Jim Fuess works with liquid acrylic paint on canvas. Most of his work is abstract “but there are recognizable forms and faces in a number of the paintings. I am striving for grace and fluidity, movement and balance.” As you will note, a lot of his work is anthropomorphic: “The shapes seem familiar. The faces are real. The gestures and movements recognizable.” His painting technique involves using squeeze bottles with different viscosities of liquid paint and a number of interchangeable nozzles of different apertures. His work and upcoming exhibitions can be found at JimFuessArt.com.
Fuess was on the Executive Board of Directors and Vice President for Visual Arts at the Watchung Arts Center from 1993 through 1999. He is the Chairperson and Founder of the New Art Group (NAG). The New Art Group will be curating 9 to 10 art shows at the Watchung Arts Center during 2009-2011. Additionally, they will be running competitions along with various other events. For those interested, go to www.newartgroup.com for further information.