The Artist James Christensen

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The Artist James Christensen

• By Eric Perry

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Facts About James Christensen

• He was born on September 26, 1942 in Culver City,
  California
• He went to BYU for 3 years and one semester, and
  went to UCLA for 1 semester
• He was married to Carole Larsen in 1966
• He is 62 years old and still young

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Quote

• Part of why I was a teacher was because I was
  worried Id run out of ideas if all I did was
  paint. But now Im realizing I wont have time to
  do all the things Im thinking up. - James
  Christensen

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Christmas With Christensen

• James Christensen is known as Santa Claus to art
  collectors
• In fifth grade his parents told him about the
  real Santa and he burst into tears

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Bibliography

• Bennett, Jeanette W. Christmas on Canvas. Utah
  Valley Magazine Nov. / Dec. 22-27
• http//www.world-wide-art.com/art/James_Christense
  n/google.html