James: This more dynamic less
qualifiable work has been at
the heart of my painting from
the very begining.I have been
developing this style long
before I had any recognition
with seascape and landscape
work.


Sable: Does that mean that
this work has been unseen and
slowly building up in the
studio?



James: Yes and no. My
reputation for seascapes had a
snowball effect begining with
early exhibitions.Once I had
had a couple of well received
seascape exhibitions my more
abstract work became less of a
signature style for me as an
artist.When presenting new
work to galleries for
exhibitions I have always
juxtaposed seascape with
abstract so as to illustrate
and promote both.There is a
continuity and theme in the
seascapes that lends itself to
exhibitions which is why they
have had more gallery
exposure.Also I think that
context and narrative is
important to people in
paintings and the appeal of
the abstract work...

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