The Paintings of James R. Williamson: Maritime, Landscape, and Wildlife

The Paintings of James R. Williamson:
Maritime, Landscape, and Wildlife

May 25 – June 22, 2024

Artist Statement

Motivation: My motivation for creating various themes include, but are not limited to, requests for illustrations from industry and the military, owners of fishing vessels, tugboats and other working craft and owners of sailing vessels and related companies. I also create artwork for collectors and galleries requesting images of the Pacific Northwest landscape and wildlife. I consider myself as an applied illustrator and fine artist with a focus on listening to my customers and collectors. I continue to refine and expand my knowledge of various subjects and on methods of creating art. I enjoy the positive reaction to my artwork and continue to create images that have value and meaning to those in industry and private collectors. My work is published internationally as fine art prints on paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, and as greeting cards and calendars.

Artist Bio

After receiving a graphic arts illustration degree from McKeesport, PA technical high school James R. Williamson served in the military as a graphic illustrator with the United States Air Force. The artists continued his education, attending fine art and graphic illustration classes at Northern Michigan and Western Washington Universities. Over his career, he has created thousands of original paintings and limited editions of local and international subjects.

Williamson has been commissioned to create artwork for companies such as FOSS Maritime, Boeing, Conoco-Phillips, Canada Steamship lines, the United States Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. His artwork hangs in private collections around the world and includes illustrations of sailing vessels, tugboats, fishing vessels, oil refinery vessels and projects, shipping companies, historic maritime and military subjects.

His landscape and wildlife art explores the history and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, living in balance with the increasing demands of population, industry, and the military. He captures the picturesque Pacific Coast, inland waterways, islands, beaches, mountains, and wildlife within its changing landscape. Williamson says of his work, “I am committed to creating memorable images of historical and contemporary maritime subjects plus landscape and wildlife themes.”