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 James Patrick Lane
6419 Rexford Way
Carmichael, Ca. 95608
(916) 705-4269
jplhome@gmail.com
www.yessy.com/moai
Artist Statement
I’m fascinated with the world, languages, and the intersection between place and time. I use classical techniques and symbolism, sometimes using dry humor, to express emotions and tell visual stories.
The biggest influences on my painting are the places I’ve seen and the people I’ve met around the world. Artistic influences include Gauguin, Edward Hopper, and Hokusai; writers and poets like Paul Bowles, Basho and Pablo Neruda, and movie directors Fellini and Kurosawa.
I paint in oils and watercolors primarily. I often paint upside down to block out conscious interference and remain in a state of creative flow for as long as possible.
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Shows and Exhibitions
2008
50/50 (50 paintings in 50 days), 20th Street Gallery, Sacramento, CA (juried)
Marco Fuoco Gallery, Sacramento, CA
Level Up Lounge, Sacramento, CA
Coffee Break Cafe, Carmichael, CA
Sylvan Oaks Library, Citrus Heights, CA
National Small Oil Exhibition (juried)
2007
Asian Influences, Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
The Art of Zen, Invoke Studio, Indianapolis, IN
2006
Summer Arts Fair, Zionsville, IN (juried)
Indiana Plein Air Society paint out, Culver, IN
2005
Artists for Tsunami Relief, Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis, IN
Tribute to Love, Indianapolis, IN
Watercolor Society of Indiana Annual Exhibition (juried)
2004
Watercolor Society of Indiana Annual Exhibition (juried)
Broadripple Cafe, Indianapolis, IN
Bibliography
Cover image of “Wondering”, for the book Dimensions of Personhood , Laitinen, A., Ikaheimo H.
Cover image of “Lone Cypress”, Journal of Consciousness Studies, U.K., December 2006
Cover image of “Monk, Monk, Monkey” ,Journal of Consciousness Studies U.K., July 2005
Illustrator, Tea Elephants (children’s book)
Interviews and articles
Sacramento KCRA TV interview (supporting 50/50)
Indianapolis WTHR (NBC) TV interview (supporting Artists for Tsunami Relief)
Newspaper articles
•Indianapolis Star
•Indianapolis Weekly
•Atlanta artist journal
Collections
Prattiwi family, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sugiyama Restaurant, Tokyo, Japan
Indianapolis Zen Center
Potter family, Indianapolis, IN
Raccoon Lake Golf Course, Greencastle, IN
Yatz Cajun Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN
Commissions
Alioto family, PA
Stewart family, Bloomington, IN
Central Valley Antique Radio Society
Faklaris family, Indianapolis, IN
Memberships and Activities
Founder and organizer, Artists for Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
Watercolor Society of Indiana
Society of Children’s Book illustrators
ADAC
Sacramento Fine Arts Center
Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento
Relevant Experience
Masters in Instructional Design, Indiana University
Lived with family of painters in Chile for 1 year
Worked at Main Street Gallery and Frame Shop, Merced, CA for 2 years
Taught watercolor classes, Indianapolis, IN
Workshops and Courses
Watercolor glazing techniques, Watercolor Society of Indiana
Impressionism workshop with C.W. Mundy, Sullivan Munce Art Center, Zionsville, IN
Color theory with Chris Stuart
Figure drawing class with Suchitra Bhosle
Oil painting class with Suchitra Bhosle
Watercolor techniques with Anzai sensei, Abiko, Japan |
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