James Coleman
Represented by The Collection Shop Updated on Friday, February 21, 2025
James Coleman - a name synonymous with sweeping skies, tropical rain forests, rich deep woods and silent deserts. The images created by this talented man continue to delight all that view them. James Coleman was born in Hollywood, California in 1949. As a youth, his creative abilities seemed to dominate his world. Though he lacked the athletic skills of his young friends, he more than made up for it with imagination and ingenuity. As a young man, his interest in filmmaking and fine art would mark the beginning of a long, successful career in animated films. Coleman began his career with Walt Disney Studios in the summer of 1969, when his mother, who had been working as a secretary with Disney since the Hyperion days, got him a job in the studio's mailroom. His big break came when he entered one of his paintings in the studio art show. Several of the Disney artists viewing his work, saw his potential and realized he had an untapped ability and encouraged him to go into animation background painting. Walt Disney Productions welcomed his creative energies. His first film, "Winnie, the Pooh and Tigger, too", sparked his interest not only in painting backgrounds but also in background design and color styling. After completing, "The Rescuers", his first feature film, he was promoted to Background Department Supervisor, a position he held for nearly seventeen years. During that time, he personally hired and trained a select group of artists, whom he would work with for most of his career at Disney. While at Disney, James styled and worked on twelve films and over thirty short subjects which included "Mickey's Christmas Carol", "The Fox and the Hound", "The Great Mouse Detective", "The Black Cauldron", "The Little Mermaid", and Academy Award-winning, "Beauty and the Beast". All of which came to life with James Coleman's background images gracing the silver screen. In 1991, after twenty-two years with Disney, James left to pursue a new career. He was ready to devote all of his time and talent to the love of his life, fine art. Today he continues to illuminate the art world with vibrant colors, gentle moods, powerful design and exquisite detail. Coleman works in oil, watercolor, gouache and pastel. His work is impressionistic and luminous. His pieces intrigue the eye and touch the heart. His paintings are warm, inviting and unique. A master of color, light and design, Coleman has become one of the most collected and sought after artists around the world. James Coleman pieces can be found in many fine, personal and corporate collections including that of the Disney family. Coleman is a naturalist and environmentalist who involve himself with the National Parks and other environmental organizations. He has been a finalist for five years in the Arts for the Parks competition. The contribution made by Coleman to the world of art over some thirty years, both in film and fine art, makes him one of the most collected artists in contemporary art. His work is represented by some of the most prominent and respected galleries in North America, the Orient and the Hawaiian Islands.
THE COLLECTION
James Coleman Minnow Mouse Mickey And Minnie Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $1,395.00
CEMINNOWM
Layaway with 3 pymts of $465.00
James Coleman Springtime In The Meadows Bambi Giclee On Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEA41
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Summer Escape Giclee On Canvas
Price: $650.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $216.67
James Coleman On the Green Giclee On Canvas
Price: $850.00
CEJCGREEN
Layaway with 3 pymts of $283.33
James Coleman Adventure in the Woods - From Disney Winnie the Pooh Giclee On Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEAWOODS
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Pan on Board - From Disney Peter Pan Giclee On Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEJCPAN
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Garden Waltz From Beauty and The Beast Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $895.00
CEGARDENW
Layaway with 3 pymts of $298.33
James Coleman Adventure to the Castle Gates Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $695.00
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James Coleman Night Fishin' in Paradise Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $895.00
CENFIPP
Layaway with 3 pymts of $298.33
James Coleman Colemans Paradise Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $695.00
CEPARADISE
Layaway with 3 pymts of $231.67
James Coleman Adventure to the Castle Gates Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $1,095.00
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James Coleman First Look At Neverland Peter Pan Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEA34
