THE ART OF JAMES WILLIAM CHRISTENSON

From the time man first drew on cave walls to the present day, illustrators have sought to capture transcendent messages, to evoke strong emotion, and to tell powerful stories in imagery and sculpture. In most cases less serious than transcendent and always more fun than strongly emotional, James William Christenson's creative approach is experienced through this body of work which was created during his first two years at university. A quick perusal of these pages demonstrates that Christenson possesses that which many artists and audiences have desired but few have realized: Ebullience! Serendipitous Profundities highlights Christenson’s innate creativity, cheerful disposition, stylistic dexterity, and adaptability.

This collection of 400 unique pieces was produced in and out of art school and includes sculptures, paintings, drawings, illustrations, reproductions of famous artists’ works, commissioned pieces for both institutions and private collectors, commissioned illustrations for other published books, color studies, and conceptual sketches.

Christenson’s works will certainly inspire artists and amuse audiences for centuries - his styles infuse even concept sketches with clever and often animated and tongue-in-cheek flourishes that withstand the passage of time. With this treasury Christenson creates dynamic progression by including several sensitive works, employing a range of media, and reflecting the artist's passion for story-telling. Enjoy Serendipitous Profundities!