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Stanley James
A talented impressionist, works in oils and acrylics. He is also experienced and extremely competent in all art materials and mediums, including photographic art. Stanley started his art education in wartime Birmingham, when because of teacher shortages, an accomplished Impressionist Art Master was brought back from retirement and became his tutor. Ten years later Stanley met professional Leicestershire artist Donald Brown who honed Stanley's technical skills and taught him to paint in oils. Under Donald's tutelage Stanley exhibited and sold his first collection. In 1990 he enrolled on an access course at Portsmouth University studying Art & Design. His intention was to update his skills and technique, he found the experience immensely rewarding and helpful. During the course he was in demand from younger colleagues who were struggling with their drawing skills. Stanley used his knowledge and experience to help and guide them. He takes his inspiration from Corot, Monet, Pissaro, Sickert, Sisley, Hammershoi, Edward Hopper and his twin interests, the sea and steam trains, the latter has been a lifetime interest. His seascape paintings feature and reflect life in English seaside towns, fishermen, their boats, local scenery and people enjoying the sea and beaches. His passion for steam is manifest in his paintings of trains and bring to life the evocative, golden age of steam and legendary Steam Trains. Now retired from full employment, Stanley lives and paints in the creative quarter in Folkestone. He is married with three daughters and seven grandchildren. He is presently exhibits from his studio located in - The Creative Quarter Folkestone. An imaginative initiative to re-energise Folkstone's historic old town. Properties in the old town have been refurbished to provide a high quality prestigious base for artists and creative arts & crafts. Studios, shops, art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, a performing arts centre and a major new international art exhibition, The Folkestone Triennale are all part of the development. There is also, an annual literary festival. It is interesting to note that Stanley was personally invited to exhibit after a selection process by the Trust managing the Creative Quarter. |
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