James Gleeson is an award winning San Francisco based artist. Born in San Francisco (1959) Graduated from Academy of Art University and the University of San Francisco with a BFA and a degree in Illustration. James worked as a freelance illustrator , Advertising account executive, Fine art painter, and teacher.
This Artist wears many hats and has many styles for all to enjoy. "Many Artists enjoy exploring new mediums and styles. I feel it helps me grow as an Artist." Says James. His work styles range from realism to abstract. A visit to his studio will show work that is loose and textured as well as defined and photo realistic.
Collected worldwide his work is included in many public and private collections. He is well known for his San Francisco scenes in oil and watercolor. His love of the figure as well as the Bay Area Figure painting movement also feed into his body of work. James recently completed a figure series of large figurative paintings that really stand out and were very popular with many collectors. " I love the variety in Gleeson's work. I have collected his SF series as well as some small figurative oils. They are unique and compliment each other well in our home and are a strong addition to our collection." Local SF collector.
Artist at work in Studio Gallery
Gleeson Gallery
148 Precita Ave SF Ca
Getting ready to go to an art opening.
Doing a Watercolor demonstration for a local watercolor group.
Experienced Demonstrator ,Teacher and Juror.
Studio set up for oil painting
"Let the paint lead the way but pay attention"
Visiting the museum is something I do on a regular basis.
These are well known images of San Francisco. These paintings capture the color and vibrant energy of this world class City.
watercolor on paper 24 X 36 framed $1200.00
Oil on canvas 36 X 48 $2700.00
Watercolor on paper framed $800.00
These are a series of iconic San Francisco Signs most of the originals are in the hands of collectors but all the images displayed here are available as limited edition prints. Custom sizes and framing available.
Original painting available
oil on canvas 30 X 40
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
oil on canvas 36 X 48"
Original painting available
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
oil on canvas 36 X 36
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
Oil on canvas 36 X 48
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
oil on canvas 36 X 36
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting sold
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
Original painting available
Custom prints of any size available
contact artist for price quote
info@jimgleeson.com
I am very fortunate to have an in home gallery that is in the lower section of my home as well as a large painting studio located in the Shipyard at Hunters Point. I have the big new figurative oils at The Shipyard located at the end of Evans Ave in the Southern half of the City.
My Home Gallery is located at 148 Precita Ave SF Ca 94110
Some future collectors looking at my work at the 2014 Open Studios at Hunters Point Studio.
This is a recent opening for a local Artist and me at the 148 Precita Gallery. You can always find my work there and 3-4 times a year I show local artists.
I sell original painting as well as prints ,cards and shopping bags with reproduced images of my work . Very popular for gifts and corporate sponsorships.
Work in progress at the shipyard.
These are a series of oil paintings on canvas started in the winter of 2014 that represent a departure from realism. Inspired by David Park, Richard Diebenkorn and many others these painting are an attempt to develop a signature style.
These initial paintings are part of a series that will change direction over time. These are large paintings that are inspired by music as well as visual dreams that I remember.
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
36 X 36
$1200
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
36 X 36
$1200
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
30 X 36
$900
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
36 X 36
$1200
Oil on paper (Framed)
28X 36
$800
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
36 X 36
$1200
Oil on paper (Framed)
20 X 26
$600
Oil on paper (Framed)
28 X 36
$900
Oil on Canvas (Framed)
20 X 24
$600
Acrylic on Canvas
20 X 24
$400
I really started the process of painting in a more abstract manner in 2014. I started out doing a series of small head studies of faces that I just made up from my imagination. These paintings are still representational yet are looser and more abstract than much of my previous work. These were a departure from the super realistic and photo based work that I have previously had created.
Oil on canvas 16 x 16
$ 600.00
oil on canvas 12 X12
$400
oil on canvas 9 X12
$250
oil on canvas 12 X 12
$450
oil on canvas 9 X 12
$300
oil on canvas 12 X 12
$400
oil on canvas 12 X12
$400
oil on canvas 9 X 12
$300
These are small figure studies on canvas that are completed in no more than 2 or 3 sessions. I work with the paint and let the paint suggest the pose and gesture. The process is different from painting realistically where you are in complete control of the medium. In these studies I try to loose control during the paint application process and not think so much with the left brain and just use the right side of my brain during the painting process. I started these a few years ago and was really influenced by Nathan Olivera and the bay Area figure painters.
Framed oil on canvas 9 X 12
$600
oil on canvas 9 X12
$300
oil on canvas 12 X 24
$450
oil on canvas 8 X 10
$200
oil on canvas 12 X 16
$ 400
