James Pfeffer

James Pfeffer. Located to Smyrna, TN in 1996 from Houston, TX with Family and became employed by United Methodist Publishing House as an art director. Graduated with BFA in Fine Art from Baylor University in 1972 and MA in Illustration/Design from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010. Self-employed as a Freelance illustrator since 1980. Signature Member in Tennessee Watercolor Society, Member of National Watercolor Society and Society of Illustrators, NY, NY.
 Taught basic drawing & watercolor techniques at Nossi College of Art for 3 years. Currently teaching art appreciation @ Motlow State Comm. Col., Smyrna campus and working part time for Hobby Lobby as a framer.


Portfolio:

Art Of The Auto

Being an artist is: a way of life that comes from within one's self wherein a love affair with design creativity is more of an intuitive process showing versatility that happens naturally, much more than a 9 to 5 job as creativity knows no limits in time and place, a constant renewal of learning and thought processes to help keep a positive, innovative and fresh point of view... in short, an artist never does it all nor hasn't realized everything as there are always possibilities for improvement, new ideas or approaches (even to a same subject) and should allow the sharing of ideas to be passed on in a teaching and learning environment.

Many people – teachers, fellow students, co-workers and friends - helped me along in my career and I have been trying to reciprocate that process by being helpful in allowing a possible student to realize a potential or develop a personal approach to an art process not by emulating what I do, but rather realizing their own potentials and possibilities through introductions to ideas, techniques, design processes and just having fun with their own creative process.

Slices “Slices”

Media: Water Color, Paper: hand made from Africa found at Jerry's Artarama, Size: 15 inches slightly out of round, Frame: Studio mounted and framed.

Mabel's Diner “Mabel's Diner”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300 lb water color paper, Image Size: 16in x 20.5in

The Find “The Find”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300lb water color paper, Image Size: 18in x 26in, Sold

Musical Garden “Musical Garden”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300lb paper, Image Size: 13in x 26in

Still Life “Still Life”

Media: Graphite Pencil, Paper: Strathmore Drawing paper, Image Size: 13in x 16.5in

Tree Bark “Tree Bark”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300lb water color paper, Image Size: 17.5in x 17.5in

Let's Make A Deal “Let's Make A Deal”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300lb water color paper, Image Size: 21in x 29in

Stirring The Wind “Stirring The Wind”

Media: Water Color, Paper: Arches 300lb water color paper, Image Size: 14in x 22in