James is an oil painter who lives and works in the Hudson Valley, New York. Painting from life (plein air), his mission is to understand what it means to be human by capturing ephemeral beauty and emotion in every day moments big and small. In that spirit, most works are done in a single session.

Following the proud tradition of American landscape painters, James draws inspiration from the beauty of his surroundings, painting landscapes, city scapes, and still life.

From a young age, he was overwhelmed by the majesty of nature - the dappled light through canopies of leaves and flowers, the setting sun, the fleeting magic found in twilight, and the ever changing canvas of the seasons.

Commissions are available on a limited basis, please reach out below if you would like to get in touch.