A Kamala Harris Portrait mocking her persona in a Satyrical and Surreal portrait. Rendered in as much Pop Art illusion as possible. Kamala is portrayed in the Magical Mirror that responds to inflated egos with sometimes cruel responses.
A highly detailed image of a transitory image reflects back to the viewer to assess the questionable character of Kamala who now is contemplating her future’s next move. Complimentary colors swirl and blend together to unites the eye.
Definitely a political work that allows the viewer to respond humorously to now a former Vice President that ignored many responsibilities who also failed to run a crash course attempt at becoming President after Biden withdrew under many questionable and controversial issues. Is Kamala cursed now for Bad Optics ?
A highly detailed image of a transitory image reflects back to the viewer to assess the questionable character of Kamala who now is contemplating her future’s next move. Complimentary colors swirl and blend together to unites the eye.
Definitely a political work that allows the viewer to respond humorously to now a former Vice President that ignored many responsibilities who also failed to run a crash course attempt at becoming President after Biden withdrew under many questionable and controversial issues. Is Kamala cursed now for Bad Optics ?
About the Artist
James Wargelin
Hello! Welcome to my gallery Here you will find Digital Art Work that represents my recent 5 years in San Francisco. I didn’t arrive naturally to digital art, as I followed the traditional techniques and disciplines for the artist while always pursuing the expression and vibrancy, of color and form.
During the early 70’s, I found myself in the Lithography Print Rooms while in college, and the Photo Lab/ Dark Rooms as well. Art History Classes opened doors to the World of the Artists that painted with mission, where a strong aggressive statement prevailed. I wanted to do the same. I thought the World was changing fast then back in the 70’s. Little did I know!
Artists that first impressed me were Van Gogh and Gauguin. In fact, I have often thought that the spirit of Gauguin lived within me. In many ways my life has followed the same life script ( with variation) of Paul Gauguin.
The Fauve Artists of Paris, France in the early 1900’s grabbed my attention They were called “Wild Beasts “ by the critics. I thought they were “Wild *, colorful, bold and amazing! Matisse had a strong presence with the Fauve community as well as Andre Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck. Picasso was also a Fauve, but moved on later with Cubism.
Richard Lindner caught my attention with his strong Urban and Figurative works with patterned adornments and environments. His striking images were erotic, provocative and inspirational. During the 1990’s Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged as a strong Urban and Graffiti influence that found a presence in my paintings.These Artists provided the strong artistic background that I have always felt a direct connection to.
Before and after the Millennium 2000, I hosted a figure drawing group in my studio on Saturdays. My dear friend Gwen, scheduled all the models and I hosted and provided the wine and snacks for the brake. A small but intimate group survived for 8 years. I think back at this time as one of the best, it was always a “Good Time!”
Life throws many curve balls, and with that I found myself in San Francisco. It was here that Digital Technology crossed my path, and with exposure to the new technology,. I discovered Photo Editing-Manipulation and later Photoshop. Resistant at first, I eventually understood the advantages of the technology and started to dive into the learning curve. So much to learn, but every step exciting with results that have driven me further.
Life in SF, “the City”, has been both a nemesis and niche discovering as I have been inspired by the Ocean, the neighborhoods and diversity of people , the graffiti, and yes the Politics . A major change occurred in my creative process by including the new technologies that challenged my previous experience of paint, ink and graphite with figurative studies and painterly images,that had been my foundation.
Thank You, for visiting and enjoy! Imagine where my Art might best fit your world! And please visit again, as I am always adding “NEW WORK”!
James WargelinHello! Welcome to my gallery Here you will find Digital Art Work that represents my recent 5 years in San Francisco. I didn’t arrive naturally to digital art, as I followed the traditional techniques and disciplines for the artist while always pursuing the expression and vibrancy, of color and form.
During the early 70’s, I found myself in the Lithography Print Rooms while in college, and the Photo Lab/ Dark Rooms as well. Art History Classes opened doors to the World of the Artists that painted with mission, where a strong aggressive statement prevailed. I wanted to do the same. I thought the World was changing fast then back in the 70’s. Little did I know!
Artists that first impressed me were Van Gogh and Gauguin. In fact, I have often thought that the spirit of Gauguin lived within me. In many ways my life has followed the same life script ( with variation) of Paul Gauguin.
The Fauve Artists of Paris, France in the early 1900’s grabbed my attention They were called “Wild Beasts “ by the critics. I thought they were “Wild *, colorful, bold and amazing! Matisse had a strong presence with the Fauve community as well as Andre Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck. Picasso was also a Fauve, but moved on later with Cubism.
Richard Lindner caught my attention with his strong Urban and Figurative works with patterned adornments and environments. His striking images were erotic, provocative and inspirational. During the 1990’s Jean-Michel Basquiat emerged as a strong Urban and Graffiti influence that found a presence in my paintings.These Artists provided the strong artistic background that I have always felt a direct connection to.
Before and after the Millennium 2000, I hosted a figure drawing group in my studio on Saturdays. My dear friend Gwen, scheduled all the models and I hosted and provided the wine and snacks for the brake. A small but intimate group survived for 8 years. I think back at this time as one of the best, it was always a “Good Time!”
Life throws many curve balls, and with that I found myself in San Francisco. It was here that Digital Technology crossed my path, and with exposure to the new technology,. I discovered Photo Editing-Manipulation and later Photoshop. Resistant at first, I eventually understood the advantages of the technology and started to dive into the learning curve. So much to learn, but every step exciting with results that have driven me further.
Life in SF, “the City”, has been both a nemesis and niche discovering as I have been inspired by the Ocean, the neighborhoods and diversity of people , the graffiti, and yes the Politics . A major change occurred in my creative process by including the new technologies that challenged my previous experience of paint, ink and graphite with figurative studies and painterly images,that had been my foundation.
Thank You, for visiting and enjoy! Imagine where my Art might best fit your world! And please visit again, as I am always adding “NEW WORK”!
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