CURRENT EVENTS
Visit this page regularly to view new artwork created by Jim Rehlin, as well as to read about gallery representation, exhibitions, and other artwork topics of interest.
In addition:
• Like Rehlin Graphics / Fine Art on Facebook, to follow Jim and his artwork.
• View photos of Jim's paintings and drawings, chosen for Exhibitions.
• Visit Artwork Purchasing Options for availability of Jim's paintings and drawings.
We'd enjoy hearing from you. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to share your artwork comments, questions, or suggestions.
In addition:
• Like Rehlin Graphics / Fine Art on Facebook, to follow Jim and his artwork.
• View photos of Jim's paintings and drawings, chosen for Exhibitions.
• Visit Artwork Purchasing Options for availability of Jim's paintings and drawings.
We'd enjoy hearing from you. Please use the form at the bottom of this page to share your artwork comments, questions, or suggestions.
JIM REHLIN’S WORK ON DISPLAY
The following venues are offering a variety of Jim’s paintings:
• Ann Arbor Art Center Gallery Shop, ongoing, downtown location and online
• Robin Hills Farm Exhibit, June 1–September 1, 2021
• Healing Arts Program Exhibit at Chelsea Hospital, May 18, 2021–ongoing
• Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit, June 1, 2020–ongoing (virtual, via website)
Paintings make great gifts anytime for family, friends, and for yourself. Click on Exhibitions, for photos and more details of Jim's art on exhibit.
• Ann Arbor Art Center Gallery Shop, ongoing, downtown location and online
• Robin Hills Farm Exhibit, June 1–September 1, 2021
• Healing Arts Program Exhibit at Chelsea Hospital, May 18, 2021–ongoing
• Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit, June 1, 2020–ongoing (virtual, via website)
Paintings make great gifts anytime for family, friends, and for yourself. Click on Exhibitions, for photos and more details of Jim's art on exhibit.
GROUP AFFILIATION
Jim Rehlin is pleased to have been invited to be a member of the Chelsea Painters, a diverse group of talented men and women who are actively involved in art on local, regional, and national levels. Membership is by invitation and limited to 25 active members.
Activities include weekly meetings to share information through critiques, lectures, and demonstrations, plus opportunities to display work in group exhibitions. An annual highlight is the renowned Chelsea Painters outdoor Art Fair each June, which attracts art patrons from as far away as Wisconsin. NOTE: Due to the global pandemic, the 47th Art Fair 2020 and 48th Art Fair 2021 have been cancelled. Instead, please visit the group's online Art Fair Exhibit.
A special thank you to Barb Anderson who sponsored Jim for group membership, Fall 2018. View Barb’s, Jim’s, and the other artists’ profiles by visiting Chelsea Painters, then clicking the individual artist links in the Members section. For news about Jim's work in current / upcoming Chelsea Painters exhibitions, visit Exhibitions and this Current Events page, plus Facebook.
Caption: Jim, presenting a new energy painting-in-progress for discussion with other Chelsea Painters at the December 2019 group critique.
Activities include weekly meetings to share information through critiques, lectures, and demonstrations, plus opportunities to display work in group exhibitions. An annual highlight is the renowned Chelsea Painters outdoor Art Fair each June, which attracts art patrons from as far away as Wisconsin. NOTE: Due to the global pandemic, the 47th Art Fair 2020 and 48th Art Fair 2021 have been cancelled. Instead, please visit the group's online Art Fair Exhibit.
A special thank you to Barb Anderson who sponsored Jim for group membership, Fall 2018. View Barb’s, Jim’s, and the other artists’ profiles by visiting Chelsea Painters, then clicking the individual artist links in the Members section. For news about Jim's work in current / upcoming Chelsea Painters exhibitions, visit Exhibitions and this Current Events page, plus Facebook.
Caption: Jim, presenting a new energy painting-in-progress for discussion with other Chelsea Painters at the December 2019 group critique.
ARTIST REPRESENTATION AT THE ANN ARBOR ART CENTER
The Ann Arbor Art Center — one of Michigan’s oldest and most respected arts organizations — began representing Jim Rehlin and his original creations in November 2015. To view Jim's paintings that are currently available through the Art Center — including his A Mountain Road (shown in the Inspirations section, below) — please visit their downtown location at 117 W. Liberty St. and their online shop.
Jim is pleased that a number of his works have sold at the Ann Arbor Art Center in an upstairs exhibition and in their 117 Gallery Shop, including his Summer Oak / Full Moon (shown here). Jim extends his appreciation to all the art collectors who’ve purchased his creations, and to the Art Center for promoting his work.
Whatever the occasion — holidays, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, or a special gift for yourself — you can support the arts by purchasing unique, regionally created artwork at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Artwork options vary; please speak with someone at the Art Center or contact Jim (email icon, above) if you have questions about the availability of his work. Location: 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. Days/Hours: please click for their current schedule.
Jim is pleased that a number of his works have sold at the Ann Arbor Art Center in an upstairs exhibition and in their 117 Gallery Shop, including his Summer Oak / Full Moon (shown here). Jim extends his appreciation to all the art collectors who’ve purchased his creations, and to the Art Center for promoting his work.
