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James Van Fossan Art

American, b. 1966

James Van Fossan resides in Eagle, Colorado. Since leaving the corporate world to focus on his art full time ten years ago, the self taught Van Fossan has come to command some of the highest recognitions in realism. His 2012 painting, Magnum Opus, claimed the coveted Chairman's Choice Award in the 2012/2013 International Art Renewal Center Salon, as well as the Best of Show prize for the The Collection Beaux-Arts Réaliste International Competition (Montreal, Canada) in 2014. He is sought after by corporate and private collections worldwide and his work has been featured in American Art Collector, International Artist Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, LUXE Magazine as well as other art and lifestyle publications. Van Fossan is also represented in the permanent collection of the Museu Europeu d'Art Modern in Barcelona, Spain.

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Artist: James Van Fossan
"Back At The Stables (II)" (2024) By James Van Fossan, Original Drawing
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Back At The Stables (II)" (2024) is an original handmade charcoal and graphite drawing on paper that depicts a cowboy leaning against a sawhorse in a moment of re...
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2010s Realist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

"Sky 59" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 59" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 53" Oil and Silver Leaf Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 53" is an original, handmade oil and silver leaf painting that depicts a skyscape of grey clouds arching through a pastel blue and purple sky.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

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Silver

"Back At The Stables (I)" (2024) By James Van Fossan, Original Drawing
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Back At The Stables (II)" (2024) is an original handmade charcoal and graphite drawing on paper that depicts a cowboy about to lean against a sawhorse. James Va...
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2010s Realist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

"Sky 54" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 54" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 60" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 60" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky and the sunlight dances through it.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 46" Oil and Gold Leaf Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 46" is an original, handmade oil and golf leaf painting that depicts a skyscape of orange and grey hues as sunlight plays across the clouds textured surface.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

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Gold Leaf

"Sky 58" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 58" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky as the sunlight highlights their forms.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 41" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 41" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of orange and lavender hues as sunlight plays across the clouds textured surface.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sky 36" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 36" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of white and pink clouds arching through a blue sky with the sun in the background.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sky 61" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 61" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky and the sunlight dances through it.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 52" Oil and Gold Leaf Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 52" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey clouds arching through a blue sky with the sun in the background.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Patience" - Original Oil of Thoughtful Woman by James Van Fossan
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan’s “Patience” (2024) is a striking oil on linen portrait, measuring 19 x 14 inches. This unframed artwork, which is ready to hang, captures the serene, contemplative ...
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2010s Realist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sky 57" Oil and Silver Leaf Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 57" is an original, handmade oil and silver leaf painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky as the sunlight highligh...
Category

2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Silver

"Sky 62" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 62" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky as the sunlight highlights their forms.
Category

2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Sky 40" Oil Painting
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 40" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of rays of sunshine breaking through stormy grey clouds in a blue sky.
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2010s Photorealist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Presence" - Original Oil of Contemplative Woman by James Van Fossan
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Presence" (2023) is an exquisite oil on linen painting that captures the tranquil beauty of a woman in a moment of quiet reflection. This 16 x 16-inch artwork, th...
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2010s Realist James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Calling
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Calling" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an elderly man with a long white beard as atmospheric clouds swirl in the background.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Oil, Charcoal, Panel

Traveler
By James Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Traveler" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an elderly man with a curly brown and white beard as atmospheric clouds swirl in the background.
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21st Century and Contemporary James Van Fossan Art

Materials

Charcoal, Oil, Panel

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Cloudscape
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This oil on canvas is signed in the lower left. The artist painted the edges for a gallery wrap effect and it is ready to hang. Artist statement: "I paint because it is a language of beauty, a simple and instantaneous manner in which I can communicate my heart clearly. This is the only occupation that has made me truly happy and can bring happiness to others at the same time. I will never stop." Biography: James Van Fossan, b. 1964. Resides in Eagle, Colorado. Since leaving the corporate world to focus on his art full time ten years ago, the self taught Van Fossan has come to command some of the highest recognitions in realism. His 2012 painting, Magnum Opus, claimed the coveted Chairman's Choice Award in the 2012/2013 International Art Renewal Center Salon, as well as the Best of Show prize for the The Collection Beaux-Arts Réaliste International Competition (Montreal, Canada) in 2014. He is sought after by corporate and private collections worldwide and his work has been featured in American Art Collector, International Artist Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, LUXE Magazine as well as other art and lifestyle publications. Curriculum Vitae. Solo exhibitions: 2013 One-Man Show, Alpen Art, Vail, Colorado. 2013 "Meet The Artist", Open House Event - Private Residence, Breckenridge, Colorado. 2011 "Rhythms of Grace", Cathedral Center for the Arts, Phoenix, Arizona. 2009 "Face Forward; A Benefit for Mending the Soul Ministries", Rive Gauche Art Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona. Group exhibitions: 2015 Special Exhibition: Drama Magnifico...
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Sky 48
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Sky 48
Sky 48
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
"Sky 34" by James Van Fossan
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​"I paint because it is a language of beauty, a simple and instantaneous manner in which I can communicate my heart clearly. This is the only occupation that has made me truly happ...
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"The Storm" by James Van Fossan
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James Van Fossan art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic James Van Fossan art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Van Fossan in oil paint, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large James Van Fossan art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Irina Cumberland, Irene Georgopoulou, and Stuart Dunkel. James Van Fossan art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $560 and tops out at $3,520, while the average work can sell for $1,500.

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