Tom James
Artist Tom James undertakes painting, drawing, collages, digital art, digital photography, and sculpture.
Drawing lessons are also available based at Tom's studio in Boscombe, Dorset. Please see drawing lessons page for more details.
Original artwork is available for sale. Giclée prints of original artworks including photography are also available for sale. Archival quality pigmented inks are used in the process of creating a giclée print on various media including canvas, fine art and photo-base papers. The inks are UV stable and offer a lifespan of 100+ years. Work in any medium can be reproduced as a giclée print, and as a digital print onto canvas. Prints can be produced at various sizes. Contact the artist for more details.
About the artist
Tom was born in Bermondsey in 1946 and was brought up in the ghettos of post-war South East London. During the Sixties Tom joined the underground hippy movement of the capital and was influenced by the psychedelic art of the time. An artist of particular inspiration was John Hurford, and Tom had the pleasure of living with him and his family at Wixon Cottage, Chulmleigh in Devon from the late Sixties.
In 1972, Tom applied to study at Torquay College of Graphic Art, but was rejected over fears his long hair would be a bad influence on other students.
A few years later Tom applied to Exeter College and was instantly accepted at interview.
Having gained a B.A. Hons in Fine Art, Tom lived in Devon for 32 years. He now lives in Bournemouth, Dorset and draws his inspiration from nature and Star Trek.