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James Swanson

Jams Swanson, a signature member of American Impressionists Society and Oil Painter of America is originally from Beloit, Wisconsin, and has now settled in the Chicago area. 

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Early in Swanson's collegiate education, he believed he would become a Park Ranger but soon found that he was better at painting trees than identifying them. He eventually transferred to a professional art college where his brother taught. Swanson received his BFA in illustration from The Columbus College of Art and Design. He has spent his years working as an Art Director for Ad Agencies and illustrating for large companies such as ESPN, US Open, Soap Box Derby, and more.

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Swanson has recently had work juried in over 20 art shows and galleries around America.

Start of the Workday

Start of the Workday

Doug the State Park Horse

Doug the State Park Horse

Winter Lighthouse

Winter Lighthouse

Watercolor Cafe

Watercolor Cafe

Inn on Mackinac

Inn on Mackinac

Heading for Home

Heading for Home

Mackinac Horse, A Shady Rest

Mackinac Horse, A Shady Rest

Happy Umbrellas

Happy Umbrellas

The View from the Round Island Lighthouse

The View from the Round Island Lighthouse

The Blue Tug

The Blue Tug

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