Chesley Pearman

I was born 4th generation in The Mississippi Delta into a family that encouraged me from childhood to pursue writing, music, and painting. I abandoned painting - for the most part - as a teen, only returning to it occasionally over most of my life.
Encouraged by Delta artist Duff Durrough, I returned to The Delta and painting some years ago to study with Duff, Sammy Britt, and Gerald Deloach.
All painting is experimentation to me, and I wouldn’t necessarily call my painting any style. I’ve had many influences, ranging from writers and poets to musicians and classical painters as well as more contemporary painters, photographers, and filmmakers.
The most important influence on me has been The South, Mississippi, The Delta - its places and people.

Marigold, MS

Marigold, MS

15×19 framed (image 9×12) oil on paper $350

Afternoon Thunderstorm over Hiter's Farm

Afternoon Thunderstorm over Hiter's Farm

18×18 framed (image 12×12) oil on board $500

Fox Bayou

Fox Bayou

24×19 framed (image 19×14.5) oil on paper $695

Mississippi River I

Mississippi River I

15×19 framed (image 7.5×9.5) oil on paper $250

Point on Mississippi River

Point on Mississippi River

15×19 framed (image 9.5×13) oil on paper $325

Shaw, MS Mound

Shaw, MS Mound

18×18 framed (image 12×12) oil on board $500

Curve in the Levee

Curve in the Levee

13×13 framed (image 6×6) oil on paper $175

Delta Evening

Delta Evening

12×15 framed (image 7.75×9.5) oil on paper $250

Mississippi River Afternoon

Mississippi River Afternoon

13×13 framed (image6×6) oil on paper $250

Mississippi River, Rosedale

Mississippi River, Rosedale

12×15 framed (image 7.5×9.5) oil on paper $250

Sally's Yard

Sally's Yard

13×13 framed (image 8×8) oil on paper $195

Sunflower River Dusk

Sunflower River Dusk

12×15 framed (image 7.5×9.5) oil on paper $195

Sunflower River Evening

Sunflower River Evening

13×13 framed (image 8×8) oil on paper $225

Sunflower River Winery

Sunflower River Winery

15×12 framed (image 9.75×7.75) oil on paper $250

Rosedale Levee

Rosedale Levee

17.5×21.5 framed (image 10.5×13.5) oil on paper $425

John Meek's House

John Meek's House

17.5×21.25 framed (image 10.5×13.5) oil on paper $425

Delta Deep Well Pond

Delta Deep Well Pond

19.75×21.25 framed (image 10.5×13.5) oil on paper $425