Jim Warren (artist)

Jim Warren (born November 24, 1949, in Long Beach, California) is an American artist best known for book cover illustrations and surrealistic fantasy art.[1] He has worked in surrealistic fantasy since about 1969. He has collaborated on paintings with marine life artist Wyland,[2] and artist Michael Godard. He also did the album cover for Around The World in a Day by Prince. Warren currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

Jim Warren
Born (1949-11-24) November 24, 1949
Long Beach, California
NationalityAmerican
Known forillustration
MovementNeo-surrealism
WebsiteJimWarren.com

A self-taught artist, Warren uses traditional oil paint and brushes on stretched canvas.[1]

Early life and career

Warren was born in Long Beach to Don and Betty Warren, and began painting as a child. His choice of an artistic career path was made in high school.[1]

Books
  • The Art of Jim Warren: An American Original (Art Lover Products, 1997). ISBN 978-0-9658775-0-3.
  • Painted Worlds (Paper Tiger Books, 2002)
  • The Art of Jim Warren, 2015

References
  1. Jim Warren. "About Jim Warren". Archived from the original on 2009-04-18. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  2. "Universal encompassment". Retrieved 2 March 2010.
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