Bill James Family Estate-Jo Ann James Trustee
"I've always admired artists who are versatile and that was one of my goals that I set out to do and I think I've managed to do that."
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Oil Painting • 16 artworks
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Impressionistic Style
Pastel Drawing • 32 artworks
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Impressionistic Style
Watercolor Painting • 20 artworks
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Recognition
Award Winning
The artist has won prizes and awards
The artist has won prizes and awards
Published in the media
The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
Presented in Art Fairs
The artist participates in art shows and fairs
The artist participates in art shows and fairs
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
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The artist is recently available on the ArtMajeur online gallery
Biography
Master All-Media Artist
Passed away 10/17/2019
Bill James was a B.F.A. graduate of Syracuse University. He was a member of the Society of Illustrators, represented by Joe Mendola of NY city and a member of several national fine art societies including the National Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, Oil Painters of America and Pastel Society of America. He was given the title of "Master Pastelist" by the Pastel Society of America, "Dolphin Fellow" by the American Watercolor Society, and "Life Member" by the Southern Watercolor Society.
Bill's paintings using pastel, watercolor, oil, and graphite along with articles about his work have been included in many fine art books and magazines. Some of the publishers and publications are Watson-Guptill, North Light Books, Rockport Publishers, F&W Publications, Quarto Publishing (England), American Artist, Watercolor Artist's Magazine, Pastel Journal, International Artist, and Pratique Des Arts (France). Bill James was also a writer for International Artist Magazine, which is published in many different languages.
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Nationality:
UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1943
- Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary American Artists
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Influences
Education
1962 - 1965
B.F.A. Illustration with honors at Syracuse University
Syracuse,
New York,
United States
Artist value certified
Certification established in collaboration with Akoun, the world leader in art market information since 1985.
Artist Value Work on paper 2025 | €4,250.00 ($4,848.40)
Certification has been established by Jacques-Armand Akoun on Apr 15, 2025.
Achievements
Prizes and Awards
2015
Best In Show Awards. Fine Art Studio Online Exhibition '15
United States
2014
Best Casein Award - National Society Of Painter Of Casein And Acrylics "14.
United States
2012
Best In Show Awards. The Miami Watercolor Society Online Exhibition '12.
United States
2011
Best In Show Awards. The Miami Watercolor Society Online Exhibition '11
United States
2011
Best In Show Awards. The Southern Watercolor Society '11.
United States
2009
Selected To Be A Member Of The Dolphin Fellowship By The American Watercolor Society.
United States
2009
Best In Show Awards The Arkansas Pastel Society '09.
United States
2009
Best In Show Awards The Northwest Pastel Society'09.
United States
2008
Knickerbocker Award For Excellence-Pastel Society Of North Florida.
United States
2008
Best In Show Awards The Northwest Pastel Society '08
United States
2008
Best In Show Awards Florida Watercolor Society '08.
United States
2008
Best In Show Awards Pastel Society Of New Mexico '08.
United States
2007
The Gold Metal Award For Excellence - 2007 Pastel Journal Art Competition.
United States
2007
Best In Show Awards. The Southern Watercolor Society '07
United States
2007
Best In Show Awards Maryland Pastel Society National Open Exhibition '07.
United States
2007
Best In Show Awards Art Splash International Exhibition '07,
United States
2007
Best In Show Awards Pastel Society Of North Florida '07.
United States
2004
The Award Of Excellence-Watercolor Society Of Alabama.
United States
2004
Best In Show Awards Tallahassee Watercolor Society '04.
United States
2003
The Mrs. Andrew Guffuni Award For Exceptional Merit-Pastel Society Of America.
United States
2003
The 3Rd Place Award For Landscape - 2003 Artist's Magazine Art Competition.
United States
2002
Award For Exceptional Merit- Texas Watercolor Society.
United States
2002
The Silver Metal Award From The Pastel Society Of America.
United States
2002
Best In Show Awards Texas Watercolor Society '02.
United States
2002
Best In Show Awards Georgia Watercolor Society '02.
United States
2001
The Silver Metal Award From The American Watercolor Society.
United States
2000
His Painted Selected For The Graphix Express Award For The Nws.
Fullerton,
California,
United States
2000
His Painting Was Awarded The Graphix Express Award At The Nws.
Fullerton,
California,
United States
1999
Best In Show Awards Arizona Aqueous Xvi '99.
United States
1998
Award For Exceptional Merit-Degas Pastel Society 1998.
United States
1998
Best In Show Awards Art Center National 100. '98.
United States
1996
Award For Exceptional Merit-Degas Pastel Society '96
United States
1996
Best In Show Awards Watercolor Society Of Alabama '96
United States
1996
Best In Show Awards Art Center National 100 '96
United States
1995
Best In Show Awards Georgia Watercolor Society '95
United States
1994
Howard Chandler Christy Portrait Award-Psa.
United States
1994
Best In Show Awards Watercolor Society Of Alabama '94
United States
1994
Best In Show Awards Mississippi Watercolor Society '94.
United States
1992
Best In Show Awards Northwest Pastel Society '97, Degas Pastel Society '92.