Whatever the occasion — holidays, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, or a special gift for yourself — you can support the arts by purchasing unique, regionally created artwork at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Artwork options vary; please speak with someone at the Art Center or contact Jim (email icon, above) if you have questions about the availability of his work. Location: 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. Days/Hours: please click for their current schedule.
INSPIRATIONS FOR SEVERAL OF JIM'S PAINTINGS
Panic Grass
Every spring, we plant colorful annuals in several outdoor pots. But in spring 2020, due mainly to the coronavirus lock-down, our patio pots sat empty. Yet somehow, panic grass planted itself in the leftover soil in one of those otherwise empty pots, and then grew into a beautiful, thriving plant.
All things considered, this self-seeded and healthy PANIC grass seemed completely appropriate in 2020, and it became the inspiration for Jim’s Panic Grass painting. Look closely, and you’ll see a tiny vole who also appreciated this beautiful plant.
Panic Grass is a 36" x 18" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top of this page if you’re interested in purchasing this painting or have questions about any of his artwork.
Every spring, we plant colorful annuals in several outdoor pots. But in spring 2020, due mainly to the coronavirus lock-down, our patio pots sat empty. Yet somehow, panic grass planted itself in the leftover soil in one of those otherwise empty pots, and then grew into a beautiful, thriving plant.
All things considered, this self-seeded and healthy PANIC grass seemed completely appropriate in 2020, and it became the inspiration for Jim’s Panic Grass painting. Look closely, and you’ll see a tiny vole who also appreciated this beautiful plant.
Panic Grass is a 36" x 18" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top of this page if you’re interested in purchasing this painting or have questions about any of his artwork.
A Mountain Road
On a road trip, a red-tailed hawk kept us company for many miles – flying overhead, disappearing, then reappearing – serving as our guide on a winding mountain road.
This beautiful creature inspired Jim to paint A Mountain Road, which includes the sunset sky that was the backdrop for the graceful and beautiful flying hawk.
Jim's original 20" x 20" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting is available at the Ann Arbor Art Center via their online shop. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top if you have questions regarding this painting.
On a road trip, a red-tailed hawk kept us company for many miles – flying overhead, disappearing, then reappearing – serving as our guide on a winding mountain road.
This beautiful creature inspired Jim to paint A Mountain Road, which includes the sunset sky that was the backdrop for the graceful and beautiful flying hawk.
Jim's original 20" x 20" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting is available at the Ann Arbor Art Center via their online shop. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top if you have questions regarding this painting.
Full Moon & Raccoon
Jim’s Full Moon & Raccoon depicts a closeup view of pine trees in our yard along with one of the critters who occasionally visit us. On a moonlit night, Jim saw the raccoon climbing along a pine branch, and he knew what his next painting would be. If you look closely, you’ll see the late-night critter among the pine needles and cones, made easier to see with the bright light of the full moon.
If you’re interested in purchasing this original 30" x 40" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting, or if you’d like to have Jim create one of his energy paintings as a gift for a relative or friend, please contact him using the email icon, top right. Also, Jim’s Full Moon & Raccoon is on exhibit and available for purchase via the Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit.
Jim’s Full Moon & Raccoon depicts a closeup view of pine trees in our yard along with one of the critters who occasionally visit us. On a moonlit night, Jim saw the raccoon climbing along a pine branch, and he knew what his next painting would be. If you look closely, you’ll see the late-night critter among the pine needles and cones, made easier to see with the bright light of the full moon.
If you’re interested in purchasing this original 30" x 40" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting, or if you’d like to have Jim create one of his energy paintings as a gift for a relative or friend, please contact him using the email icon, top right. Also, Jim’s Full Moon & Raccoon is on exhibit and available for purchase via the Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit.
Sunflowers & Chipmunk Garden
Over the years, Jim has been inspired to paint a variety of sunflower paintings, most recently his Sunflowers &Chipmunk Garden. This particular one is a tribute to several chipmunks who were responsible for planting the garden beside our backyard fence. They scavenged sunflower seeds that fell from our bird feeders and, although not intentionally, occasionally dropped a few as they ran back home. Mother Nature took over and we soon had this lovely little garden.
Included in this painting are one of those chipmunks, with cheeks stuffed full of sunflower seeds, and a buzzing bee that's helping to pollinate the flowers. Jim’s original 20" x 16" framed acrylic-on-canvas Sunflowers & Chipmunk Garden will be on exhibit and available for purchase via the Robin Hills Farm exhibit, beginning June 1, 2021. Please contact Jim via the email icon, top right, with questions.
Over the years, Jim has been inspired to paint a variety of sunflower paintings, most recently his Sunflowers &Chipmunk Garden. This particular one is a tribute to several chipmunks who were responsible for planting the garden beside our backyard fence. They scavenged sunflower seeds that fell from our bird feeders and, although not intentionally, occasionally dropped a few as they ran back home. Mother Nature took over and we soon had this lovely little garden.
