James Coleman Disney Artist
However unlike some artists coleman didn t spend years perfecting his technique at a prestigious art school.
James coleman disney artist. James coleman 1949 walt disney fine art coleman began his career with walt disney studios in the summer of 1969 when his mother who had been working as a secretary with disney since the hyperion days got him a job in the studio s mailroom. Though he lacked the athletic skills of his young friends he more than made up for it with imagination and ingenuity. His big break came when he entered one of his paintings in the studio s art show. Coleman is a naturalist and environmentalist who involve himself with the national parks and other environmental organizations.
As a youth his creative abilities seemed to dominate his world. Aloha hoodie by james coleman. Thanks to his decades of experience he has an uncanny ability to bring amazing levels of depth color and storytelling to every artwork he creates. As a young man his interest in film making and.
Coleman began his career with walt disney studios in the summer of 1969 when his mother who had been working as a secretary with disney got him a job in the studio s mailroom. Coleman illuminates his canvases with vibrant colors gentle moods and exquisite detail creating works that touch the heart. James coleman is an american painter who has worked for disney as a background artist on numerous animated features. In 1991 after 22 years of working for disney james left to pursue the true passion in his life fine art james is featured in several wyland galleries and has also opened his own gallery franchise called james coleman signature gallery.
Mickey and minnie in venice by james coleman fine art poster disney. James coleman studios is proud to work with some of today s most talented and successful fine artists including james coleman rodel gonzalez rob kaz terry gilecki and allison lefcort. Island memories beach towel by james coleman. Disney the art of james coleman james was born in hollywood california in 1949.
An animation legend artist james coleman helped bring some of the most famous disney films of all time to life as a background painter before pursuing a career as a fine artist. Several of the disney artists viewing his work saw his potential. Island memories beach towel by james coleman. Regular price 49 95 sale price 49 95 sale.
James coleman studios is proud to work with some of today s most talented and successful fine artists including james coleman rodel gonzalez rob kaz terry gilecki and allison lefcort. Shop prints officially licensed merchandise and more. His big break came when he entered one of his paintings in the studio art show. As a master of light and design coleman has become one of the most collected and sought after artists in the world.
He has been a finalist for five years in the arts for the parks competition. James coleman pieces can be found in many fine personal and corporate collections including that of the disney family.