| James Zar | |
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| Born | James Zar 1941 San Pedro, California |
| Died | 10 December 2015 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | San Francisco Art Institute |
| Known for | Still life, figure, landscape |
| Movement | Fantasy art |
James Zar (1941 – 10 December 2015), also known as The Still Life Magician, was an American artist notable for his oil-based, fantasy art. Although his works vary, his primary subject matter was still life. He was the stepfather of painter and digital animator Chet Zar.
Born in San Pedro, California, Zar originally studied as an actor. His friend and mentor, Keith Finch, inspired Zar to pursue fine art.
References
- "James Zar's Obituary". Daily Breeze. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
- James, Raymond. "Virtual Art Tour". Archived from the original on 2008-01-15. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- "Chet Zar". chetzar.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- "Artists to Watch September 1998". Southwest Art Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-09-13. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
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