C.J. VanJames's art from a soul's perspective.

James painting was prolific and so VanJames celebrated graduation with a solo
exhibition. VanJames graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelors of Fine
Arts.
An accomplished writer and public speaker, VanJames has appeared as a guest artist
on local community television art shows and is a member of the local Art Guild and the
Art Students League of Denver. As a past member of her City’s Art Advisory Board for
art in public places, she is now a member of the local Art Guild and the Art Students
League of Denver. Works are found in city and corporate art collections.
VanJames spends a great deal of time in nature across the nation, in equestrian centers
and in our own Colorado backyard.
Solo Exhibitions
2009, First Universalist Church, Denver, CO
2008, Swallow Hill Café Art Gallery, Denver, CO
2007, Sheridan Ross ESQ., Attorney’s, Denver, CO
2006, Coors Credit Union, Golden, CO
2006, The Ranch Country Club, Denver, CO
2003, Sheridan Ross ESQ., Attorney’s, Denver, CO
2002, Southwest Art Magazine, display ads 2002
1999, Featured Artist in 'The Art Seen', TCI-AT&T Cable Television, Denver, CO
1999, West by Southwest, Pinehurst Country Club, Denver, CO
1999, The Ranch Country Club, Denver, CO
1999, West by Southwest, Koelbel Library, Denver, CO
1998, Featured Artist in 'The Art Seen', TCI-AT&T Cable Television, Denver, CO
1997, Featured Artist in 'The Art Seen', TCI-AT&T Cable Television, Denver, CO
More upon request.
Group Exhibitions
2010, 19th National Exhibition, Fort Collins, CO
2010, North Valley Tech Center Gallery, Thornton, CO
2008, Craft & Hobby Association Winter 2008 Show, Anaheim, CA
More upon request.
Representation
AskART, the Artists’ Bluebook™
Haddad's Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
Art Source LA, Los Angeles, CA
GrayHill Studios, Inc., Denver, CO
Collections
Wildlife Experience Museum, Parker, CO
The City of Littleton, Smithsonian Affiliate Littleton Museum, CO
Ojai Spa and Resort, Santa Barbara, CA
Coors Medical Center, Golden CO
Sheridan Ross ESQ., Attorney’s, Denver CO
The Ranch Country Club, Denver, CO
Numerous private collections
Artist Statement
“I revel in the impact of natures images. Something invites me to capture the images of nature and this is why: nature seems to reach out with an invisible aura that embraces our soul no matter who we are.” - VJ
"I work in oils and color pencil. These mediums allow for the best expression of the subject's uniqueness, energy and beauty." - VJ
We may often relax and expel a long relieved breath when we catch the scent of fragrant blooms or spreading pine trees. We recognize that unconditional embrace and feel safe in it. The feeling of these moments is captured with unique color and design. Mother Nature is bold, constant and confident in the images and feelings she gives us. You can feel it too, with your eyes, when you see these images.
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Bio-Resume
C.J. VanJames works in oils and color pencil. Both media allow the
best expression of the subject’s nobility, energy and beauty. The
works created, take-off and dramatically go beyond prosaic
boundaries of nature’s images and present startling and alive
forms. Alive, that is, from a soul’s perspective. As an active lifelong
artist and painter, works are created in the realist, representational
and contemporary traditions that are inspired by a passion and
love of nature.
VanJames grew up in the western part of the United States. Her
first art commissions came during her tenure in First Grade,
Elementary School, from art admirers. During High School, Van
art from a soul's perspective