James Dean
Early in life James Dean knew he had artistic ability. Believing that it was impossible to make a living as an artist, he struggled to take a more “practical” route. But although studying engineering, he could not resist the artistic urge and he continued to paint after earning his degree. His early paintings were ink on paper renderings of local scenes, buildings & houses in the Athens area. He was proud, but surprised when people actually began to buy them. Then along came a little cat named Pete & transformed his life and career. Not long after James began painting the engaging behavior of Pete the Cat, he was able to bid a fond goodbye to the “practical” route and live his life as a successful full-time artist. In 2010 HarperCollins published a childrens book about Pete, illustrated by James. It was an instant hit, putting Pete on the NY Times Children's Books Bestseller List. James has collaborated with former wife Kimberly as co-authors of many of the Pete stories. Now numbering more than one hundred, the Pete the Cat books have become an unstoppable force, even branching into an animated TV series. We are certain there are more great things to come from James Dean and Pete the Cat!
Visit Pete's website at petethecat.com. For children's books and activities click here for Pete's HarperCollins page.
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FROM THE LIST
Athens, GA
JANIS JOPLIN & PETE
32.5" x 26.5"
ink, acrylic, watercolor
on paper
framed by artist
$950
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PAINTING IN INK ON PAPER
DATED 2003!
This is the way James was painting "Pete the Cat” originals long before the cat became a hit in children's literature!
James created only one full size painting of each design. The original was then used as a master for prints.
"Pete the Cat" prints are also available.
PETE ON BLUEBERRIES
(#2577 - 2024)
24" x 30"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2000
Except "Janis Joplin & Pete" (top right) the paintings here are all new ones. They are all painted with acrylic paint on pre-stretched canvas.
The sides of the canvases are painted black and they all come complete with a professional wire hanger, so they are ready to hang unframed.
Each painting is numbered and dated on the back by the artist.
PETE, I AM YOUR FATHER
(#2633 - 2024)
18" x 24"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
SOLD
TRUCKIN IN THE VW VAN
(#2642 - 2024)
24" x 30"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2000
PETE LIKES COFFEE AND LONG NAPS
(#2632 - 2024)
18" x 24"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
SOLD
FULL MOON AND PETE
(#2001 - 2020)
24" x 18"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$1200
THE NEW YORKER
(#2641 - 2024)
24" x 30"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2000
PETE ROCKS THE RED GUITAR
(#2640 - 2024)
24" x 36"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2400
MIND CONTROL
(#2634 - 2024)
24" x 18"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$1200
PETE DRIVING FRIENDS
IN THE VW VAN
(#2635 - 2024)
18" x 24"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
SOLD
PETE AND CALLIE
ON THE BLUE CHAIR
(#2116 - 2021)
24" x 30"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2000
PETE AND SHARKS
(#2636 - 2021)
24" x 36"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2400
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BEWARE OF CAT HAIR
(#2639 - 2024)
24" x 36"
acrylic on pre-stretched canvas
ready to hang
$2400
150 E. King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
