I am the original owner of this painting by James Zar. It is one-of-a-kind. I purchased it at a frame shop in San Pedro California around 2000. I have moved and am forced to downsize. I have been told that the lady in the painting is Judy, the wife of James Zar. Apparently, she posed for many of his paintings. The frame is 24 inches high by 33 3/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches deep. It is in new and mint condition.
James was born in San Pedro in 1941 and lived there his entire life. He passed away in 2015.
NOTE: The price is firm. The meet up place is Maple Valley. Cash only.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
James was married to Judy McBride for over 30 years and is survived by his three children, Richelle McCowan, Ricky and Chet Zar, and his brother, Gerald Zar.
James attended Valley Jr. College, the Pasadena Playhouse, and the San Francisco Art Institute. He achieved a lifetime adult teaching credential in art.
His tribute to Al Davis of the Raiders hangs in Canton Ohio's Football Hall of Fame. He has participated in many art shows, including the Port of LA Bicentennial Art Show, where he won first place and Peoples Choice award also, he was awarded the San Dimas Art Festival Gold Award.
He was involved with major movie studios, where he worked professionally and became friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone among others.
He had a very rich and rewarding life in the world of art. His paintings hang on many walls of prestigious art collectors