Jim Keffer

Karl Brenner, "Owieler Ridge, Peak of Fall," 2019, Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 in., $960

Jim Keffer is a self-taught artist. His work is born from a lifetime of observing places in the landscape and places of the heart. He started painting when he was 47 years old and states, “my past journeys are connected to my future travels and I have an infinite source of places, thoughts, and things to paint in my style which I call modern primitive. ” Painting for him comes from a primal place...

See some architecturally inspired photographs, paintings, and etchings by artists Catherine Adams, Jim Keffer, and Maurice R. Bebb.

By John Brandenburg
For The Oklahoman
Published: Sat, December 21, 2019 5:00 AM

A self-taught Guthrie artist achieves a vivid, folk art-like edge in his southwest landscapes at JRB Art at The Elms, 2810 N Walker.

The artist is Jim Keffer, whose “Moments” acrylics are on view with semi-abstract acrylic paintings by Jean Richardson.  Both shows run through Dec. 31. 

EVENTS

Opening Reception, Fri, December 6, 2019, 6 – 9 pm 

Artist Talk with Jean Richardson, December 8 at 2 pm

Artist Talk with Jim Keffer, December 14 at 1 pm

OKLAHOMA CITY – Christmas is a time of meaning, wonder, and tradition, it is also the season to appreciate creativity in all forms. In December at JRB Art at The Elms Gallery in the Paseo Arts District, Jean Richardson and Jim Keffer will be featured during the district’s First Friday Walk. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will present the modern primitive style of Jim Keffer and the iconic, abstract, and focused contemporary acrylics of Jean Richardson.