Included in this painting are one of those chipmunks, with cheeks stuffed full of sunflower seeds, and a buzzing bee that's helping to pollinate the flowers. Jim’s original 20" x 16" framed acrylic-on-canvas Sunflowers & Chipmunk Garden will be on exhibit and available for purchase via the Robin Hills Farm exhibit, beginning June 1, 2021. Please contact Jim via the email icon, top right, with questions.
The Village Gobblers
Once again, Mother Nature provided amazing inspiration for Jim, this time in the form of seven, wild, North American turkeys who flew over the fence and into our back yard one afternoon (yes, wild turkeys fly occasionally).
Jim selected three from the flock for this energy-style painting: a female who wore a rare shade of white, plus a juvenile and adult male who both wore the more typical black, bluish brown hue, with the tom proudly displaying his tail fan feathers.
Jim’s original 30" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting, The Village Gobblers, is available for purchase. Please contact him via the email icon, top right, if you're interested, or if you have any questions.
Once again, Mother Nature provided amazing inspiration for Jim, this time in the form of seven, wild, North American turkeys who flew over the fence and into our back yard one afternoon (yes, wild turkeys fly occasionally).
Jim selected three from the flock for this energy-style painting: a female who wore a rare shade of white, plus a juvenile and adult male who both wore the more typical black, bluish brown hue, with the tom proudly displaying his tail fan feathers.
Jim’s original 30" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas painting, The Village Gobblers, is available for purchase. Please contact him via the email icon, top right, if you're interested, or if you have any questions.
Parrot Pandemonium
Jim was inspired to create his Parrot Pandemonium, as well as several other parrot paintings, after painting one on commission for a woman who loves scarlet macaws. (Visit here for details on Jim’s commissioned work.) Jim enjoys painting all kinds of birds, but he found these brightly colored parrots to be especially suitable for his energy style of artwork.
If you’d like to commission Jim to create one of his energy-style animal paintings for you — with birds, dogs, cats, horses, squirrels, deer, or other animals — please contact Jim via the email icon, top right. Also, Jim’s original 24" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas Parrot Pandemonium is available for purchase and currently on display in the Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit.
Jim was inspired to create his Parrot Pandemonium, as well as several other parrot paintings, after painting one on commission for a woman who loves scarlet macaws. (Visit here for details on Jim’s commissioned work.) Jim enjoys painting all kinds of birds, but he found these brightly colored parrots to be especially suitable for his energy style of artwork.
If you’d like to commission Jim to create one of his energy-style animal paintings for you — with birds, dogs, cats, horses, squirrels, deer, or other animals — please contact Jim via the email icon, top right. Also, Jim’s original 24" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas Parrot Pandemonium is available for purchase and currently on display in the Chelsea Painters Art Fair Exhibit.
Full Moon Rising
This painting celebrates a wrong turn taken on a road trip, which provided an unexpected but interesting visual experience that Jim and his wife otherwise wouldn't have had.
Jim created this painting in celebration of all the unexpected pleasures that life holds. Jim's original 34" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas Full Moon Rising is currently available for purchase. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top right.
This painting celebrates a wrong turn taken on a road trip, which provided an unexpected but interesting visual experience that Jim and his wife otherwise wouldn't have had.
Jim created this painting in celebration of all the unexpected pleasures that life holds. Jim's original 34" x 24" framed acrylic-on-canvas Full Moon Rising is currently available for purchase. Please contact Jim via the email icon at the top right.
Twin Pines / Lake Martha Sunset
This painting was inspired by Jim’s mother, Martha Rehlin. The first time she visited us at our current home, she was convinced she saw a lake just beyond the pine trees in our back yard. There isn’t one there, but the idea was intriguing and Jim thought, why not create a painting as a tribute to Martha’s great imagination?
The result is Twin Pines / Lake Martha Sunset, which depicts a view of the setting sun behind two stately red pine trees, on the idyllic shores of Lake Martha. Look closely, and you’ll see a fox and two bunnies in the foreground enjoying the view.
Jim’s original Twin Pines / Lake Martha Sunset, 20" x 20" framed acrylic-on-canvas, was purchased at the Ann Arbor Art Center during their 2020 Holiday Art Shop exhibit. Thank you to the art patron(s) for supporting the fine arts with this purchase.
This painting was inspired by Jim’s mother, Martha Rehlin. The first time she visited us at our current home, she was convinced she saw a lake just beyond the pine trees in our back yard. There isn’t one there, but the idea was intriguing and Jim thought, why not create a painting as a tribute to Martha’s great imagination?
The result is Twin Pines / Lake Martha Sunset, which depicts a view of the setting sun behind two stately red pine trees, on the idyllic shores of Lake Martha. Look closely, and you’ll see a fox and two bunnies in the foreground enjoying the view.
Jim’s original Twin Pines / Lake Martha Sunset, 20" x 20" framed acrylic-on-canvas, was purchased at the Ann Arbor Art Center during their 2020 Holiday Art Shop exhibit. Thank you to the art patron(s) for supporting the fine arts with this purchase.
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