A Horse Named Cocoa | Behind the Canvas
Pony by Jim Klein “No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.” Herman Melville, American novelist As we make our way through life we come into contact with countless people, [...]
The Universal Language of Art & Music | Behind the Canvas
Art and music feed the heart and soul. - Julie Garwood, American writer As summer brings long days and sunshine along the front range of Colorado, abstract contemporary artist Jim Klein finds himself with [...]
Pieces of the Past | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
“Sculpture is like archaeology: You dig in and you find something.” — George Baselitz, German painter, sculptor and graphic artist. Farmer with horse-drawn plow, ca. 1930-1939.The Ohio History Connection SC 1425, AL00587 from [...]
The HUDSON Project | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever. - Dame Julie Andrews, actress, singer, and author HUDSON is an experimental music experience [...]
In Question of Commissions | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
“All works of art are commissioned in the sense that no artist can create one by a simple act of will but must wait until what he believes to be a good idea for a [...]
Art for the Long Haul | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
Longview by Jim Klein All art is immortal. For emotion for the sake of emotion is the aim of art, and emotion for the sake of action is the aim of life. [...]
A Royal Debacle | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
“Everything happens for a reason, and part of that beauty of life is that we're not allowed to know those reasons for certain.” - Aron Ralston, American outdoorsman & mechanical engineer While in the [...]
The Abyss | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
“If you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher, composer, poet, writer On Sunday, October 24th, Jim Klein and Ian Jaimison’s compositions will be performed as [...]
Labor Day Weekend at Cherry Creek Arts Festival 2021
Lucky Seven by Jim Klein Jim Klein will be an exhibiting artist at the 2021 Cherry Creek Arts Festival! The 2021 Cherry Creek Arts Festival will feature 250 juried exhibitors, including 13 artist [...]
The Lightning Strike of Inspiration | Behind the Canvas with Jim Klein
Disruptor by Jim Klein “The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.” – Julia Cameron, teacher, artist, and author of The Artist's Way Many professional artists advise developing habits and disciplining [...]