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About Me
In 1978, I graduated with a B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute and I am a member of the Oil Painters of America, the American Plains Artists and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. I have studied with Bruce Greene and Martin Grelle.
Currently,
I sell western art originals and prints and I also paint private commissions. I have begun to draw and paint memories of my childhood spent with my ranching grandfather and my Native American grandmother. After moving to Fort Worth, Texas, the subjects I wanted to paint changed. I have begun to paint the relationships of African Americans, Native Americans and Mexican Americans in the development of the old west. I started drawing characters of the old west sparked by the stories of my grandparents.
Loveless says, "I want to express more than aesthetic beauty alone and I want to amplify the aspirations of all Americans that have contributed to make this country one of the greatest ever."
I have worked as a graphic designer, package designer and illustrator for Overlock Howe in Saint Louis Some of my clients included: FedEx, Ralston Purina, Anheuser Busch, Six Flags over Mid-America, Alka-Seltzer, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. After freelancing as an illustrator, I opened Loveless Galleries and my family of five sold prints, created custom framing and painted portrait commissions. I have taught commercial art serving at-risk high school youth in the Saint Louis Public Schools. I have also painted murals for the Khan Academy in Fort Worth, Texas and several other churches around the country.
I am eternally grateful to historical professionals that have contributed to ensure the regalia, weaponry, and locations are period correct in my paintings. I have been fortunate to exhibit at the Pearce Museum in Corsicana, Texas and the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I hope you are one of the folks that enjoy scenes of the old west.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Yvette, and we have five children and fourteen grandchildren. Please contact me if you have questions or you just want to talk.
Awards and Prizes
2021 - Oil Painters of America Third Place Spring Online Showcase
2021 - National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Exhibition Entry
2021 - Pearce Museum Texas Invitational Exhibition
2020 - Bosque Classic Art Show
Before the Corona Virus hit the United States, my wife and I led a 7-piece band. Presently, we have had all of our gigs to cancel since the outbreak of COVID 19. It has been difficult but, we pray you stay safe!
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My wife, Yvette Loveless, and I have previously owned a gallery in Saint Louis, Missouri USA for three years. We will make sure you are pleased with your artwork. All of our inventory of prints are prepared by Graphik Dimensions and Bay Photo. Both have flawless reputations in the printing industry. We will honor your return or exchange of artwork that does not meet your approval within one month of delivery.
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I, James Loveless Jr, use archival materials. I am a member of the Oil Painters of America and I use Belgium linen canvas I stretch or board I prime myself. I use Winsor & Newton, Williamson and Daler/Rowney brand oil paints. After my paintings dry completely, I apply Winsor & Newton Professional Gloss Varnish.
