London born artist Margaret James has fast gained an army of followers but is relatively new to the internet. She is a full time artist who now works from her studio at home in Kent. She works mainly in acrylics and oils in areas of figurative/portraiture, animal portraiture, illustration and equine art and is always receptive to new avenues of expression through her art. Her work is mainly representational and often has a classic feel to it.
Margaret has always been 'arty', painting and drawing from an early age. Unfortunately, at the age of eleven this was almost cut short, when during a childhood accident, she was left partially sighted in one eye. She did not allow this to deter her, however and resumed painting at the tender age of sixteen, this time in oils. She gave up temporarily to pursue a career in charity but again something 'beckoned' her to return to her artistic pursuits.
In 1992 she joined the Society of All Artists, an internationally recognised body. In 1994 she went on to exhibit with the Society in London’s West End. She exhibited at London’s Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre in 1995 and was the subject of a local London newspaper article showcasing the talent of the then new local artist. She went on to win the ‘Derwent Highly Commended Award’ for her acrylic painting ‘Playtime’ - a depiction of a child at play on a climbing frame. This was also exhibited at Temple, London. She has recently established herself as a successful portrait artist and works on commissions - from children through to animals.
“They say never work with children and animals but I have found these are my favourite subjects and very popular! I also enjoy doing illustrative work alongside my figurative and animal paintings. I have sold internationally at London Exhibitions and through my website. I would like to think that my paintings will go on giving pleasure to people and are something for me to leave behind”
For a quotation or information on how to commission a portrait or customised painting from reference photographs feel free to contact her through her at the following: benjipee@aol.com
EXHIBITIONS:
1994 - Society of All Artists International Exhibition, St Anns hall, London W1
1995 - Society of All Artists International Exhibition, Royal Horicultural Hall and Conference Centre, London Victoria
1996 - Society of All Artists International Exhibition, Temple London W1
1997 - LB Bexley Artists, Hall Place, Bexley, SE London
2002 - Kent Open Arts Festival, Rochester, Kent
SOCIETIES/MEMBERSHIPS:
Society of All Artists - Internationally recognised body.
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