The day I realized my life was not so ordinary was the day art became my escape into a world of enlightenment and enrichment. I have found freedom, wisdom and grace through a long process of seeking knowledge and reaching for new levels of awareness in painting. This journey of creative discovery has been my passage to fulfillment.

I desire constant experimentation and enjoy discovering new techniques, using alternate materials, and different brushstrokes. This flexibility allows me to flow through different styles and diverse subject matter without any boundaries and remains an important element of continual growth.  Art touches our souls – it reaches deep and speaks to our innermost selves. You will find that my paintings invite the imagination to search and ponder with the contrast of light and vibrant color leading the way.

Artists with whom I have studied:

Greg Kreutz of New York, NY, 1997
Marilyn Fairchild of Charlotte, NC, 1998, 1999
Robert Maniscalco of Detroit, Michigan, 2000
Rick McClure of Little Rock, AR, 2007, 2008
Cathy Martin of Apex, NC, 2007
Dan Nelson of Raleigh, NC, 2007
Jonathan Peedin of Raleigh, NC, 2007/2008
Lori Putnam of Nashville, TN, 2008
Nicole White Kennedy of Raleigh, NC, 2008
Don Hatfield, Napa Valley, CA, 2009
Scott Burdick & Susan Lyon, Winston-Salem, NC 2009
John Poon, Liberty, Utah, 2009
 

Awards and Exhibits:

Matthews Art Festival, 1998 - Patron Award,
Matthews Art Festival, 1999 - Patron Award,
Charlotte Downtown Arts Festival, 2000
Figurative, Visual Art Exchange, 2005
Emulate A Master, Visual Art Exchange, 2006
Wake Forest Artists Tour, 2006
All About Italy, San Carlo Bistro, 2007
Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery, Select Show – 3^rd Place, 2007
Body Harmony, A Soothing Collection, Ongoing
“Up & Coming”, Featured Artist, 2009
“Primary Colors”, Capital Bank, 2009
“Performing Arts on Canvas”, Capital Bank, 2009
Fall for the Arts, Lake Gaston, NC, 2009

Gallery Representation:

Nicole’s Studio & Art Gallery
715 N. Person Street
Raleigh, NC  27604

Fine Art by Linda James
Wake Forest, North Carolina
919.270.7678
Copyright © 2009 by Linda James, All Rights Reserved
Last Updated 11/21/2009