James Zar

Infobox Artist
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name = James Zar

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birthname = James Zar
birthdate = 1941
location = San Pedro, California
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nationality = American
field = Still life, figure, landscape
training = San Francisco Art Institute
movement = Fantasy art
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influenced by = Keith Finch
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James Zar (also known as The Still Life Magician) is an American artist notable for his oil-based, fantasy art. Although his works vary, his primary subject matter is still life. [Citation
last = James
first = Raymond
title = Virtual Art Tour
url=http://www.raymondjames.com/art/zar.htm
access-date = 2008-01-06] He is the stepfather of painter and digital animator Chet Zar. [Citation
publisher = chetzar.com
title = Chet Zar
url=http://www.chetzar.com/oil_paintings/BIORESUME.html
access-date = 2008-01-06]

Born in San Pedro, California, Zar originally studied as an actor. His friend and mentor, Keith Finch, inspired Zar to pursue fine art. [Citation
last = Southwest Art Magazine
first =
title = Artists to Watch September 1998
url=http://www.southwestart.com/document/667
access-date = 2008-01-07]

References

External links

* [http://www.jameszar.com James Zar Homepage]