Artists
Featured Artist: Jim Bandsuh
Jim Bandsuh, born in 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, showed a talent for art from an early age, engaging in drawing and painting. He spent most of his life involved in the art world.
He began his formal art education at Cuyahoga Community College, studying drawing and sculpture for two years. He then moved on to the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, where he earned a degree as a Commercial Art Illustrator with a minor in fine art.
In the 1980s, Jim worked as an Advertising Illustrator and was part of the Left Bank Art Association. During this time, he actively displayed his fine art paintings at various shows and festivals.
In 1987, seeking new opportunities, Jim relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he embarked on a nearly 30-year career in the film industry as a Conceptual Illustrator. His film credits include "Stuart Little 2," "Inspector Gadget," "Hotel for Dogs," "Bedtime Stories," among others. While in Los Angeles, he also continued to exhibit his paintings.
In 2008, Jim moved to Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, and worked for three years in the New Zealand Film Industry. He also dedicated time to his painting during this period.
Currently, Jim is back in Cleveland, focusing full-time on his painting career.
