Animals were the first subjects that James drew; early inspiration for pictures was fuelled by visits to Bristol Zoo and by television programmes such as 'Survival', 'Zoo Watch' and 'Animal Magic'. This interest led to the completion of a four-year vocational course in Wildlife Illustration, James coming top in his year. Wildlife subjects have continued to be a regular part of James' illustration and painting career.
'Pyrenean Perch' below, was entered in the 'Wildlife Artist of the Year 2011' competition and was Highly Commended. In a press statement David Shepherd said "The standard of work in 2011 has been quite remarkable and James' work is up there with the very best". James entered again in 2012 and Tawny Owl was also Highly Commended.
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BUZZARDS, LLYN Y FAN FACH
A pair of Common Buzzards circle in a thermal over the Carmarthen Fans in south west Wales. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas ORIGINAL PAINTING: £500.00 760x410mm (30.00x16.00ins) GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the Order/Contact link above for contact details.
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CHAFFINCHES IN THE SNOW
A small group of chaffinches forage for seeds in deep Winter snow. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board ORIGINAL PAINTING: £450.00 660x460mm (26.00x18.00ins) GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the CONTACT JAMES link above for contact details. |
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LEOPARD
A young leopard pauses in his stroll to scent prey in the tawny African grasslands. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board ORIGINAL PAINTING: SOLD 610x410mm (24.00x16.00ins) GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the Order/Contact link above for contact details.
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PYRENEAN PERCH
Awarded 'Highly Commended' in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation 'Wildlife Artist of the Year 2011' competition. A Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) surveys its territory in the Pyrenees. Although this old world vulture is found across a huge range, from Portugal to Korea, populations have seriously declined in recent times. However in the last few years breeding and re-introduction schemes are helping to increase numbers. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas ORIGINAL PAINTING: SOLD 1020x560mm (40.00x22.00ins) GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the CONTACT JAMES link above for contact details.
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TAWNY OWL
A Tawny Owl in the soft, green light of damp ancient woodland. 'Highly Commended' in the 2012 David Shepherd 'Wildlife Artist of the Year' competition. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board ORIGINAL PAINTING: £500.00 Size: TBA GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the Order/Contact link above for contact details.
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YOUNG JACANA, WATER LILIES AND CROC'
An unsuspecting young jacana tries to catch flies from a precarious perch on a lily-pond. MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas ORIGINAL PAINTING: £500.00 760x260mm (30.00x10.00ins) |
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GICLEE PRINTS are available in various sizes. Please contact James to discuss options and payment methods. Click on the Order/Contact link above for contact details.
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