James L. Bruch Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting

An abstract oil on canvas painting by American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). This bright yellow painting depicts an abstracted cat and mouse in shades of red and gray. The paint has been applied impasto with visible brushstrokes. Shades of green are blended into the background of the work. The painting is displayed in a black frame.  Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, James Bruch (1942-2023) pursued his artistic talents at the University of Notre Dame, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1964. Thereafter, he received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California in 1967. While in school, Bruch focused his attention on painting bright scenes and recreating masterworks in pencil. From the ‘70s-’90s, he built his advertising career, garnering recognition for his efforts along the way. Upon retirement, Bruch immediately returned to decades-old ideas of colorful abstraction, which he had reimagined throughout his lifetime. Bruch started his career designi