My love affair with art began years ago with a visit to an exhibit of french
impressionists; Manet, Degas and Van Gogh opened my eyes and heart to lights,
colors and shadows. I became fascinated with their art and my search for knowledge
and appreciation began. I spent years exploring every art museum everywhere,
trying to define that indefinable beauty. Eventually I took up the brush and have
never stop putting oil to canvas. I sought instruction when ever time and place
would allow. My training covering many years has provided me with fundamentals
in technique, values and composition and a much greater understanding of everything
artistic. 

I am on a lifetime journey, a never ending pursuit for originality, creativity and beauty.
Ideas for my paintings come from photographs, sketches, descriptive passages from
literature, other painters and memories of times gone by. My style and presentation has
been influenced by many artists both famous and obscure; the impressionists, both french
and California, Hudson River School in particular. I have over the years worked quietly
painting primarily for myself with little commercial interest. My Art has generated a small
group of supporters and collectors who enjoy  my work. 

My paintings are available through commissions, private showings and an occasional Art Show.
A list of buyers are available for serious inquiries. A professional career that took me in other
directions is now winding down and I have more time and energy for my art. Every canvas
is a new adventure. My many years of experience reflects a mature and unique expression.
My work is exclusive to oils I hope that viewers will enjoy the richness of colors that are warm
to the eye and on occasion touch the heart.

Gallery:  Jimolesongalllery.com
E-mail:   jamonole@yahoo.com
Phone:   480-946-3239