James is a Landscape and Figurative painter, based in the Grampian Highlands of Scotland, UK. The wild land and seascape, the rich source of light and colour of his surroundings are strong influences on his work, bringing a sense of drama to each subject and situation.

James studied at Edinburgh College of Art, has exhibited widely at home and abroad. Has recieved several awards, notably the`Salon des Nations International Exhibition of Contemporary Art. Works in both public and private collections throughout the UK, France and USA.

AWARDS,COMMISSIONS,PRIZES Andrew Carnegie Award - Educational Award. Andrew grant award - Educational Bursary. John Ruskin Award - Residency and Exhibition. International Exhibition of Contemporary Art,Paris - Bronze Medal.

ART EDUCATION Edinburgh College of Art - Diploma in Fine Art.

EXHIBITIONS Museum Gallery,Elgin,Morayshire. The Talent store,London. Lawrence Hall,London. RSA Summer Exhibitions,Edinburgh. Greenwich Theatre Gallery,London. Travelling Exhibition,Tokyo. Stockbridge Gallery,Edinburgh. Salon des Nations,International Exhibition,Paris. Mariners Gallery,St Ives,Cornwall. Castle of Park Gallery,Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire and Morayshire Council venues,Buckie Drifter Maritime Museum and Tugnet Ice House Museum. Eden Court Gallery,Inverness. Elgin Gallery,Morayshire. Gallery 47,London. Strathearn Gallery,Creiff,Perthshire. ART tm,Inverness..............................

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