"Realism is my style and I am at home with people and neighborhoods that are often overlooked. I work from dark to light in my painting and strive for that extra contrast."
Chinese Musician
watercolor framed 30"X36"
James, along with Kathleen Finney, will host an open studio at 148 Precita Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110 on Saturday and Sunday October 22nd and 23rd from 11am – 5pm. The event is free to the public and is part of San Francisco Open Studios – 2005. For further information, visit James' web site.
James graduated from the University of San Francisco and the Academy of Art College at which he is now a faculty member. He earned his BFA and Certificate of Illustration and he is also a certified Gold Level tutor for the ColArt Corp. James also demonstrates and instructs for the Windsor & Newton Corp.
His paintings have been in the 1999 AWS and the 2002 NWS traveling exhibits. Recipient of over 100 awards for his achievements in watercolor, he often serves as a juror at art events.
James’ works can be found displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, San Francisco's Marriott Hotel and the US embassy in Belize. James' clients include the San Francisco Giants, Fox Television, United Parcel Service and San Francisco’s Boudin Bakery.