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Romance On The Riviera Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $650.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $216.67
James Coleman Fishing at Lily Pad Lake Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEFALPLP
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Minnow Mouse Mickey And Minnie Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEMINNOWM
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Twilight Beauty Giclee On Canvas
Price: $750.00
CEJCTWIBEA
Layaway with 3 pymts of $250.00
James Coleman Up in the Air - From Disney Winnie the Pooh Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $550.00
CEUPAIR
Layaway with 3 pymts of $183.33
James Coleman Walt Disney World Castle Giclee On Canvas
Price: $495.00
CEJCWDWC
Layaway with 3 pymts of $165.00
James Coleman Red Poppies Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $895.00
JCPOPPIES
Layaway with 3 pymts of $298.33
James Coleman Island Afternoon Giclee On Canvas
Price: $750.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $250.00
James Coleman Garden Waltz From Beauty and The Beast Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $1,295.00
CEGARDENWP
Layaway with 3 pymts of $431.67
James Coleman Sorcerer Symphony Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $850.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $283.33
James Coleman Picking Flowers Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Giclee On Canvas
Price: $1,100.00
CEA39
Layaway with 3 pymts of $366.67
James Coleman A Sweet Goodbye (deluxe) Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Giclee On Canvas
Price: $1,395.00
CEASWEET
Layaway with 3 pymts of $465.00
James Coleman Beast and Belle Forever Gallery Wrapped Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $795.00
CEBABF
James Coleman Moonlight In Venice Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $600.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $200.00
James Coleman Love in the Rainforest Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $1,195.00
CERAINFORESTP
James Coleman A New Discovery Bambi Giclee On Canvas
Price: $770.00
CEDISCOVERY
Layaway with 3 pymts of $256.67
James Coleman Come Out and Play - From Disney Finding Nemo Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $695.00
JCPLAY
Layaway with 3 pymts of $231.67
James Coleman Tuscan Love Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $895.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $298.33
James Coleman I Wanna Be Like You The Jungle Book Giclee On Canvas
Price: $770.00
CEA37
Layaway with 3 pymts of $256.67
James Coleman Florida Fishin Premiere Editon Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $950.00
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James Coleman Fishing at Lily Pad Lake Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $750.00
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Layaway with 3 pymts of $250.00
James Coleman Under the Moonlight Giclee On Canvas
Price: $695.00
CEMOONLIGHT
Layaway with 3 pymts of $231.67
James Coleman Come Out and Play Premiere - From Disney Finding Nemo Hand-Embellished on Canvas
Price: $1,950.00
JCPLAY1
Layaway with 3 pymts of $650.00
James Coleman Day At The Beach Mickey And Minnie Mouse Giclee On Canvas
Price: $695.00
CEBEACH
Layaway with 3 pymts of $231.67
James Coleman Red Poppies Premiere Edition Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $1,195.00
JCPOPPIES1
Layaway with 3 pymts of $398.33
James Coleman Hook Discovered Peter Pan Giclee On Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEA36
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Well Keep Em 101 Dalmations Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $750.00
CEWELLK
Layaway with 3 pymts of $250.00
James Coleman Florida Fishin Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $650.00
TCFLFISH
Layaway with 3 pymts of $216.67
James Coleman Magic Hour - From Disney Cinderella Giclee On Canvas
Price: $795.00
CEJCMagicHour
Layaway with 3 pymts of $265.00
James Coleman A Paris Sunset Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $650.00
CEJCParisSunset
Layaway with 3 pymts of $216.67
James Coleman Our Old Familiar Place Giclee On Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEJCOLD
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Our Sunset Giclee On Canvas
Price: $650.00
CEOURSUNSET
Layaway with 3 pymts of $216.67
James Coleman The Duel Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $995.00
CEDUEL
Layaway with 3 pymts of $331.67
James Coleman Night Fishin' in Paradise Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $695.00
CENFIP
Layaway with 3 pymts of $231.67
James Coleman Mickey and Minnie at Giverny Hand-Embellished Giclee on Canvas
Price: $895.00
CEGIVERNY
Layaway with 3 pymts of $298.33
