Here are some recent paintings, some of which are still available.
Trees, Rivers and Spirits
This series of paintings continue Jim’s ongoing exploration of the woods around his Somerset home. They are places of constantly shifting light and mood according to weather, time and season, and this is reflected by the use of a variety of styles and colour pallets. Some are closely drawn, to create the endless detail of a forest scene, while others are painted loosely, at speed, to capture the energy of a sunlit spring morning.
There is a sense of brooding mystery to many of these works. In some, the colours are pushed to almost hallucinatory levels, while the use of the triptych format echo religious icons of the past, suggesting some residual trace of spiritual resonance. Others hint at an elusive narrative that is only half glimpsed through the trees, leading the viewer on, or drawing them back into the personal mythologies and tales of woods, that we all carry with us from a very young age. Nothing is explained, and conclusions lead off in various directions, like the myriad of wild paths that wind through the forest.
But these paintings remain, largely, immersive visual impacts of colour and form, evocative of fleeting moments of wide eyed wonder, when an experience in the natural world can leave you feeling energized and glad to be alive.
I LOVE IT. :O
It would be very good to talk to you about your great work. Camilla
I found these by accident, but what an uplifting and beautiful accident!! Hard to define an emotional reaction to real beauty, but these all create a real connection to something within. I especially love the Bend in the River – the light and colour are amazing – is this available as a print?
Thanks Paul, thats an really encouraging response. I’m in the process of looking into producing prints, so will let you know if I ever produce one of ‘The Bend in the River’. Its a particular favourite of mine too, and I believe the original is still available through the Adam Gallery.
Jim I like your work very much. I am glad I met such a great painter! I am going to follow you for sure! I hope my olive trees will inspire you in your next work.