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Jim Wodark

Jim Wodark (20/21st century) is active/lives in California, Colorado.  Jim Wodark is known for Plein air landscape and seascape painting, cartoons.

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Jim Wodark is an award-winning plein air artist who was born and raised in Colorado.  Throughout childhood, his parents, both artistic in their own right, were incredibly encouraging of his creativity- but drew the line when he filled his 2nd grade teacher's shoes with paint.  He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Northern Colorado and attempted to fulfill his passion for art by taking an art class each semester.  After several years of working "real jobs" and trying to fit art around his schedule, it occured to Wodark that he either was or was not an artist.  Luckily for his many fans and patrons, he chose the former.

Wodark started by putting his keen observation skills and humor to use as a cartoonist.  Fourteen years later, attracted to the attitude and economy, he moved to Southern California.  He found true love in Julie, his wife of 11 years, and in fine art, as he began to explore the plei   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 5195 characters.]  Artist bio

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Biography from Willow Gallery

Jim Wodark is an award-winning plein air artist who was born and raised in Colorado.  Throughout childhood, his parents, both artistic in their own right, were incredibly encouraging of his creativity- but drew the line when he filled his 2nd grade teacher's shoes with paint.  He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Northern Colorado and attempted to fulfill his passion for art by taking an art class each semester.  After several years of working "real jobs" and trying to fit art around his schedule, it occured to Wodark that he either was or was not an artist.  Luckily for his many fans and patrons, he chose the former.

Wodark started by putting his keen observation skills and humor to use as a cartoonist.  Fourteen years later, attracted to the attitude and economy, he moved to Southern California.  He found true love in Julie, his wife of 11 years, and in fine art, as he began to explore the plein air technique, originally using watercolors and acrylics. "When you grow up in Colorado, it's hard not to love the outdoors. For me, being outside and capturing the light, mood and atmosphere on a canvas for other people to enjoy is just an incredible feeling."

His next breakthrough came with the birth of his first child, and his discovery of oil paints and his medium of choice.  As his family grew so did his committment to being a great father, husband and prolific painter- painting out in the field or in the studio every single day. "I paint to express myself.  I feel compelled to share the inspiration that I feel when I see a beautiful scene- to be inspired and inspire in return. I want to translate the beauty around me- a fleeting moment- into something permanent and timeless that brings those same feelings to life for each viewer."

Having dedicated himself to art for the last 22 years, Jim Wodark continues to challenge himself creatively by approaching each painting as an opportunity to try something new. "My intention is to paint my masterpiece every time I paint a picture. This gives me never ending room to grow and experiment with my art."

And whever he hits the inevitable rough patch, he just thinks back to that moment when he decided to commit himself to art. The power of that decision, and the path it created, never fail to get that paint brush moving again. "I am doing what I love and hopefully that joy is reflected in my work. I strive very hard to make each and every piece reflect the person that I am and the artist I am becoming."

Awards and Acheivements
4th Place in the 2nd Yearly Raymar National Painting Competition

2nd Place at the Lodge At Torrey Pines Plein Air Invitational 2007

Juried into the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition 2008

Anthony Forester Memorial Award "Best Mission Painting" at the SOCALPAPA Painting the California Landscape show 2008

"Best of Show" in the San Marino League Art Matters show 2008 at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena, California

"First Place" in the LPAPA "Best of Plein Air" show 2008

Participated in the Heritage Art Show Invitational 2008

Participated in the Crystal Cove Coastal Splendor show 2008

Participated in the California Art Club Gold Medal show 2008

Participated in the Laguna Invitational Plein Air show 2008


Biography from Chemers Gallery

Jim Wodark was born and raised in Colorado.  Influenced by the beauty of the countryside around him and by the love of art instilled from his parents, he started drawing at an early age. 

His first love was cartooning and in 1985 he set off to be a national cartoonist.  In 1997, after 12 years in the cartooning and graphics industry, Jim's passion turned to fine art. Inspired by the magic of light and atmosphere, Jim paints on location as often as possible. Catching the beauty he sees and communicating that through his artwork is his goal. Wodark has won numerous awards for his impressionist work and participates in many shows.  He is often asked to judge art shows and occasionally teaches workshops in the local area.  Jim was recently juried into the Artist Membership of one of the oldest and arguably most prestigious club in California, the California Art Club. 

Shows & Exhibits:
2006 First Place at the San Clemente Art Association Casper's Park Show
2006 First Place at the Laguna Plein Air Painting Competition "Best of Show"
2006 Juried into the "Artist Membership" of the California Art Club
2005 Honorable Mention at the Crystal Cove Painting Competition
2005 Honorable Mention at the Huntington Beach Plein Air Painting Competition
2005 Second Place Overall at the San Clemente Plein Air Painting Competition
2005 First Place at the San Clemente "Quick Draw" Competition
2005 Honorable Mention LPAPA Members Show
2004 First Place at the SOCALPAPA Best of the Back Bay
2004 First Place at the San Clemente Plein Air Painting Competition
2004 First Place at the San Clemente "Quick Draw" Competition


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