"Growing up in North Dakota, and the time spent at my Grandparents farm north of Golden Valley, ND,  gave me a unique appreciation for rural life, wildlife and the beauty of the mid-west landscape. I fell in love with art and drawing at an early age, and after picking up a paint brush, new instantly oil painting would become a life long ambition. I am a self taught artist. I drew a lot of inspiration from the artists who's artwork I loved and aspired to achieve in my artwork as well. I fell in love with paintings of artists like Jim Hansel, Terry Redlin,  and fellow North Dakota artist Gary Miller." - Jim Olheiser

Welcome to the on-line gallery of North Dakota artist Jim Olheiser.

Here you will find his entire collection of ORIGINAL PAINTINGS FOR SALE ! Every painting has a story to tell. With most of his paintings set with a backdrop of the rugged Badlands of the upper midwest, Jim’s unique style tries to capture the beauty of rural America.  We encourage you to browse through all of his work and check out the many choices of print options available!

Click on the “Contact The Artist” option in the menu above to schedule a private viewing of a piece you see here!

  • "A tribute to the country/rural small town church, and how faith and God are the TRUE cornerstones to what made our country great! Somewhere along the way we have lost that perspective and need to readjust our compasses!"

    Original Painting Information:

    • © 2022 by Jim Olheiser
    • 21" x 30"
    • oil on pressed board
    • unframed
  • "GOD'S COUNTRY" © 2018 by Jim Olheiser "The Tranquil sounds of a lone mallard taking flight. The sunrise gives way to beautiful clear blue skies in a forgotten wetlands area that can only be described as God's Country"

    Original Painting Information:

    • © 2018 by Jim Olheiser
    • SIZE: 17" x 23"
    • oil on pressed board
    • unframed
  • "Pioneers" - © 2019 by Jim Olheiser.

    " As a symbol of our immigrants, two Hungarian partridges ( who's species was also brought to America and has thrived while here) look reflectively upon an abandoned farm and a vintage thrashing machine. This was the lifestyle of  generations past, where the challenge of the American spirit and hard work overcame hardship and heartbreak. A tribute to our courageous PIONEERS! " 

    Original Painting Information

    • © 2019 by Jim Olheiser
    • 21″ x 35″
    • oil on pressed board
    • UNFRAMED
  • "CALL OF THE WILD" © 2016 by Jim Olheiser

    " A group of Canadian Geese hear their internal call to join the passing flock in migrating south for the winter. "

    Original Painting Information:

    • © 2016 by Jim Olheiser
    • 27" x 40"
    • Oil on pressed board
    • Unframed
     
  • Original Painting Information:

    • © 2016 by Jim Olheiser
    • 30" x 40"
    • oil on pressed board
    • unframed
    " A coming of age pup discovers his natural instincts when he stirs up a pheasant while out exporing the country side."
  • Original Painting Information

    • © 2017 by Jim Olheiser
    • 18″ x 30″
    • oil on pressed board
    • unframed
  • Original Painting Information:

    • © 2014 by Jim Olheiser
    • 20" x 28"
    • oil on pressed board
    • unframed
    " Memories of lives once lived are left throughout the midwest prairie as monuments so as to never be forgotten."
  • Original Painting Information:
    • © 2017  by Jim Olheiser
    • 30" x 40"
    • oil on canvas
    • may be purchased UNFRAMED or FRAMED* (framed option includes ONLY the frame it is currently displayed in. Custom framing is responsibility of purchaser)
    " Two Ring-neck Pheasants take in the scenic beauty of a retired train engines resting place. Set somewhere in the midwest badlands."            
  • "THE BEATEN PATH" © 2007 by Jim Olheiser
    " A tribute to rural life and the pioneering homesteaders that endured and shaped the rugged unknown to make America what it is today. "
    Original Painting Information:
    • 32" x 36"
    • oil on pressed board
    • UNFRAMED
     

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