Artist Statement



"Painting is a study of our existence, spirit, and environment, derived from experiences in life. I choose objects that evoke childhood memories, create situations of atmospheric mystery, and bring visual interest through interaction. I’m intrigued by subtle shifts in value and color; yet seek a personal interpretation of the objects rather than a replication. Personality is revealed through the process of painting. Abstract remnants from my process remain visible in the final product. The hand must obey the spirit. "

March 12, 2010

in progress


Dolby Chadwick called today and said they needed images right away of what I'm working on.  I am painting on all 27 paintings simultaneously, so none of them are done yet.  This way of working is good for a number of reasons; 1. It keeps it interesting, and therefore is I don't get bored,  2. the body of work seems to be more cohesive if I'm working a little on each painting every day, and 3.  I find that this produces higher quality paintings because what I am learning today, I can apply to a painting I started two months ago that is lacking.  So, there it is.  Don't judge me, these paintings are still in need of a lot of work.   I also hired someone to help with lu and the house so I can finish this monstrous show in time.  So, if you don't see or hear from me within the next couple of months, I will be hibernating in the studio. 
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February 15, 2010

June at Dolby Chadwick

I have been working like a busy little bee for my art show in June at Dolby Chadwick.  My goal is to have 30 paintings ranging from 3 x 3 ft - 7 x 7 feet.    These are a couple of the paintings in progress - I'm doing a collaboration of interiors and large landscapes.  These are just the under paintings. In a couple of weeks, I'm painting with oils again.

inspiration wall
I work in chaos. Sometimes when I go to other artists studios and there's not a drop of paint anywhere, and it is spick and span, it boggles my mind. 
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August 8, 2009

Interior show finch lane July 2009

"White Dresser"
Oil on Masonite
16 x 20
"Blue House Chair"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Black Chair"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Roselles Blue Chair"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"My Desk"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"The Judkins"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Noon at Cocolalla"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Piso 5"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Piso 7"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Piso 3"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Vanity Mirror"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Chairs in Line"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Chair at Guthrie"
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Pink Bathroom"
 Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
"Pink Bathroom 2 "
Oil on Masonite 
12 x 12
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August 3, 2009

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July 20, 2009

Finch lane show

I'm having another art show at the end of July. Pa pa please come! Its of some new interiors I've been working on... Here's a teaser

Where:  Finch Lane 1325 East 100 South 801.596.5000

What:    Interior paintings by Chelsea James

When:   July 31st from 6 - 8:00PM

The show will be up until September 11, but I hope you can make it to the opening and get some yummy refreshments.
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July 16, 2009

Dolby Chadwick Gallery

Adam and I just got back from a small trip to San Fransisco to drop my new paintings off atDolby Chadwick Gallery.  I was pretty much star struck by the artist line up and really didn't feel worthy.  Some of my favorite painters show here{including Alex Kanevsky} and they are hoping to also show Anne Gale.  I'm so excited.  Below are some of my favorite artists showing at the gallery, I think the work is superb. Check out the website, they just added me to the list;
Click here to visit the gallery
Robert Kingston{adam and I want one of his huge pieces so bad.}
Tom Lieber
Brian Blackham
John Dipiolo
Kirsten Stolle
Alex Kanevsky
Alex Kanevsky
Willard Dixon
Shelly Hoyt
Kim Frohsin
Suhas Bhujbal
Emanuel Bernstone
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