworks etc. Also numerous magazine
covers such as Twilight Zone and Heavy Metal Magazine. |
| 1990 |
Painted
"Earth...Love It or Lose It." This painting
received critical acclaim, was featured on posters, magazines,
billboards, t-shirts ect. and soon became the visual representation
for the global environmental movement. |
| 1992 |
Began
the unique trendsetting idea of collaboration paintings
with famed marine life artist, Wyland, showcasing both
artists' specialties...Marine Life (Wyland) and People
(Jim). |
| 1992
- 1993 |
Comic
Images released two sets of collector cards of Jim's paintings.
Each set is comprised of 96 images. |
| 1996 |
Started
portraits which Jim called "Personalized Paintings"
for such people as Julliette Lewis (Vacation, Cape fear)
Marine life artist Wyland and Michael Parnell (CEO of
Oakley sunglasses) |
| 1997 |
To celebrate
Jim's first 30 years as an artist, his fans convince him
to release his first book entitled "The art of Jim
Warren: An American Original." |
| 2002 |
Jim's
second book Painted Worlds is released world wide in hard
back by the prestigious European publishers Paper Tiger.
In 2003 Painted Worlds is re-released in mass market soft
cover. Coming in 2004; Painted Worlds 2 featuring the
latest paintings as well as many rare oldies. |
| 2004 |
The Warren/
Disney collaboration paintings are released as fine art
prints. With Disney being one of the earliest inspirations
for Jim as a child, the was a very special project. Although
Jim painting the Disney characters himself into the paintings,
he was art directed by animators who have worked with
Disney for over 20 years. |
Currently: My greatest accomplishment
to date, and one that can not be matched, is the many letters
and communications that I have recieved from people telling
me that my art has inspired them or made their day a little
brighter. Jim lives in Clearwater, FL with his wife, Cindy,
daughter Drew (born in 1992) and his son, Art (born in 1994).
Jim's stepdaughter, Rebecca (born in 1974) lives in California.
Jim feels that maintaining a close family with a demanding
career is one of his greatest accomplishments, and thanks
his family for all their support and assistance. His entire
family helps with his art business, doubling as Art Director,
Assistant (his wife) and Models (his children).
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