James McDonald: Two Weeks Last Summer
His paintings are meticulous depictions, trompe l鈥檕eil still lifes and exquisite portraiture presented in the manner of an Old Master. A perfectionist eye for detail, he explores numerous themes, from the significance of ordinary objects (often mysterious) to portraits and mementos of family members. His landscapes, sometimes sinister, have an unfailing aesthetic, and document his wanderings from home to studio and other far off lands. James鈥檚 style focuses on photo- and hyper-realism and merges ancient traditions with a modern outlook, constructing a poetic world of his own - the concerns and skills echoing famous 16th and 17th century painters. A film maker and an articulate and descriptive author, James has published 4 limited edition Artist鈥檚 Books, which provide a deep insight into the mind of a truly dedicated artist, and what inspires his creativity.
His paintings are meticulous depictions, trompe l鈥檕eil still lifes and exquisite portraiture presented in the manner of an Old Master. A perfectionist eye for detail, he explores numerous themes, from the significance of ordinary objects (often mysterious) to portraits and mementos of family members. His landscapes, sometimes sinister, have an unfailing aesthetic, and document his wanderings from home to studio and other far off lands. James鈥檚 style focuses on photo- and hyper-realism and merges ancient traditions with a modern outlook, constructing a poetic world of his own - the concerns and skills echoing famous 16th and 17th century painters. A film maker and an articulate and descriptive author, James has published 4 limited edition Artist鈥檚 Books, which provide a deep insight into the mind of a truly dedicated artist, and what inspires his creativity.
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