James Willis is a painter, writer and arts educator. He creates paintings that reflect his interest in locations and people, the expressive language of paint, and the effects of light and colour on his subjects. He has exhibited widely and his work is in both public and private collections. His arts education work provides inspiration for individuals, institutions and groups in the UK and abroad.
The summer is well and truly underway now. I hope you are all keeping cool during this heatwave. If you enjoy painting out of doors it's important to choose your time and location with care. I am planning some excursions over the next few weeks to paint the local town and countryside.
I have just completed a large
landscape commission which is
now at the framer's getting ready
for its new home. It is a view
of the Long Mynd in Shropshire.
(left)
The Hitchin Festival is now over
and many thanks to everyone who supported my fundraising lecture and bought paintings. The view from Windmill Hill was very popular and sold to raise funds for St Mary's Church.
Live classes and zoom sessions are ready to start in September. Details are below and on the relevant page.
If you would like to know more about what's on offer or join in at any time please get in touch.
Drawing Café is on Monday from 10.30am -12, and Watercolour Tuesday is 10 am - 12. These 2 live Zoom classes are a great way to start the week and are recorded in case you miss any.
Masterpiece on a Monday returns in November where I explore great art works for an hour in the afternoon. This popular zoom lesson starts at 3pm.
For Wednesday Live classes in Watercolours (10 am - 12) and Oil Painting (1 -3.30pm) we continue at Hitchin Rugby Club, Old Hale Way, Hitchin
For full details and booking please use the contact page.
In October I am off to Sicily with Tuscany in the Frame for a painting trip exploring the stunning scenery and culture there. I would love you to join me for what will be an amazing experience. You can find full details here.
