jamesdonovanart

New Commission, New Directions

I was recently asked to make NINE paintings. The choice of subject was mine but I was asked to make a nod to Parnham House in Sussex. Let me make it clear. I am no landscape painter, but this commission has stretched me to make images that I would usually ignore. The gallery below includesContinue reading “New Commission, New Directions”

New Studio

It’s been a labour of love making my new shed / studio. It’ll remind me of how I managed to do something positive during lockdown as well as giving me a push towards getting back on track with my painting ambitions. I love being a teacher, but I love making art more! All that hardContinue reading “New Studio”

New Work at Fosse Gallery

I’ll be showing some new paintings as part of a group show at Fosse Gallery between 2-29 April. These new works see a return to using female figures following the majority of recent work including male characters. I often paint variations on a theme as I explore subject matter and don’t like to be tied down to anyContinue reading “New Work at Fosse Gallery”