The Art of James Christensen

BIOGRAPHY

BOOKS

BRONZES SCULPTURES

CARDS

PORCELAINS

PUZZLES

ANGEL UNOBSERVED

ALL THAT SHE HAD

BALANCING ACT

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
19 X 24 3/4	3000	Paper	$195

THE BASSOONIST

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
9 X 12	2500	Paper	$125

BENEDICTION


23-Karat Gold Leaf, hand applied by James C. Christensen’s own Magic Fish Studio, completes the Masterwork™ Canvas of this stunning exploration of the texture, surface and richness of paint. Named for the artist’s newest grandchild, Cecelia, this angel will grace any setting with a sense of delicacy and wonder.This large, vertical canvas is heaven sent for that unique vertical space in your home. The Limited Edition Print is Foil-Enhanced so that it, too, replicates the radiant “halo” effect of Christensen’s original painting. Each edition represents Greenwich Workshop Fine Art at its finest.

CECELIA

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
8 5/8 X 26 1/8	350	Paper	$195


“Anyone who has stood on the precipice of revealing their true emotions toward another will find this scene familiar. This intrepid little hunchback is declaring his love and saying, ‘Here I go, come what may.’ The odds seem to be in his favor as he sails in the Love Boat itself with the offspring of the Owl and the Pussycat for his companion.” This delightful Fine Art Limited Edition Giclée Canvas attests to the uplifting and hopeful power of new love.

COURTSHIP


“Dusk can be both the end and the exaltation of a new beginning,
yet forever remain itself...” - John Ashbery
In this evocative mood piece, James captures a woman paused in reflection as night draws near. The evening “star” is the planet Venus.

DUSK

FINDING HER FISH


Clothed in garb of cobwebs and moonlight, Fiona catches your gaze. Like all of the sídhe (faeries) she is breathtakingly beautiful, but Fiona is more than meets the eye. Celtic legends tell of men and women who followed the unearthly music of the faeries deep into the woods and were never seen again. Other folk tell a friendlier tale of the leanan sídhe, the faerie muses who protect artists and poets in exchange for their immortal love.
James Christensen’s Fiona shines in her natural adornments. If you look closely, you’ll see the half-hidden subjects of her kingdom: flowers, animals and insects, hidden amid her garments. If you look closer still, you just might find exactly what you seek, but beware—the promises of faeries are fleeting and nothing is ever quite what it seems.

FIONA

THE FISH SMUGGLER

GARDEN RENDEZOUS

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
26 1/2 x 17 1/2	950	Paper	$185

GETHSEMANE

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
18 1/2 X 24 1/2	Signed Open	Paper	$125

GETTING IT RIGHT

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
31 X 21	4000	Paper	$185

ICARUS BOUND


There are oodles of adages associated with "when pig fly": events extremely unlikely to occur or just plain nonsensical. In the world of artist James C. Christensen, a flying pig might seem perfectly commonplace. But the hunchback holding a candle in If Pigs Could Fly is oblivious to his winged counterpart. In Christensen's art, the hunchback represents the imperfect "everyman" and the candle he carries signifies his wisdom and faith (or the faith in his wisdom, as the case may be). Our hero forges onward, walking ahead, not expecting the unexpected, nor noticing what's happening just over his shoulder. If Pigs Could Fly reminds us that anything and everything is possible, and not to eliminate any possibility.

IF PIGS COULD FLY


This striking portrait is the likeness of Isabella Grimaldi, a patrician of the arts. The character of Isabella was born from the world of Saints and Angels, James Christensen’s exploration and creation of an alter-ego, an obscure Flemish painter known only as The Master of the Enoch Altarpiece.
“The Master was able to make a living only through the support of his patrons, and Isabella was one of the foremost patricians of his entire career,” explains James. “It was customary at the time for the wealthy to request their portraits take on the literal characteristics of angels. With Isabella, her wings suggested much more to the Master, as she served as a inspiration in his calling. The love of art and encouragement of promising talent is a dance which allows this circle of creation to persevere.”

ISABELLA

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
9 7/8 x 15	750	Framed Print	$425

"Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah.
And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."
Jonah 1:17
“I always loved the Jonah story,” says James C. Christensen. “When I thought about the scripture that said the Lord had ‘prepared a great fish’ to swallow the recalcitrant prophet, I went home and got to thinking that if I were God, I’d make a really neat-looking fish. So I painted what I thought it might look like. The thing to remember is that the window is a one-way mirror. If Jonah could see out, it would be just another vacation cruise.”

JONAH


“This is one of those paintings that most people can relate to,” says James C. Christensen, “although often for a different reason than you may expect. I think everyone occasionally ignores problems in the hope that they will fade away, but that’s not the only interpretation for the image. When wildlife painter Bonnie Marris saw this painting she cried, ‘That poor bear! This is the third guy he’s gotten attached to this week and this isn’t even his neighborhood! Did you ever think about that?’
“Personal experience has a major influence on people’s interpretation of the painting’s message.When I gave a talk to third graders about trusting their ideas, I asked them what they thought Lawrence … was about. One little girl said, ‘You shouldn’t take pets home without asking your mom.’”

