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“San Lorenzo Spring”, 18x18 unframed, 21x21 framed
acrylic on canvas, 2020

“High Sierra Alpenglow”, 16x20 unframed, 18x22 framed
acrylic on canvas, 2020

Jim Potterton

"Part of the painting process for me is a way of drawing closer to nature, getting really in, and seeing things in ways that are full of excitement and a lot of discovery and joy. 

Art is about getting to know yourself and getting to know the environment in a very very intimate way by participating with the materials, the paint, the water, the canvases’, the paper boards. Those are elements of the natural world and being able to shape those into something that speaks to other people… is magical."

Rydell Fellowship

Jim Potterton was honored as one of Santa Cruz County's visual artists nominated for 2018/19 Rydell Fellowships. 
Terri Garland, as a 2008 Rydell Fellow, nominated Jim for this award. Terri is a nationally known fine art photographer and professor of photography at San Jose City College. 

​​The Rydell visual arts fellowship is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County.
These 12 paintings along with a personal statement were submitted to the Rydell Visual Arts Fellowship jury for consideration. They represent some of my recent work.