James O.R. Allen Art Studio

Artist Introduction

James is a London Based artist, having studied at Camberwell College of Arts, L’Accademia delle Belle Arti, Viterbo, Italy and gained a BA in Fine Art from the University of Wales, Cardiff.

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Exhibitions and History

May2012

Royal Society of Portrait Painters Competition

James has been accepted to exhibit at The Mall, by Trafalgar Square, London Thursday 3rd May 2012 until 19th May 2012

Aug2011

Bakewell Arts Festival

James performed a successful solo exhibition over 2 weeks as part of the Bakewell Arts Festival.

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My Services

James is available for private commissions

James works from life, but can also work from photographs. If you are interested in having a commission done, please contact us (Details are available on the Contact Us page)

For details of prices and sizes, click on the links below, or go to the My Services page

• Oil portraits, costs and sizes
• Pencil portraits, costs and sizes
• Colour Pencil portraits, costs and sizes
• Charcoal on paper portraits, costs and sizes

My Bio

A Brief Synopsis

James was awarded the Harry Holland Prize for BEST FIGURATIVE ARTIST on graduating.

For the past four years he has had works selected for display at the ROYAL SOCIETY OF PORTRAIT PAINTERS annual exhibition at the Mall Gallery, London.

He had a solo exhibition at the Salon gallery in West London.

James has also completed many commissions.

In 2010 he travelled the world painting what he saw and experienced.

- The history of figurative art displays the brilliance of its progress from century to century. I have become hungry to access the knowledge of this development to inform my work. ‘By standing on the shoulders of giants,’ I seek to develop the skill and flair to bridge the gap between the traditional and the contemporary creating a classical context of the modern image. I aim to reveal the strength of personality, dignity and wealth of character I hold to be the essence of every individual, regardless of status. The relationship between artist and subject is a dynamic one and as the layers of defence fade away the self is inevitably exposed. In avoiding the sentimental and paying attention to detail I strive to capture these moments of revealed truth.

Testimonials

• "James achieves in his paintings something rare, he sees into the soul of his subject" - Sir Antony Sher
• "I love particularly his line drawing, a technique that enthralls me, if done well. James does it superbly." -Susan Wooldridge
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Commissions

Oil on canvas Portraits

Method of Working - I work from life, but am also able to work from photographs. I only need about three sittings and prefer the sitter to come to my studio, but can travel if required. .

Pencil Portraits

James is able to work from both live sittings and photographs. For details of pricing and sizes, click on the links above.

Colour Pencil portraits

If you would prefer a colour pencil portrait, James is able to work from both live sittings and photographs. For details of pricing and sizes, click on the links above .

Charcoal portraits

If you would prefer a charcoal on paper portrait, James is able to work from both live sittings and photographs. For details of pricing and sizes, click on the links above .

Available Prints

Still Life

James currently has 6 different Open Edition Still Life Prints available to purchase. To buy one of these prints, please either click on the relevant link above. .

Landscapes

James currently has 2 different Open Edition Landscape Prints available to purchase. To buy one of these prints, please either click on the relevant link above.

Future Prints

We shall soon be issuing further open edition prints, and limited edition signed prints. Please contact us for more details or check back regularly for updates

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Exhibitions and History

Testimonials

Sir Antony Sher

"James achieves in his paintings something rare, he sees into the soul of his subject"

Gareth Armstrong

"The favorite James Allen painting in my collection is a portrait I commissioned of a dear friend, now sadly no longer around. It is so much more than a remarkable likeness - it captures the very essence of my friend's personality and it is a potent and eloquent reminder of him that I truly treasure. James is a hugely perceptive and talented portraitist."

Susan Wooldridge

"I love particularly his line drawing, a technique that enthralls me, if done well. James does it superbly."

Matthew Kelly

"Sitting for James is a pleasure and a privilege. He is a kind, patient, witty artist who paints with astonishing clarity and insight. He captures many different aspects of personality in a single painting and when it is actual-size, as in my case, that's a lot of commitment, perception and paint."

David Hyde

"James captures the true life of the subject with such mastery. Our growing collection of his pieces now includes the most stunning portrait of my late father, that continues to receive superlative comments from everyone who has had the pleasure of seeing it."