jim bates watercolors
jim bates watercolors
Some paintings tell a story, others capture a fleeting glance to let the observer experience a personal emotional moment. The planned and frequently accidental experience of mixing water with pigment is spiritual.
I am inspired by the moment. My paintings using only three primary colors are rich and bold colorful evocative images derived through many translucent layers of watercolor glazes.
My Galleries depict topics I tend to favor: Music, from hot jazz to classical piano; Animals, and the portraits of beloved pets and wild deer and horses; Landscapes where I’ve stood taking in nature’s wonders in the US and Europe; Sports for a whimsical look at fishing, golf, poker and conversation; Still Life that that captivates through shapes and colors; and “Heroes” I admire. Uniquely Fallbrook is a hometown favorite.
I have always been an artist. Starting with a professional career as an art director in advertising after studying art and graphic design at the Art Center College of Design, creating beauty through art has been my passion.
My representational watercolors have been exhibited in galleries and shows throughout San Diego and in Arizona, and are in private collections in England, France, Spain, Japan and the United States.
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