Artist Profile
Nicolas James
I would consider my work to be Lyrical, Abstract Expressionism. Art that is described as free, emotive, with personal compositions unrelated to objective reality. I think that there is a difference that should be noted, a person’s nature is a part of reality. My work is part of my nature and a meditation.
Additionally, as a student of psychology my work considers how the arts can be useful in promoting healing and aligning with changes in societies, worldwide. ‘We are so adept at recognising and creating natural patterns: we embody some of the very patterns that are ubiquitous in the natural world in which we evolved.’
I use bold colours while also reverting back to colours of nature and my surroundings. A combination of pouring paint, on the floor, also adding detail later while the canvases are on the wall. An immersive approach allows me to become a physical part of the work while I create, while also allowing space to be meditative and, of the moment, working instinctively. This meditation is self care and with intention that my work inspires inner peace, tranquility and healing. Enquiries please email: nicolas.james@mail.com
Medium: Mixed media, Painting
Profile
I would consider my work to be Lyrical, Abstract Expressionism. Art that is described as free, emotive, with personal compositions unrelated to objective reality. I think that there is a difference that should be noted, a person’s nature is a part of reality. My work is part of my nature and a meditation.
Additionally, as a student of psychology my work considers how the arts can be useful in promoting healing and aligning with changes in societies, worldwide. ‘We are so adept at recognising and creating natural patterns: we embody some of the very patterns that are ubiquitous in the natural world in which we evolved.’
I use bold colours while also reverting back to colours of nature and my surroundings. A combination of pouring paint, on the floor, also adding detail later while the canvases are on the wall. An immersive approach allows me to become a physical part of the work while I create, while also allowing space to be meditative and, of the moment, working instinctively. This meditation is self care and with intention that my work inspires inner peace, tranquility and healing. Enquiries please email: nicolas.james@mail.com
WHERE TO FIND ME
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ARTWORK

STYLE: Lyrical Landcape
MEDIUM: Painting
YEAR: 2022
READY TO HANG: Yes
FRAME: This series of nine paintings is the first work where I have made stretchers myself. The frames are 3ft x 3ft (96cm square) making a 9ft square of all the images together. The focus of the project was to observe my surroundings and consider the ever-changing world. These observations focused upon nature and the sky. Furthermore, the project also considered the several changes occurring in our societies, countries and the planet. I like to think that hope and positive change can be provided through arts and colour. Additionally, I have long been fascinated by, The Overview Effect, ’an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it.’ (Planetary Collective, 2012).
SIGNED: to be signed
MATERIALS: This series of nine works, created on unprimed ‘denim’ canvas, which I think is akin to a coarse, 12oz cotton duck. The work began with acrylic washes. However, I continually explore different methods of using paints, whether I paint on canvas, paper or cardboard. While considering colour in lyrical and abstract work I also observe the relationship to feeling and expression and here I have created series that flow as part of one larger piece using techniques such as pouring, throwing, and splashing paint.
Frame 1/Transpersonal Unconscious Cosmos
Acrylic on Canvas

STYLE: Lyrical Landcape
MEDIUM: Painting
YEAR: 2022
READY TO HANG: Yes
FRAME: This series of nine paintings is the first work where I have made stretchers myself. The frames are 3ft x 3ft (96cm square) making a 9ft square of all the images together. The focus of the project was to observe my surroundings and consider the ever-changing world. These observations focused upon nature and the sky. Furthermore, the project also considered the several changes occurring in our societies, countries and the planet. I like to think that hope and positive change can be provided through arts and colour. Additionally, I have long been fascinated by, The Overview Effect, ’an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it.’ (Planetary Collective, 2012).
MATERIALS: This series of nine works, created on unprimed ‘denim’ canvas, which I think is akin to a coarse, 12oz cotton duck. The work began with acrylic washes. However, I continually explore different methods of using paints, whether I paint on canvas, paper or cardboard. While considering colour in lyrical and abstract work I also observe the relationship to feeling and expression and here I have created series that flow as part of one larger piece using techniques such as pouring, throwing, and splashing paint. This series of nine works, created on unprimed ‘denim’ canvas, which I think is akin to a coarse, 12oz cotton duck. The work began with acrylic washes. However, I continually explore different methods of using paints, whether I paint on canvas, paper or cardboard. While considering colour in lyrical and abstract work I also observe the relationship to feeling and expression and here I have created series that flow as part of one larger piece using techniques such as pouring, throwing, and splashing paint.
Frame 2/Transpersonal Unconscious Cosmos
Acrylic on Canvas

STYLE: Lyrical Landcape
MEDIUM: Painting
YEAR: 2022
READY TO HANG: Yes
FRAME: This series of nine paintings is the first work where I have made stretchers myself. The frames are 3ft x 3ft (96cm square) making a 9ft square of all the images together. The focus of the project was to observe my surroundings and consider the ever-changing world. These observations focused upon nature and the sky. Furthermore, the project also considered the several changes occurring in our societies, countries and the planet. I like to think that hope and positive change can be provided through arts and colour. Additionally, I have long been fascinated by, The Overview Effect, ’an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it.’ (Planetary Collective, 2012).
MATERIALS: This series of nine works, created on unprimed ‘denim’ canvas, which I think is akin to a coarse, 12oz cotton duck. The work began with acrylic washes. However, I continually explore different methods of using paints, whether I paint on canvas, paper or cardboard. While considering colour in lyrical and abstract work I also observe the relationship to feeling and expression and here I have created series that flow as part of one larger piece using techniques such as pouring, throwing, and splashing paint.
Frame 3/Transpersonal Unconscious Cosmos
Acrylic on Canvas
