About
About James Herrmann
Bronze Sculpture Artist
James Herrmann has been creating works of art since 1965. He first began sculpting prehistoric animals for his fellow classmates while in kindergarten. Just like his own great-grandfather, he spent many hours of his childhood drawing, painting and sculpting on the small Ohio farm where he lived. As he grew older, his love of fossils and prehistory led him to the field of geology. Along with coursework in the sciences, James also enjoyed classes in the visual arts. He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in geology.
James enjoys having many of his sculptures cast in bronze because of its permanence and ability to capture detail. An avid reader of science fiction, James likes the possibility of transforming imaginary creatures into life. He continues to discover new and exciting subjects for his bronze works. James's works showcase his lifelong interest in prehistoric creatures, his knowledge of science and his love of fantasy.
Resume
Awards, Competitions and Shows
- Illuxcon Reading, Pennsylvania 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- Gen Con Indianapolis, Indiana 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
- Spectrum Fantastic Art Live Kansas City, Missouri 2019
- Dragon Con Atlanta, Georgia 2003, 2004, 2018
- Lanzendorf - National Geographic PaleoArt Prize 2020 for his American Mastodon sculpture and Skeletal Study 2, Awarded by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology at their 80th annual meeting
- Fairfield Fine Arts Fair Fairfield, Ohio 2012 Second Place
- Evening of the Arts Hilton Head, SC 2009 Participant
- Loveland Invitational Show and Sale Loveland, CO 2006 Participant
- Grand National Rodeo Horse & Stock Show San Francisco, CA 2006 Second Place
- Dragon Con Atlanta, Georgia 2004 Best 3-D
- Dragon Con Atlanta, Georgia 2003 Best in Show
Memberships
Professional Assoc.
- Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
- National Sculpture Society
- Cincinnati Art Club
- C-link, Cincinnati-area online community for local artists
- Ohio Visual Artist Registry
- Nebraska Arts Council
- CaFé Western States Arts Federation
- Cincinnati Zoological Society
Media
- WYSO 91.3 Interview
- The Miami University Geology Department Spring Newsletter 2022
- Rocks and Minerals magazine Nov/Dec 2022
- Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week
- Infected by Art, Volumes 4, 5, and 6. Infected by Art is a worldwide competition of contemporary fantasy and science fiction art juried each year by a panel of world renowned artists and art professionals. www.infectedbyart.com
- Published by ArtOrder LLC. T hese are limited edition art books edited by Todd Spoor and Bill Cox. 2016 - 2018 www.theartorder.com