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January 11th, 2008
chelsea james

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i wanted to kick things off today with these lovely paintings by artist chelsea james. based in houston, texas, chelsea creates beautiful figural, still life and landscape paintings which are sold through galleries in california and utah. you can browse several galleries of her work right here; i’ve chosen my favorites above and below.

19 comments
January 11th, 2008 - 9:41 am

You should include the titles. I love the last one, “Going out for dessert.” Delicious. A great post.

January 11th, 2008 - 9:57 am

were you making a pun with “kick things off” in your post beside the pile of kicked off shoes? I like these, and that donut… what a place to find one!

January 11th, 2008 - 9:59 am

i absolutely love these paintings. nothing like an artist that appreciates shoes!

ammadesigns said:
January 11th, 2008 - 11:28 am

I would love to have one of these paintings in my home. What an amazing artist!

tweeling said:
January 11th, 2008 - 11:36 am

Thanks for the art update today! I’ve been searching for a new artist to fall in love with and now I’ve found her.

lookingout4 said:
January 11th, 2008 - 12:16 pm

shoes and dessert. My 2 favorite things. love this artist.

January 11th, 2008 - 12:21 pm

When I saw this artist I was obsessed. I found out she has a website - chelseajames.com for all those interested

January 11th, 2008 - 12:24 pm

These paintings are sublime. Thanks so much for introducing her to us. I linked over to her website, which is also wonderful. What a nice boost on a rainy day!

Lauren said:
January 11th, 2008 - 12:35 pm

Absolutely love her work! I’m inspired now to get the easel out again. Great palette and compositions - thanks for the post.

Kate said:
January 11th, 2008 - 1:26 pm

these are beautiful. they remind me of tobin sprout’s work

http://www.tobinsprout.net

Cherie said:
January 11th, 2008 - 2:43 pm

So fun to see these here! I have 4 of her paintings hanging in my home. I can’t get enough of her. Found her in a gallery in Salt Lake City. Actually tried to buy the pile of shoes painting but was beat out by a Salt Lake City collector. She is fresh and fun.

Yvette said:
January 11th, 2008 - 5:04 pm

I love the simplicity and composition of her work. My sister has a couple of her pieces and they are so inviting and comfortable.

Jessica said:
January 12th, 2008 - 7:20 pm

How beautiful. Looks like a fresh talent that will be worth keeping up with.

Marilyn said:
January 12th, 2008 - 7:24 pm

B E A U T I F U L !!!!!!!!!!!!!

marilisa said:
January 13th, 2008 - 6:04 am

Oh! i love shoes.
i linked in my website.ad put on my desktop.
love mary

January 14th, 2008 - 12:07 pm

love these!

Andrew said:
January 15th, 2008 - 11:57 pm

My friends and I are always looking for new and upcoming artists and Chelsea has definitely made our list.

Teeny said:
January 16th, 2008 - 12:20 am

I have seen her art in Palm Desert, CA, in Coda Gallery and she just keeps getting better! Keep painting.

Monica said:
January 21st, 2008 - 8:42 pm

Hey chels, I just happened to come upon designsponge and found your stuff here!!! crazy! i am so excited. i love, love , love your paintings!! you are definately one of my favorite artists.. love your work chels. so cool. i will buy all of your paintings some day. every one of them!!!

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