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James Picard (born James William Pickard, Jan. 25, 1964) is a renowned Canadian artist, teacher and humanitarian. He divides his time between Vancouver, Canada and Los Angeles, CA. His most recent series of paintings, ''The Dark and The Wounded'', represents a visionary fusion of Expressionism and social consciousness. It's an immersive artistic experience; his paintings are showcased in some of the world’s most troubled locations, like abandoned prisons and asylums. It is currently on a global tour, opening in Alcatraz Prison. Considered one of Canada’s foremost painters, Picard is well-known for his extraordinary artistic range and mastery of many styles. He is also an extremely prolific artist, and is known to work on as many as 20 pieces simultaneously.〔Deitz (Spring/Summer 1998) "Investor's File" Modern Art Magazine.〕〔Melendez, Jules (Summer, 2007) "The Artist at Work" Art and Artists Magazine, Ottawa, Ontario.〕 Picard has won many awards for his work over the course of his nearly 40-year career. In addition to his artwork, Picard has close ties to Hollywood. He’s worked on numerous films and television shows, including Tim Burton’s 2014 movie “Big Eyes.” He is also the subject of a documentary, “(James Picard Off the Canvas ).” Some of the celebrities he has worked with over the years are also collectors. Picard names Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and Monet as influences. 〔Morel, Eva (Spring/Summer 1999) "Spotlight Art" Artist Studio Magazine, New York.〕 ==Early Life & Education== Picard was born in Burlington, Ontario on January 25, 1964. As a child, he was driven by creative forces, teaching himself to paint by reading extensively. By 12 years old, he was already entirely committed to his craft. Picard would draw for hours every day, despite a lack of support from his father. Picard continued to pursue this artistic career in adulthood. Picard studied at Sheridan College and the Ontario College of Art. He worked with several artists: Cuban watercolourist Ramon Amor, Canadian sculptor Thaddaeus Szpelowitz, Canadian painter Harold Town. Harold Town stated in a written note that Picard's talent "is rare in the art world". 〔Bennett, Chris (1998), "Names in the News", Writings on the Visual Arts in Canada, Premiere Edition.〕 In 1988 Picard moved his young family from Toronto to Vancouver, British Columbia where he raised his two children, Rachael and Simon Picard, while continuing to paint and sculpt. Since 1995, he has taught at numerous post-secondary institutions in the greater Vancouver region. He is recognized for his inspirational teaching.〔Hoile, Jeff (May/June 2004) "James Picard: Very Much Alive" ArtsAlive Magazine.〕 Throughout his adult life, Picard has been active in humanitarian work in Vancouver, Los Angeles and New York City. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James Picard」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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