JamesKerr

James P. Kerr was born in Buffalo, New York in 1953. He studied with the late Lazlo Szabo, a prominent portrait painter and Carl llig, a landscape painter.

Mr. Kerr's approach to oil painting is direct and colorist. Inspiration for much of his work is derived from scenic locations in New England, Florida, and the Caribbean and in North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast.

Responding to the vibrant colors of nature, Mr. Kerr has developed a high key palette. Conversely, he is also influenced by the somber tones of the New Orleans night life and jazz musicians.

James Kerr displays his interest in the human form through figurative works, portraits and studies of human activity which he portrays with internal imagery. Tropical markets, nudes, fishermen, loggers and sawyers are frequent subjects.

Exhibiting for over 25 years, James has had more than 20 one man shows throughout the United States. Collectors have sought James Kerr's oils since 1966. His paintings are represented in hundreds of private and corporate collections, including the Wachovia Bank and Trust, RJR Nabisco, the Glaxo Corporation, and NationsBank.

A long time resident of South Florida and North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, James maintains studios in both North Carolina and Florida.

PUBLICATIONS AND LISTINGS

The Official Price Guide to Fine Art by
ddddSusan Theran; 1986
"Corporate Art News"; Several Listings; 1988-1990
"North Carolina Home"; December, 1993
"Focus Magazine"; March 1994
"Naples Guide"; March, 1995