Inspiration in Key West | Art Q&A with Jim Klein
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” ~Dr. Seuss On occasion, inspiration will strike. Some say it can come from anywhere. [...]
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” ~Dr. Seuss On occasion, inspiration will strike. Some say it can come from anywhere. [...]
Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze. Country roads, take me home to the place I belong. ~John Denver “No place like home”, “home is where the [...]
Artist Jim Klein took a moment to discuss one of his most popular paintings, "Sky", and how public perception of artwork doesn't always match the artist's. How was "Sky" painted? Were you planning on this [...]
For those who weren't around when the Art Factory was first opened, what is the Art Factory? Jim: A couple years back, a large vacant space opened up next to the gallery for around 3 [...]
The vast wilderness has always captured the admiration of artists. From Frederic Edwin Church to Sanford Robinson Gifford and Thomas Cole, the complex beauty of the natural world has kept our attention since we were painting on the walls [...]
Jim Klein's largest painting, "Corn", has found its home in the heart of corn country. A massive agriculture corporation has recently purchased one of Jim Klein's largest pieces of artwork. The combined 144-inch wide, double-canvas [...]
According to Wikipedia, red maple is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees in North America- perhaps, because it is adaptable to a very wide range of site conditions. Red maples can be found [...]
The Spirit of Art at J Klein Gallery can be found in the heart of the historically celebrated Scottsdale Art District. Located on “America's Original Artwalk,” this area boasts a captivating self-guided tour through the [...]
This quote by French artist Paul Cezanne rings true: "I am more a friend of art than a producer of painting." Oftentimes, an artist may find themselves directed by inspiration separate from themselves: the paints, the [...]
Abstract art seeks to break away from traditional representation of physical form. It is a style of art that explores the relationships of forms and colors, as opposed to more traditional art that represents the world in [...]