Focal Point: James Ford
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Artwork by James Ford
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Overview
Click Here to go to the website for artist James FordLimitied edition fine art Bronze sculpture
Biography
My childhood playground was the studio of two very accomplished artists, Hank & Clara Ford. Consequently I have always been surrounded by art. At an early age I developed a strong sense of design, color and composition from my mother and the more academic studies of anatomy and proportion from my father. My first hands-on exposure to the medium of clay was in a ceramics class I took in elementary school. Through the processes of pushing clay I gained a better understanding of form and dimension, uncovering a natural aptitude. Over the years I have taken classes in figure drawing and sculpture at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and Western Illinois University. Subsequently I have refined my skills through continued participation in local figure drawing groups. All of my work has its nascent beginnings in the pages of some book I have been reading, if not a specific person then a composite of many characters to give the sculpture an overall theme of the period I've been reading. Once I have determined the subject matter then each sculpture matures through a process that combines the love I have for the figure, pose and ethnic diversity. My objective is to give each new piece an overall feeling of tranquility and introspection, with just a touch of tension. While I love seeing the composition of each piece come to life my real passion is capturing the quintessential look of a people. I suppose it is for this reason that my main focal point has been Native American in nature. I have always felt drawn to their culture and the beauty of the people. That having been said I do not restrict myself to Native American subjects alone. As I mentioned earlier, reading is where it all begins, therefore my body of work is always expanding to encompass a wider range of subjects. Winner "Honorable Mention" 1993 Phippen Western Art Show. Winner "Best in Sculpture" 1994 Phippen Western Art Show. Winner "Best in Show" 1994 Phippen Western Art Show. Participant in two person show at Phippen Western Art Museum.in Prescott, AZ. Participant in two person show at Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA. Participant in two person show at The Art-Is–In Gallery.in Salt Lake City, UT Participant in the Peppertree Western Art Show at the Peppertree Ranch in Santa Ynez, CA Participant in the Hubbard Museum of Western Art Show in Ruidoso, NM Member of Western Artists of America.Upcoming Events and Exhibits
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