LAWRENCE PRETENDED NOT TO NOTICE THAT A BEAR HAD BECOME


Behold the latest offering from James C. Christensen’s Saints and Angels collection, a series of paintings that he attributes to his alter-ego, an obscure Flemish painter known as The Master of the Enoch Altarpiece.The subject of Madonna with Two Angels is Mary, mother of Jesus, flanked by angels.The models for Mary and the angels might have been the Master’s patrons, as it was customary at the time for the wealthy to request portraits that incorporated characteristics of saints or angels. This devotional piece would have hung in a private home to inspire prayer. Perhaps it was part of a family’s altar. This limited edition is framed to match the stunning beauty of the original framed art. Previous Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Limited Editions from the series include Saint with White Sleeves (shown far left), Isabella and The Enoch Altarpiece (all Sold Out in canvas at Publisher).

MADONNA WITH TWO ANGELS-FRAMED


The confrontations between the Archangel Michael and the Dragon (Satan, in one of his many forms) are epic conflicts between good and evil where the fate of Heaven and Earth hang in the balance.Yet most of those affected by the final outcome are blithely unaware.
"This piece," says artist Jim Christensen,"talks about the power you have to be good and righteous in taking on the evil in this world.The title says "…almost nobody pays attention…," but you see Michael and the Dragon.What are you going to do? These skirmishes happen daily, not a world away, but in our own cities, towns and neighborhoods.They can be as blatantly obvious as they are innocuous. Being aware has little to do with one's social or economic status: it is the degree you perceive that the world isn't on course and what action you are willing to take to rectify it."

MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL BATTLES THE DRAGON WHILE ALMOST NOBODY PAYS ANY ATTENTION


For 2,400 years, physicians have honored Hippocrates' sacred vow to treat a patient with empirical, scientific wisdom and ethical consideration. However, as James C. Christensen wittily reveals in The Oath, not all aspects of medical antiquity have stood the test of time and Hippocrates could never have imagined some others. Just as attorneys everywhere warmly responded to the self-deprecating humor of Christensen’s image A Lawyer More Than Adequately Attired in Fine Print, we think members of the medical profession will appreciate a healthy dose of The Oath. Accompanied by a decorative Hippocratic Oath suitable for framing and a key of over 60 medical references.

THE OATH

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
19 1/2 X 25 1/2	2950	Paper	$190


This hunchback “Everyman” of James C. Christensen’s symbology is not only thinking outside the box, he is outside of his box. He’s arrived and if he had any trouble getting here, it’s behind him now. It’s like getting up very early in the morning, before everyone else, to take quiet time to reflect. It’s a perfect moment, sitting on the checkered gameboard of life and contemplating a cloudless future. In a couple of hours he may be joined by others, or maybe not, but for now the sky’s the limit, the air smells great and the possibilities are endless.

OUTSIDE THE BOX

PARABLES

PELICAN KING AND PRINCE


When James C. Christensen paints a portrait of a woman, the beauty of his subject never ceases to lose the viewer in thought. Inspirational and confident, sensitive and ambiguous, The Pink Ribbon is Christensen's positive statement on prevention and survival.

THE PINK RIBBON

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
8 1/2 x 11	Open/Signed	Paper	$30
9 x 12	250	Giclée Canvas	$250
9 x 12	250	Framed Giclée Canvas	$345

This print was signed by the artist at a gallery show.


This painting is an homage to artist James Christensen's wife, Carole. He began to contemplate all her roles in life and the many weighty responsibilities she shouldered as a full-time wife and mother of five young children. Women everywhere relate to the need to confidently soar above lifefs troubles and challenges. In a given day she may shuttle the children, prepare a gourmet feast, keep to hectic time schedules and more, but she always keeps her head up and carries the light of hope to those around her. A delightful gift to honor a wife, mother, grandmother, sister or any heroic woman in your life.
Among the important women's roles portrayed in this painting are:
- Mother
- Pet caretaker
- Chef
- Housekeeper
- Leader (Lighting the way with wisdom)
- Scheduler
How many more can you find?

THE RESPONSIBLE WOMAN
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THE ROYAL MUSIC BARQUE


Make a royal statement.
You are witness to something few humans ever see. The sweet smell of incense carried on the breeze has awoken you from your rest in the woods and you capture a glimpse of the king and queen of the faeries passing by. "This is not the May Day parade or a Coronation," James C. Christensen explains. "Simply, this is The Royal Processional - just your regular, everyday king and queen of the Faeries entourage."
Inspired by the grand processions of history, fiction and movies, Christensen provides a glimpse of the faerie world by fashioning an eclectic parade of fantasy forest denizens. "The king in the armor is Oberon and the queen is Tatiana," says Christensen. "They are the rulers of the Faeries. Other fascinating creatures waiting to be discovered are their laughing faeries-in-waiting, their old prime minister with the butterfly banner, the young wizard-in-training with his nose in a book, and the incense bearers to alert - by smell - the other forest creatures."
Join The Royal Processional and set yourself apart from mere mortals.

THE ROYAL PROCESSIONAL

RHYMES & REASONS

Size	Edition Size	Type	Price
21 3/4 x 16 1/2	Signed Open	Paper	$150