Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The Monarch by James Forest Olson


18"x24" #Oil on Linen
#lion #AfricanLion
 

I met Mr. Colin Mead, a #wildlife photographer, while serving a mission for the #LDS Church in South Africa.  The lion is taken from one of his great photographs with his permission.  One of these things (a lioness) tried to kill our car in the #Lion Park near Johannesburg.  The mission president framed a piece of his bumper where a lion, trying to stop his car, penetrated it with his teeth.

$1800

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

#Western Landscape and Wildlife Art

Mount Olympus
30”x38” oil on linen


Of course we think of the place of the Gods in ancient history.
I played with that in this painting. 
The ancient Greek gods are having a little discussion.
It is my intention to sell this painting, with all proceeds going to 
L.D.S. Philanthropic Fund for disaster relief.                                                                                                                                                                                     
$3000
Still Waters
By James Forest Olson

Giglee Print on canvas 15.25”x20” (or to spec)

This is one of my fantasy compositions inspired by the 23rd Psalm.
The phrase, “He leadeth me beside the still waters”, touched my imagination. In this scene, You may wander with me, on this bright spring day, through the grove of green #aspen, around still pools of water, into the intriguing, background forest almost hidden behind the small pine.  In this painting I provide some mystery for your imagination.
$300
#aspen #aspenpainting

Autumn Fantasy”
20”x25¾”  oil on linen
A place as this You'll not likely find,
It's from the abyss of my wandering mind.
But there in reflection I quietly ponder,
Where in deep dreams am oft wont to wander,
Down a wee brook to my lake far away,
Which, this time, Autumn ripples display.
$2500 Framed



           Midnight Surprise
Giglee Print 19¼” x 23”
On a black, spooky night, come suddenly, face to face with an owl lit by your flashlight. 
 Surprise!
The owl is from an old a potash plant I was exploring in Carlsbad New Mexico where 
she surprised me at the top of a ship's ladder. Later, I surprised her with my camera set.
The window frame is an old collapsed miner's cabin found in the Colorado mountains. 
I put her with my father-in-law's old lantern that hung many years in his cow barn.  
The inspiration came from my early days when my brother and I, on a moonlight hike, 
explored a spooky old house.   #owl
$300 Framed


Relic of Hope
14”x18” oil on linen
A true family once lived here. This painting is a tribute to our for-bearers, their faith in God, 
 their courage, high hopes and the spirit of optimism.   May we always hold to that heritage. 
Giglee Prints unframed $175

Home Land
17¾”x26” Oil on linen
There is a deep place in my heart, a reverence for our country and the hard work, of strong 
kindly people, loyal to family and the field of their profession.  Here is dedication, rugged 
individualism and trust in our Almighty God, that led them to this land and built a marvelous 
nation.

$2200 Framed



Independence

28”x21½” Oil on linen
This is an expression of rugged individualism and independence.
The rear quarters of the animal were exaggerated to show the power.
Anyone want a flower?

$1800 Framed

 

Confluence
18”x29” oil on linen
I often express, as in this painting, my love for the virtues of freedom. The bison are, to me, a symbol of the independent spirit that we once held high, The setting is typical of North Yellowstone

There are times, now and then when light shadow and weather,
verdant fields, wooded hills and wildlife come together,
As harmonious evidence of natures affluence,
And in royalty display an eloquent confluence.
$2400 Framed

A Moment in Time
18”x29” oil on linen


Again, I express my love for freedom. The setting is Geyser basin in Yellowstone












Thursday, July 4, 2013

Relic of Hope by James Forest Olson

Find me on Pinterest.com Fine Arts, Landscape and Wildlife and  #Utah Original Art and Prints.  Also on Google+ and jamesfolson.blogspot.com   Here some of my Utah posts:  Salt Lake City and County Building and "Relic of Hope"


Relic of Hope 14”x18”
 
#Oil on Linen, Personal collection
A real family once lived here. Though desolate now, children once played within its walls. In the      quiet You can almost hear their laughter and giggles while mother tended the baby, cleaned house      and dad did the chores. This is a tribute to our fore bearers, #Pioneers of Utah, their faith in God,
 their courage, and marvelous spirit of optimism. May we hold dearly our heritage and pledge again to honor #liberty. Giglee Prints unframed $175
 
#utahpioneers #oldcabins #pioneer cabins #utahart

Salt Lake City Original Art of James Forest Olson

"Utah Original Art and Prints"  This is my latest board on interest.  Here is my drawing of the #Salt Lake City and County Building and the #Salt Palace or Salt Lake Convention Center.  My drawings are signed "James Forest Olson".  There is a lot of beautiful old architecture in Salt Lake City.  I got started doing Utah buildings by request of the owners of the #Saltair resort.  They were, then, fine people to deal with and as good as their word.  Alas, not so now.
The drawings are priced at $1400 each.
It would please me to see the works of other bloggers of #fine art and would like to hear from other artists in the comments block.

#SaltLakeCityArt  #CityandCountyBuilding


 


Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Midnight Surprise by James Forest Olson

 
Midnight Surprise
 
#Giglee Print on canvas 19¼” x 23”
On a black, spooky night, come suddenly, face to face, with an #owl lit by your flashlight.  Surprise!
The owl is from an old a potash plant I was exploring in #Carlsbad New Mexico where  she surprised me at the top of a ship's ladder. Later, I surprised her with my camera set The window frame is an old collapsed miner's cabin found in the Colorado mountains  I put her with my father-in-law's old lantern that hung many years in his cow barn.      The inspiration came from my early days when my brother and I, on a moonlight hike, explored an old abandoned house.
All rights reserved.
$275
#owl #wildlifeart











Monday, July 1, 2013

City of Glass Survey

City of Glass Survey

 “A City of Glass” is an original oil painting 
This fantasy painting is an allegory on life and faith with a 26-stanza poetic narrative by James Forest Olson.
Sale of the painting or high quality prints will be limited to folks who would find pleasure in owning and displaying the original work or  print. The questionnaire below will help qualify prospective customers.
  Please submit with your query to James Olson email toomanytreez@gmail.com 
I will respond with specifics of costs and shipping and specialties of stretched or mounted prints
 

Is it good for a man and woman to live together as “boyfriend” and “girlfriend”?                  After they are engaged?                Comments if any                                                                                                  

Do you believe in the traditional definition of marriage as being only between a man and a woman?          Comments if any                                                                                                               
 
Do you believe that children should be conceived or adopted and raised only in the bonds of marriage?         Comments if any                                                                                                             
 
Who would you be purchasing the painting or print for?                                                                        

 
 
The original painting will be shipped with protected hinged frame as shown below.  Painting is on linen, Text is on panel. 
 
Signed #Giglee prints on canvas with narrative will be shipped in tube or mounted.  contact me via email for specifics.
 
The narrative which is painted in oil and mounted on hinged panels, begins:
 
For a day of fun
In the warm summer sun
My wife, little kiddies and I
 
Set out afloat
In our tiny boat
Under a clean turquoise sky
 
Purchase of the painting or prints will be arranged by contacting James F. Olson 801-532-3552
 


Painting with narrative panels
#fantasypainting #religiousart #originalartforsale