James (1928) Martin Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1928 - d. 2020

James Martin was born in Everett, Washington in 1928. With a BA in creative writing from the University of Washington, Martin has always been interested in narrative. Since 1955 Martin has maintained a well-loved cast of characters whose burlesque escapades have captivated the imaginations of Northwest viewers. William Shakespeare, Andy Warhol, Mona Lisa, Vincent Van Gogh, the Lion, and the Monkey are all frequent players in Martin's brown paper theater. James Martin populates his artworks with old shoes, submarines, bodacious mermaids and a sense of melancholy, too. James Martin?s art is like bluegrass music ? the upbeat tempo can disguise a forlorn story.