“Valley and Mountains”, Oil, 20x13cm “Sunset in the Valley”. Oil, 10x16cm “Mountains and the Rain”, Oil, 40x28cm “Mountain in Cloud” Oil, 20x15cm “Mountain and Spring Willows”, Oil,18x10cm “Gleaming...
Recent Work

Recent Work

Recent Work “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.” Franklin D Roosevelt   This Portfolio will enable James to upload his most recent pieces and perhaps comment in detail on particular works.     “This is a...
Trees

Trees

Trees "If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees" Hal Borland   Although James’ paintings of Woodlands are less numerous he is no stranger to regular contact with trees. He walks in  the same small area of pine woods close to his...
The American West

The American West

The American West "Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That's where the West begins" Arthur Chapman   In 2012 James had a breif conversation with Art Consultant Lee Corner about various ideas he’d had for an ambitious project, relating to the work...
Seascapes

Seascapes

Seascapes “For me a work of art must be an elevated interpretation of nature. The search for the ideal has been the purpose of my life. In landscape or seascape, I love above all the poetic motif.” ― William Adolphe Bouguereau   In 2005 James was delighted to be...