About the Artist.
James has been painting since 2002. He has a bachelor of arts from UM-St Louis, half an architecture degree from Washington University, extensive experience with painting, photography, writing, and otherwise enjoying the intricate complexities of the human experience. Outside of art, James enjoys playing board games, cooking, running, adventuring, spending time with his family, and laying under trees without his glasses, watching sunlight swirl through summer leaves.
Though many of the works in this portfolio exist in groups, there is no over-arching "theme" except that it is mine; to me, art is an organic exploration of nonverbal, visual communication, investigating the interplay between active and passive spaces through color and texture. Each piece has its own language and message, rooted in the subtle invocations of our own experiences and feelings. This creates an inherent diversity of styles, flavors, meanings, messages, and intents, making exploration of the conscious and subconscious minds all the more rewarding. This ephemeral connections between the artist and the viewer are not always obvious or direct, but nonetheless those connection exist, waiting for the viewer to feel the work. It is my wish that you, dear viewer, find something that speaks strongly to you.
This crazy, dynamic, amazing universe in which we live is a rich and rewarding place, and we should throw ourselves into it with abandon. The world is a better place because we make it better.
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Original artwork is available for purchase; pricing and delivery will vary based on shipping costs and locations. If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a piece, please send an inquiry to james.e.spell@gmail.com. Thank you!
Though many of the works in this portfolio exist in groups, there is no over-arching "theme" except that it is mine; to me, art is an organic exploration of nonverbal, visual communication, investigating the interplay between active and passive spaces through color and texture. Each piece has its own language and message, rooted in the subtle invocations of our own experiences and feelings. This creates an inherent diversity of styles, flavors, meanings, messages, and intents, making exploration of the conscious and subconscious minds all the more rewarding. This ephemeral connections between the artist and the viewer are not always obvious or direct, but nonetheless those connection exist, waiting for the viewer to feel the work. It is my wish that you, dear viewer, find something that speaks strongly to you.
This crazy, dynamic, amazing universe in which we live is a rich and rewarding place, and we should throw ourselves into it with abandon. The world is a better place because we make it better.
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Original artwork is available for purchase; pricing and delivery will vary based on shipping costs and locations. If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning a piece, please send an inquiry to james.e.spell@gmail.com. Thank you!
