Author Archives: Jim Gillum

About Jim Gillum

I am a self taught artist......My main interest is in landscape art...I do sea scapes as well...I have been dappling off and on for about 20 years and since retiring recently I have devoted much more time to my art. I addition I am a webmaster and a writer (of sorts)....... I also love to fish, boat and cook......

Landscape Art……..Real or Prints

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jim Gillum

I don’t know how you look at art……..My view is for enjoyment. I like the texture of the paint on canvas.  I like the texture of the canvas. Something you just can’t get from a print. You know a print….that … Continue reading →

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Landscape Art…..it is everywhere…….

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jim Gillum

Landscape art is all around us…….waiting to be captured on canvas…. One of my favorite places to just plain look at and enjoy nature, is on the St. John’s River….right here in sunny Florida…. I took the pontoon boat out … Continue reading →

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Landscape Art…Creative Work…

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jim Gillum

I believe that landscape art or any art for that matter is a creative work. Unlike a “job” that requires your presence everyday at work, art works require creativity on the part of the artist.  Some people may be able … Continue reading →

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Landscape Artwork

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jim Gillum

These past several weeks, I have been visiting my special lady in the hospital. I am there everyday, at least twice a day. I can not help but see the artwork on the walls in the lobby and the hallways. … Continue reading →

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Acrylic Landscape Paintings

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jim Gillum

Let’s take a look at using acrylic paints to do paintings. There are several reasons that I use acrylics to paint my landscapes. One is the overall ease of use. The second is the quick drying properties. Many years ago, … Continue reading →

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Original Landscape Paintings……….

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jim Gillum

Let’s talk a little about original landscape paintings. Seems simple enough. Don’t you think? Well, for the most part it is. Basically, paintings come in a few forms. Two. The first is the original painting, done with oils, acrylics, pastels … Continue reading →

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Landscape Painting on Canvas

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Jim Gillum

A friend recently asked me, “why do you paint on canvas?” I am afraid that I can not give a scientific answer about different types of materials that artists use for a painting surface. I don’t even know if there … Continue reading →

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Landscape Art….what do you like?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jim Gillum

Ice cream, once upon a time, only came in one flavor. Remember the first batch of ice cream…….No. I don’t either. I may be getting old but not quite that old. Anyway, it started “plain” and as time went by … Continue reading →

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Landscape Art……Nature in Your Home……

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Jim Gillum

Hello to all, This is my first post. I started this blog to share some ides about landscape art. Not so much concerning “how to” information but some ideas about enjoying landscapes. The windows to nature can be on the walls … Continue reading →

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