James Shilaimon is an embodiment of the self-taught artist who is continually searching for ways to express the artistic voice that has been with him his entire life. This inner voice has lead James to develop his artistry in several different mediums. Whether painting in oils or watercolor or sculpting in stone, James is always exploring ways to convey his stylized expression.

Growing up in Greece, the cradle of the Masters, you begin to understand this passion and some of the influence that has shaped as well as guided James and his creations. James is driven by a need to be honest with his creative voice and also to be recognized by his artistic peers for his artistry and his respect for those that came before him. James has spent a considerable amount of his artistic life pursuing commission work while developing his craft.

With each new series from James, we see touches of the masters he has studied as well as the influence of Modern Day expressionist like Paul Ecke and Don Treadway.

This series represents a seminal moment for James in his artistic endeavors. Delivering an entire body of work with a thematic component is just the beginning of the journey that James has now embarked on. His inner voice has a direction and focus that will allow us to share in the remarkable journey to come.

Fullerton Art College, Fine Art Major 1985-90

Cypress College, Fine Arts Program 1991-92

Masters University- Florence, Italy Focus on masters painting & sculpture 2000-01

Don Treadway Sculpture, Private Studies with noted sculptor 2000-02

Paul Ecke, Mentored with noted abstractionist for new body of work – “Simple Pleasures” 2002

Honored with Bank of America Fine Arts Council Award 1982

Won Three Student Art Awards, Buena Park High School 1980-84

Awarded College Scholarship for Artistic Achievement 1984

Fullerton Art Guild “Best New Artist”, Fullerton, CA 1989

Fullerton Art Guild “Best Painting”, Fullerton, CA 1989

Fullerton Art Guild “Best Watercolor”, Fullerton, CA 1989

Fullerton College, Solo Show, Fullerton, CA 1989

Fullerton College, Group Show, Fullerton, CA 1989

Fullerton College, Group Show, Fullerton, CA 1990

Buena Park City Hall, Group Show Awarded “Best Painting” 1991

Buena Park Artist Guild, Group Show Awarded “Best New Artist” 1991

Cypress College, Group Show Awarded “Best In Show, Mixed Media” 1991

Cypress Guild Art Show, Group Show Awarded “Best new Artist” 1991

Private Collectors Show, Group Show, Salt lake City, UT 1993

Private Collectors Show, Group Show, Pasadena, CA 1994

Private Collectors Show, Group Show, Los Angeles, CA 1997

Private Collectors Show, Group Show, Laguna Beach, CA 1999

William Merrill Gallery, Solo Exhibit of “Simple Pleasures” Laguna Beach, CA 2002

Auction Show, Group Exhibit, Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing, LA, CA 2003

Award, Orange County Fair, Wine label competition, Wild Coyote Vineyard, CA 2003

Auction Show, Group Exhibit, Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing, LA, CA 2004

Auction Show, Chabad Jewish School, Laguna Beach, CA 2004

William Merrill Gallery, Group Exhibition “Landscapes” Laguna Beach, CA 2005

Private Collectors Show, Solo Show, Beverly Hills, CA 2005

Mark’s, Private Collectors Show, Solo Exhibition, West Hollywood, CA 2005

Auction Show, Group Exhibit, Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing, LA, CA 2005

William Merrill Gallery, Group Exhibition “Small Treasures” Laguna Beach, CA 2005

William Merrill Gallery, Dual Exhibition “Transformation of the Real” Laguna Beach 2006




Articles

Alternative Newspaper – Article: “Faces of the Arts” February, Buena Park, CA 1994

Winter Park Anchor Newspaper- August, San Diego, CA 1994

Coast Magazine Cover, May issue, Orange County, CA 2003

Coast Magazine Cover - Coast Kids, October issue, Orange County, CA 2005