James Bartholomew RSMA

Statement

Since 1992, James has worked as a contemporary landscape and seascape painter. He has a strong reputation within the British contemporary art market and his recognisable, ‘loose and energetic’ style has gained widespread acclaim. Strong light and colour are often central to James’ paintings and dynamic viewpoints are a feature in many.

Bio

He has been a full member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) since 2002 and his work has also received several notable awards including the Charles Pears Award and the Kenneth Denton Award (twice). Commissioning clients include Waitrose, Winalot, the BBC and the Sunday Times.

Inspired by the coastline, James regularly travels around the British Isles; particularly Cornwall, Pembrokeshire and the Scottish islands. He has also completed considerable bodies of work in France, Tuscany, Venice and New York. When not on location, James works full time from his studio at the Mill House Gallery.