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Jim Gleason didn’t think, when he was at high school in the Pacific Northwest, that canvas paintings word become his ultimate passion. His life as a professional baseball player which ended abruptly, was followed by law enforcement, the Marine Corps and service in Southeast Asia. He reached the echelons of his community as Sheriff of Klickitat. Painting on canvas became a reality when he retired from public service in 1995. Jim Gleason’s talent for painting remained dormant but fortunately today his paintings are well known and readily available and affordable in the states and in countries throughout the world.
His greatest inspiration and learning school, which is evident in his paintings, is his life experience as a State Patrol Officer and his journey in the public service. His disciplined and exact style needs a skilful eye. His focus on minute detail requires an intricate technique, the combination of these factors are integrated to portray vivid paintings on a blank canvas. Jim Gleason’s hobby has developed to a rare pure art and many art lovers can identify with hundreds of his unique creations. Today, many of his paintings adorn family homes and corporate offices alike. His oil paintings on canvas are a sought after pieces.
Jim Gleason’s art is not only limited to canvas paintings. He also uses pastel as medium to reflect a great variety of visual objects. One of his major strengths is the use of shades which attracts many devotees to his unique and realistic style. Themes in his oil paintings on canvas include; cowboy reflections, barns, homesteads, wildlife, Indians and horses. The pastel genre of his work portrays fish, birds and wolves. There is a wide miscellaneous group which has also been popular, such as individualized portraits of pets. His love for the great outdoors is evident in most of the work he exhibits.
The works in pastel and paintings on canvas are displayed on a regular basis. The ordinary man on the street has regular opportunity to visit shows and exhibitions. Recently, Jim Gleason attended the Charlie Russell Western Art Show. Upcoming events are updated on his website frequently. The website in collaboration with Capture Images is: www.jimgleason.com . This colourful and vibrant website contains art created by Jim Gleason. Interested guests to the site can get to know more about this artist
and family man. Insight to his style can be accessed and guests are encouraged to sign and visit the guest book.
Virtually any image can be commissioned. The individual requirements by prospective clients can be discussed with Jim Gleason, and a canvas painting will be at hand. Jim Gleason shares his talent far beyond what is usually expected. He can depict an image from a photograph on a canvas, in oil painting or in pastel. This piece will still incorporate his unique interpretation. Commissioned work can be arranged or Jim Gleason can be contacted via e-mail, fax, phone or letter. Maps and all further information can be viewed on his website. The site is a good starting point for all art enthusiasts.
“ARTISTRY THAT CAPTURES WHAT THE EYE BEHOLDS” is a strong statement on www.jimgleason.com . Access and communicate with CAPTURE IMAGES and Jim Gleason for a look into a natural artist’s world.
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