Virtual Art Gallery Featured Artist: James Griffin

By Julie Ann
Metro Interiors
November
2016

 

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Featured Artist:  James Griffin          

 
"Rocks on Blueberry Island" by James Griffin
Throughout his life, James has straddled different worlds and cultures, the classics and pop culture, abstract and realistic art. All these varied influences come through in his paintings. He works primarily with realism, but always with a consciousness of the abstract just beneath the surface.

Subject matter varies widely, from vibrant tropical and rocky northeastern landscapes and seascapes, to large, expressive floral paintings. Though every painting is unique, running throughout is a keen sense of light and shadow, color and design.


James' paintings are emotional. His years as an illustrator have taught him to communicate clearly and powerfully in visual terms. The paintings catch the viewer's attention, but then have lasting interest as they unfold over time.

One of the leading illustrators in the book publishing world, James has created thousands of cover and inside illustrations for major publishers like Random House, Harper Collins, Viking Penguin and more. He's particularly known for romance novel cover illustrations.

Read more about James here or view his work in the Virtual Art Gallery

To purchase a piece, Contact Julie Ann

 
"99.9% of the artwork in my home is my own, including some large-scale paintings. When we had to take them down for renovations, the space felt lonely, the walls looked sad. When they were up again it felt cheerful, lived in - full of personality. Artwork is so transforming."  
- James Griffin 

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