James Fiorentino (b. 1977) is an American artist who currently resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He is a master in watercolor and his works of art have been internationally recognized. At the age of fifteen, James Fiorentino became the youngest artist ever to be featured in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for his likeness of Reggie Jackson. In 1998, James also became the youngest artist to be inducted into the prestigious New York Society of Illustrators, along with such artists as Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth. He is also a member of the Salmagundi Club in NYC. James attended Drew University and was the starting shortstop through all four years of his college career. He has painted for many legends of the past and stars of today, including Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken Jr., Arnold Palmer, Muhammad Ali, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and Tiger Woods. James has painted and illustrated some of the most recognized faces in the world (Presidents, Nobel Peace Prize Winners, CEO’s and political icons), using his self-taught watercolor expression. His works include landscapes, portraits, seascapes, still lifes, and animals and have been showcased in museums, galleries, and private collections across the globe. His story has been told on national television and in the pages of magazines, books, and newspapers. James’ work has won numerous awards and can be seen nationally in books, magazines and on trading cards. His work has also been featured on national products including trading cards for Topps, Upper Deck, and Kelloggs. James’ art and story have been carried on international and national television shows, and in magazines and newspapers. He is a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, Garden State Water Color Society, American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Society of Animal Artists and Artists for Conservation. James is also a trustee of the Raptor Trust of NJ and D & R Greenway Land Trust.
His next exhibit, “An Elite View”, will be at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery in Bernardsville from May 5 to July 8, 2023. An artist reception will be held at Studio 7 on Friday, May 5th, from 6-9pm, with special guests, wine and food. For information, contact Kathleen Palmer, at 908-963-0365 or pskjpalmer@verizon.net. Follow the gallery on Instagram and Facebook. Visit our website: studio7artgallery.com. James’ exhibit will continue to be shown at the Mayo Center in Morristown from July 10- August 22.
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