Andrew James RP NEAC

Andrew James

Andrew James was born in Reading, Berkshire and is a self-taught artist.

From a very early age Andrew James shared a passion for art with his twin brother Paul. In 1987 he decided to pursue painting full time and at the age of 17 so he undertook a 10 year project to develop his work through self-directed study.

Winning the Carroll Foundation Award in 1998 helped bring his work to a much wider audience. Election to the RP followed four years later and established Andy fully as a portrait painter. Further exposure came from a successful appearance in BBC 1’s Star Portraits with Rolf Harris.

Andy is also a member of the New English Art Club.

Image: Andrew James RP, Self-Portrait

The Changing Faces Portrait Commission Prize

RP member Andrew James was awarded The Changing Faces Portrait Commission Prize in 2013 from The Royal Society of Portrait Painters for his painting titled 'My Father'. 

"The Changing Faces Prize was awarded to the artist whose portrait best conveys the energy of their subject, the directness of their gaze and an attitude that exudes openness and confidence."

Read more about it here