James Killings, Jr.
James Killings, Jr., Artist and Musician
James Killings, Jr. was born in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1961. His father was in the military, which gave the family an opportunity to travel abroad and live in different sections of the world. This experience was an influencing factor to James’ creative spirit. He developed a unique vision that is manifested through his artwork. While living in Hawaii, James did his first piece in a high school art class. His teacher, without his knowledge, submitted the work in a local contest and it won. This ignited James's creative quest and also gave him confidence to embark upon a career as an artist. In 1979, James Killings, Jr. moved to Atlanta, GA., which began a major chapter in his life. An understanding of his African-American culture and how it relates to the world was revealed. He developed into a performing musician playing the guitar and continued to fulfill his desire to paint. Through the expression of painting, James communicates his love of people, music, and life. “Sometimes words aren’t heard, so I allow my work to speak”, is what James is known to say. He continues to feed his creative appetite by playing and painting in the Atlanta area.
Note: All artwork is copyright protected by the artist. Do not copy, download or reproduce without the artist's permission.)
The Dance 5 Alvin Ailey, Oil on Canvas, 30x30
call for price on the original painting; or, inquire about a limited-edition 30x30 embellished Giclee fine art print on 2" gallery-wrapped canvas. Edition size of the embellished Giclee is only 75, with #1 already sold.
"Got it! Gorgeous!!! The way it's wrapped around the canvas, I'm not going to need to get it framed---even better!"
Audrey, Columbus, Georgia
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The Dance/Revelation, Oil on Canvas, 36x36
call for price on the original painting; or, inquire about a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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The Waiting Child II, Oil on Canvas, 30x30
call for price on original. Also available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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Getting Ready, Oil on Canvas, 30x30
call for price on original. Also available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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Anticipation, Oil on Canvas, 36x36
call for price on original. Also available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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Night Out, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 (Created December 2003)
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Untitled I, Oil on Canvas, 16x20
call for price on original. Also available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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The Blues/B.B., Oil on Canvas, 36x36 (Created May 2012)
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Jazz 1, Oil on Canvas, 24x36 (Created January 2001)
Original sold. Only available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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Contemplation, Oil on Canvas, 18x24
call for price on original. Also available as a limited-edition Giclee fine art print on archival paper or 2" gallery-wrapped canvas.
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