United States
1990
Elected A Master Pastelist By The Annual Exhibitions Of The Pastel Society Of America.
United States
1990
Best In Show Awards Louisiana Watercolor Society '90
United States
1987
Award For Exceptional Merit-Degas Pastel Society '87
United States
1987
Best In Show Awards Mississippi Watercolor Society '87
United States
Collective Expositions
2008
Appleton Museum Of Art
Ocala,
Florida,
United States
2006
Selected "Mini 100" Of The 2006 Arts For The Parks Competition. Arts For The Parks, Organized By The National Park Academy
Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Tepon National Park,
Wyoming,
United States
2006
Telluride Gallery Of Fine Art In Colorado
Telluride,
Colorado,
United States
2003
Lagerquist Gallery
Atlanta,
Georgia,
United States
2000
Broden Gallery Ltd. "Change Of Seasons"
Madison,
WI,
United States
1989
"Grove Gallery &Amp; Interiors"
Miami,
FL,
United States
Permanent Collections
2006
Cap E Winn Devon - Encore Signature Collection Canadian Art Prints Inc
Richmond,
Canada
2004
Winn Devon
Seattle,
Washington,
United States
2003
Mcgraw-Hill Companies Art - Art 4 Business
Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
2000
Mcgraw-Hill Companies Art
Columbus,
Ohio,
United States
1999
Mcgraw-Hill Companies Art - Art South
New York,
New York,
United States
1996
"Panasonic" 4 Pastels Commissioned For Atlanta Olympics
United States
1993
Rabbit Ears Productions, "Night Before Christmas" Vhs Tape, Voice Meryl Streep Illustrations Bill James.
United States
1989
"Golf Magazine" John Daly Illustrations
United States
1988
Illustrated "Trojan Man" For Condoms Promoting For College Students For The Company "Trojan Man"
United States
1988
"National Mba Association" Commissioned Basketball Cards.
United States
1988
Poster For "Masters Golf Tournament".
United States
1988
"Dizzy Gillespie" Album Record Cover.
United States
1986
"Coral Gables Church" Drawing Commissioned By The State Of Florida
United States
1986
"Eddie Baur" Christmas Catalog Front Cover
United States
1984
"Syntax Anaprox Drug Co." - 4 Pastels And 1,000 Prints Signed Commissioned For La. Olympics
United States
1984
"Flying Doritos" Add For "Doritos"
United States
1983
"Tennis Magazine" Illustrations Of Jimmy Conners
United States
Publications & Press
1995
Several Of His Watercolors Were Published In Two Books Titled "The Artistic Touch" Published By Creative Art Press. Watson-Guptill's Book
United States
1995
Other Watercolors Are Included In Books Titled "Creative Watercolors" Published By Rockport Publishers.
United States
1995
Other Watercolors Are Included In Books Titled "The Best Of Watercolor" Published By Rockport Publishers.
United States
1995
Included In The Fall 1995 Issue Of Watercolor Magic Is An Article Which Features Several Of His Watercolor Paintings.
United States
1996
Other Watercolors Are Included In Books Titled "People In Watercolors" Published By Rockport Publishers.
United States
1996
Several Of His Watercolors Were Published In Two Books Titled "The Artistic Touch 2" Published By Creative Art Press. Watson-Guptill's Book
United States
1998
He Has Two Pastels And One Watercolor In A Book Published By North Light Books Titled "The Best Of Portrait Painting".
United States
1999
There Is An Article Concerning His Pastel Paintings In The December 1999 Issue Of American Artist Magazine And In The April 2002 Issue Of The Artist's Magazine.
United States
2006
Triple Threat Bill James Makes His Mark As An Oil, Watercolor And Pastel Painter
Ocala,
Florida,
United States
2007
Many Of His Black And White Drawings Are Included In Strokes Of Genius Series Of Books Published By North Light Books.
United States
2011
There Is An Article About His Work With Pastel In The August 2011 Issue Of The Artist Magazine (England).
United Kingdom
2011
There Is An Article In The Watercolor Magazine Winter 2011 Published By American Artist Issue Covering His Watercolor Paintings.
United States
2012
There Is An Article In The 2012 August/September Issue Of International Artist Magazine Which Shows And Discusses His Work With Pastel.
United States
2012
In 2012, The French Magazine The Art Of Watercolour Wrote An Article Concerning Bill's Watercolor Technique.
France
2013
"Art Journey Portraits And Figures" Article Written.
United States
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Bill James: Conjuring Up Color - Artists Network
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Bill James: Conjuring Up Color
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Every Picture Tells A Story Ocala Style
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Reviews and comments
He past away in 2019 and we are selling some of his artwork. He did thousands..... all through his life.
Thank you for your kind words, We are really proud of him.
Thank you for comment. This was my dad's work. He passed away 2019 and we are selling some of his work now. I have many of his work's hanging in my house.
Браво, невероятно, эта работа лучшая!
Bravo, incredible, this work is the best!
Какая чудесная работа! Вы настоящий мастер!
What a wonderful job! You are a real master!