I am a painter and love the processes and the creation of a painting. As a child growing up I had a natural tendency to draw and build things. I spent most of my working life in the technical field, but the yearning to fulfill my desire to draw and paint was strong, and I found my real passion was to paint. With the gracious support of my wife Carolyn, painting full time became a reality. For me, painting is a gift from God, and the ultimate release of creativity.
I paint subjects that catch my eye or from my imagination and don't specialize in any particular area of painting; but, want to make every one of my works special. I enjoy all of it: from taking photographs one day and on to painting landscapes or portraits the next day. Some from photo references and others just the brush, paint and imagination.
Photography is a natural part of my creative process to take good pictures for painting references; and, selling photos also became part of our business.
My goal is to paint as well as I can, as much as I can, everyday.
As a native Texan, my work is Texas influenced and has been sold at shows, shops, and over the internet. Carolyn and I started our arts/crafts business, 'The Bartlett Pair,' in 1993 and are still at it. We like the travel and doing shows.
Thanks for visiting my gallery.
Jimmie Bartlett
jimmiesart.com
Jimmie Bartlett joined Pixels.com Licensing on July 18th, 2012.
