James O.R. Allen - Artist
  • 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

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  • 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.

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    Still Lives

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    Vietnam

    Cambodia

    Italy

    Germany

    Argentina

    Cuba

    Columbia

    Compositions

  • 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 .

  • Contact Info

    James Allen

    Framework Studios, 5 - 9 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA

    Telephone:
    Email:

    07971 199 681
    info@jamesallenpaintings.com

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  • 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


    Click here to buy Original pieces and prints
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  • Exhibitions and History

    3rd to 19th May 2012 Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries - A piece by James, has been selected from over 1,300 entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading portrait artists. It will hang alongside portraits of Her Majesty the Queen, Patron of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, celebrities and major public figures as well as outstanding work painted by members of the Society, and by artists who selected through the open submission on the merit of their work. The work will be eligible for major prizes:, Prizes awarded include the £10,000 Ondaatje Prize for Portraiture, the £2,000 Prince of Wales Prize Award for Drawing and the £3,000 de Laszlo Foundation Award.

    2011 Solo exhibition for Bakewell Arts Festival

    2011 Exhibited in Royal Society of Portrait Painters Competition, The Mall Gallery

    2010 Travelled to East Asia and Latin America painting

    2010 Exhibited in Royal Society of Portrait Painters Competition, The Mall Gallery

    2009 Exhibited in Royal Society of Portrait Painters Competition, The Mall Gallery

    2008 Solo show, The SaLon Gallery

    2008 Exhibited in UK Future Greats, The SaLon Gallery

    2008 Exhibited in Royal Society of Portrait Painters Competition, The Mall Gallery

    2007 Exhibited in Discerning Eye Competition, The Mall Gallery

    2007 On graduating awarded the Harry Holland Best Figurative Artist prize

    2006 Spring term studied at the Accademia delle Belle Arti, Viterbo, Italy

    2004-2007 Degree in Fine Art, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

    2002-2003 Foundation Course, Camberwell College of Art

    1995-2002 Haberdashers Aske’s Hatcham College

    1983 Born 15th December, London
  • 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."