James Coleman (American, b. 1949). "R2D2, C3PO & BB8" (triptych) mixed media, 2019. Hand-signed in pigment at lower center by the artist. Signed and titled on the verso. A trio of unique interpretations of the most beloved droids - R2D2, C3PO, and BB8 - by James Coleman. These fabulous compositions are delineated in mixed media with copper, silver, and gold leaf on canvas. James Coleman was a background animation artist for Walt Disney Studios for 22 years, bringing classics like Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast to life on screen with his imagery. In time, Coleman left the motion picture industry in order to devote himself to painting on canvas. Size of artworks: 14" L x 7" W (35.6 cm x 17.8 cm) Size of frames: 23.875" L x 17" W (60.6 cm x 43.2 cm)

"James Coleman began his art career painting background scenes and art directing for some of Walt Disney's most beloved films - The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Fox and the Hound, Mickey's Christmas Carol and more. A master of color, light and design, James Coleman is now one of the most collected and sought-after artists around the world. His art illuminates the world with vibrant colors, gentle moods, powerful design and exquisite detail. James is talented across many mediums and works in oil, watercolor, gouache pastel and metal leafing. His work is impressionistic and luminous and his art intrigues the eyes and touches the heart. His paintings, found in many fine, personal and corporate collections, are warm, inviting and unique." (James Coleman Studios website)

Provenance: private R. H. collection, Littleton, Colorado, USA; ex-Park West Gallery

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All are in excellent condition. All are hand-signed in pigment at lower center by the artist. All are signed and titled on the verso.