The James Harold Galleries in Tahoe City, California, feature the work of more than sixty living American artists. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and glass works are represented. Fine examples of art depicting California landscapes, animals and nature figure prominently. The sculptor David Lemon's magnificent bronzes bring to life the vibrant history of the Old West. Lemon is a member of an artists' group of all Native Americans. His sculpture depicts Indian culture that once spread freely across the prairies and mountains of the western United States, as well as mountain men, trappers and cowboys.
The complex, Renaissance-style portraits of modern women by Csaba Markus are steeped in both contemporary and ancient influences. Markus, a native Hungarian, opened his California studio in 1978 and is sometimes called 'Artisan of the Millenniums" for his deft skill and adherence to tradition.
California's beaches are no better represented than in the impressionist scenes created by Don Hatfield whose realistic women and children frolic by the ocean recalling a time of elegant leisure. Thomas Arvid's still-life arrangements of filled wine glasses, corks and wine bottles reflect California's vineyard heritage. Art collectors and wine lovers both are intrigued by his fascinating studies. Ethereal landscapes by Jack Cassinetto and vibrant mountains with lush valleys by Salvador Caballero are among the art that owes it's inspiration to California's beauty.
For the young-at-heart of all ages, whimsical and colorful acrylics by cartoonist Jim Davis show Garfield, the cat, and his friends, immortalized in their favorite pastimes of watching TV, eating lasagna and lounging, occasionally playing golf. Whether you are a connoisseur of fine art or an amateur artist, you will find a fascinating collection of contemporary painting and sculpture at James Harold galleries for purchase or browsing pleasure.
