James C. Christensen

James C. Christensen
Born(1942-09-26)September 26, 1942
DiedJanuary 8, 2017(2017-01-08) (aged 74)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young University
StyleFantasy
SpouseCarole Christensen
RelativesCassandra Barney,
Emily McPhie
Websitejameschristensenart.com

James C. Christensen (September 26, 1942 – January 8, 2017) was an American illustrator and painter of religious and fantasy art.

Christensen was born and raised in Culver City, California.[1] Christensen began his studies at Santa Monica College. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles and obtained a MFA from Brigham Young University (BYU).[2] Christensen only started oil painting after he began studying at BYU.

  1. ^ Taylor, Scott and Walch, Tad. "Of fantasy and faith: LDS artist James C. Christensen dies at 74", Deseret News, 9 January 2017. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.
  2. ^ Winters, Charlene Renberg. "The Art of Family", Y Magazine, Spring 2007. Retrieved on 9 April 2021.