November/December Artist
We are happy to present the award-winning artwork of Salem resident, James Southworth. His art is familiar to many in the art community in Oregon, and will be on display to Corban and the Salem community for the next few weeks.
Southworth states, “My love of the creative process goes back, like most of us, to pre-school. I must have shown some potential as my parents enrolled me in art classes at the Portland Art Museum. In college and dental school, I was known for my creative doodles in the corners of class notes.
In the late 90s, I rekindled my love of painting. I find continual joy in the whole artistic process (except framing)! Thinking of ideas, planning a piece, getting lost in the work late into the night, the struggle to resolve and finish a piece, and the reaction of others to my work.
Why do I use pastels? The thick luxuriant colors, the expressive marks and the textural feel of the pastel sticks seem to suit me well.
Although, by definition, I am self taught, I find great inspiration in Cezanne’s use of visual space, Wolf Kahn’s evocation of light and color, Josef Alber’s abstractions, and Johannis Itten’s color theory. Most importantly to me, I am the father of three grown children and have been happily married to Jean for 26 years.”
Awards
Canson Award 2005 Pastel Society of America Show, New York
Best of Show 2004 Artists in Action “Red Show”
Best of Show 2003 Northwest Pastel Society International Show
Best of Show 2002 Northwest Pastel Society International Show
Best of Show 2001 Oregon State Fair
Posters
Salem Food Festival Poster 2004
Keizer Iris Festival Poster 2004, 2006
Salem Art Fair Festival Poster 2006
Visual Arts Judge History
2006 Salem Holiday “Red Show”
2005 Westminster Presbyterian Show
2004 Marion County Fair
2004 Keizer Iris Festival Art Show
2003 Oregon State Fair
Societies
Art Website http://southworthjamesr.tripod.com
Signature Member Northwest Pastel Society
Associate Member Pastel Society of America
Member Salem Art Association
Psalm Visual Arts Gallery Archive (2009-2010 school year):
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