Jim

Hallenbeck

+1 919-917-3394

I retired from IBM as a Vice President in September 2014. My paintings include primarily landscapes, city scenes, and local Raleigh landmarks. I taught art (K - 5th grade and adult classes) part-time at Champion Learning Academy in Morrisville, N.C from October 2017 through June 2019. I have taken workshops from nationally recognized artists such as Nicole Kennedy, Dan Beck, Dawn Whitelaw, Derek Penix, and 13 with Albert Handell (my mentor, teacher, and friend). I am a studio artist of Artspace in Raleigh, NC. I was a studio artist of 311 Gallery in Raleigh, NC from 2016 to July 2020. In this short period I have been juried in 90 local and national exhibitions winning numerous awards. "Sycamore Tree" won the Claude Parsons Memorial Award for Pastels in the 2020 AAPL Grand National Exhibition. "Pines at Umstead" won an honorable mention in the 2022 Peninsula Art League's Open Annual National Juried Show and Exceptional Merit in the 2023 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition. "Rhythm of the Pines" won the ArtPost Art Store Merit Award in the 2024 North Carolina Statewide Pastel Exhibition. "Nantahala Forest" has won 4 awards: Honorable Mention 2024 AIS All Member Online Exhibition, AAPL Jack Richeson Award for Pastels, Southeastern Pastel Society Exceptional Merit - Landscapes, and Pastel Society of Maine's PSA Award. I am signature member of the Pastel Society of North Carolina (August 2023) and the American Artists Professional League (October 2024).

Statement: My artistic journey is an exploration of the captivating interplay between realism and impressionism, with a profound focus on the evocative power of color. My foundation is built from the instruction I have received in numerous workshops, most notably the workshops with my teacher, mentor, and friend Albert Handell. Through my art, I aim to transport viewers to the very heart of the subjects I depict and create a captivating synergy that draws the viewer deeper into my artwork.

Oil / Pastels

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https://jimhallenbeckfineart.com

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