While in his 20’s, companies such as Sony, Atlantic Records, Doubleday Publishing, Max Factor, JBL International, ABC, CBS and KCET employed the artist’s talents in various creative endeavors. His diversity and interests led him to explore many disciplines, from producing animated films for Sesame Street, Cheech and Chong and Sonny Bono to creating graphics for The Bill Cosby Show. During this period, Talmadge continued to hone his skills, painting every spare minute. The art finally demanded his full-time attention, and in his mid-30’s, began concentrating exclusively on his art.
James Talmadge has had over 100 exhibitions since 1961 throughout the United States and the Far East. His works are in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The Museum of Modern Art, Osaka; and The Museum of
Contemporary Art, Jamaica. His artwork can be found in the collections of Charlie Sheen, Andre Agassi & Brook Shields, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sheen, Louie Anderson, Elgen Baylor, Sony Corporation, Doubleday Publishing, Hormel
Corporation, Los Angeles Times, Max Factor , Ampex Corporation, Atlantic Records, among others JAMES TALMADGE is a Modern Master of stunning Color-Drenched Impressionism incorporating his love of music, people and The Great Master Painter Van Gogh into unique and luscious images! His One-of-a-Kind creations celebrate the Vibrant Symphony swirling through the Colors of Life! Artist James Talmadge |
