Annette P. Jimerson
| Annette Jimerson | |
|---|---|
 Trademarkeyes Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x 12", Painting by Annette Jimerson | |
| Born |
October 12, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing |
Annette Jimerson (born 1966) is an American artist who works on a wide variety of media.[1] However, she is most widely known for her whimsical and prolific painting abilities, both realist and abstract. Primarily painting in acrylic and oils, she also does watercolor works, with subjects ranging from still life, landscapes and portraits to abstracts.[1] Aside from painting she also works in pen and ink, colored pencils, and sculptures. Her work as been described as "incredibly lifelike, reviving and breathtaking" (Weems Art Gallery). She was accepted into the Memphis State University at the young age of twelve, winning a scholarship with University Art Chairman, granting her entry before the required age of sixteen based on her artistic talents.[2][3]
Jimerson also writes and creates illustrations for children's books,[4][5] an occupation that started as a "hobby"[2] and grew from there.
Biography
Jimerson discovered her artistic abilities at the age of seven,[2] and has been developing her artistic skills ever since, branching off into a variety of media.[6] "It was her early age fascination with drawing eyes with detailed eyebrows, eyelids and colors that brought attention to the skillful young artist."[3] When her mother, Jessie Jimerson, took her and her art work to the Memphis University Fine Arts Department, the chairman said that they had "never seen anyone so young paint with such experience." [7]
For the next several years Jimerson was accepted into several galleries during her travels across the United States, and featured in many art shows selling many paintings, gaining newspaper and news station coverage with several different press releases, including Channel 7 News, The Perspective and the Cedar Rapids Gazette.[6][7] Damon Hitchcock, the art professor at San Diego City College, who had 24 years' experience teaching, once gathered the whole drawing class of 33 to watch Jimerson work, stating she was "the most prolific artist he had seen."[2]
Jimerson is the mother of three daughters, the eldest being Jessica M. Jimerson, then Tiffany Jimerson, and Angela Jimerson the youngest. Other noted family members include brother Benjamin O. Jimerson-Phillips.<ref name=""A Day In The Life"... ">"A Day In The Life"... (Hardcover). Create Space. ISBN 1466347724. </ref>
Education
- 1987-1988 San Diego City/Mesa - College, San Diego, California, GPA: 3.67[2][3]
- 1986 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukie, Wisconsin.[2]
- 1975 University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
- 1975 Artist Summer Camp, Memphis, Tennessee
Exhibitions
- 2012 Blick, 75 Artist of all Times (magazine), feature.
- 2012 Art Price, Art Showcase, Paris, France [8]
- 2007 Weem's Art Gallery, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA[9]
- 2007, ABQ Art Review, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA[10]
- 2006 The Perspective (newspaper spread) "Annette Jimerson: A Picture of an Artist" (issue 7, volume 5, pg 22-33), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA[7]
- 1993 Contemperena Art Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- 1993 Channel 7 News Station (news coverage), "Annette Jimerson", Jacksonville, Florida, USA[11]
- 1993 Berisford Art Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- 1993 The Wildlife Gallery, Orlando, Florida, USA
- 1992 Peppertree Art Gallery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
- 1992 Cedar Rapids Gazette, newspaper spread "Artist looks to Iowa for a better life " (volume 110, NO 188, pg 60), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA[6]
- 1992 Wildlife Art Gallery, Westdale exhibit Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
- 1991 Art Show: Annette Jimerson, San Diego, California, USA
Books and films
- Annette Jimerson Art Works (Create Space, 2013)[12]
- Mr. Cuphead (Create Space, 2012)[13][4]
- The Pretty Red Flower with a Single Thorn (Create Space, 2012)[14]
- Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story (film) (Bellinger-Bethea X Films, 2005)[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Who's Who in America 2013. (Hardcover). Marquis Who's Who. ISBN 978-0-8379-7037-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Jimerson, Annette. "Biography". Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Interview with Annette Jimerson – Artist in the United States". Extra Imaginary. 2012. p. 1. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Mr. Cuphead". Drive Thru Stuff. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ "The Pretty Red Flower with a Single Thorn". Drive Thru Stuff. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Eilzabeth Kutter (1992). "Artist looks to Iowa for a better life". Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids Gazette) 110 (188): 60. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Annette Jimerson: A Picture of an Artist (issue 7, volume 5 ed.). Albuquerqe, NM: The Perspective. 2006. pp. 22–33.
- ↑ "Art Showcase". Paris, France: Art Price. 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ "Artist Represented". Albuerquerque, NM: Weems Galleries and Framing. 2007. p. 1. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ "Annette Jimerson". Albuquerque, NM: Abq Art Review. 2007. p. 1. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ↑ "Annette Jimerson". Jacksonville, Florida. Channel 7 News Station. 1993.
- ↑ Annette Jimerson Art Works (Hardcover). Create Space. ISBN 1489545964.
- ↑ Mr. Cuphead (Hardcover). Create Space. ISBN 978-1481212489.
- ↑ Pretty Red Flower Single Thorn (Hardcover). Create Space. ISBN 978-1481212489.
- ↑ "Filmography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 October 2012.