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James Coleman is a name synonymous with
sweeping skies, tropical rain forests, rich
deep woods and silent deserts. The images
created by this talented man continue to
delight all who view them.
James Coleman was born in Hollywood,
California in 1949. As a youth, his creative
abilities seemed to dominate his world.
Though he lacked the athletic skills of his
young friends, he more than made up for it
with imagination and ingenuity. As a young
man, his interest in film making and fine art
would mark the beginning of a long,
successful career in animated films.
Coleman began his career with Walt Disney
Studios in the summer of 1969, when his
mother, who had been working as a
secretary with Disney since the Hyperion
days, got him a job in the studio's
mailroom.
His big break came when he entered one of
his paintings in the studio art show. Several
of the Disney artists viewing his work saw
his potential and realized he had an
untapped ability and encouraged him to go
into animation background painting.
His creative energies where welcomed by
Walt Disney Productions. His first film,
"Winnie, the Pooh and Tigger, Too,"
sparked his interest not only in painting
backgrounds but also in background design
and color styling.
After completing, "The Rescuers," his first
feature film, he was promoted to
Background Department Supervisor, a
position he held for nearly seventeen years.
During that time, he personally hired and
trained a select group of artists, whom he
would work with for most of his career at
Disney.
While at Disney, James Coleman styled and
worked on twelve films and over thirty
short subjects which included "Mickey's
Christmas Carol," "The Fox and the Hound,"
"The Great Mouse Detective," "The Black
Cauldron," "The Little Mermaid," and
Academy Award-winning, "Beauty and the
Beast." All of which came to life with James
Coleman's background images gracing the
silver screen.
In 1991, after twenty-two years with
Disney, James left to pursue a new career.
He was ready to devote all of his time and
talent to the love of his life, fine art. Today
he continues to illuminate the art world with
vibrant colors, gentle moods, powerful
design, and exquisite detail.
Coleman works in oil, watercolor, gouache,
and pastel. His work is impressionistic and
luminous. His pieces intrigue the eye and
touch the heart. His paintings are warm,
inviting, and unique.
A master of color, light, and design,
Coleman has become one of the most
collected and sought-after artists around
the world. James Coleman pieces can be
found in many fine, personal, and corporate
collections including that of the Disney
family.
Coleman is a naturalist and
environmentalist who involves himself with
National Parks and other environmental
organizations. He has been a finalist for five
years in the Arts for the Parks competition.
The contribution made by James Coleman
to the world of art over some thirty years,
both in film and fine art, makes him one of
the most collected artists in contemporary
art. His work is represented by some of the
most prominent and respected galleries in
North America, the Orient, and the
Hawaiian Islands.
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