James Sewell

I am a British artist living in Essex, England. My practice explores the value of the handmade and craft skills, through pattern-based paintings structured around the grid. Painting a pattern by hand creates subtle variations between each repetition. A “perfect” result that exactly replicates the initial design is impossible, because the hand approximates the ideal. It is the small flaws that make the work unique and personal; different to a painting created by someone else following an identical design. Do the imperfections that arise by transferring a design to canvas make the outcome “wrong”, or are they where the appeal lies?

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Here's my latest painting "Wandering (Winter)" painting itself.

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James Sewell

"Wandering (Winter)"

Acrylic and cotton thread on canvas

61 x 81.2 cm (24 x 32 in)

February 2021

https://jamessewellart.com

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Just a few finishing touches to go!

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Onto the final stage...

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I've finally started painting my "Wandering (Winter)" design, starting with some frosty blues. ❄️

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We're now at that time of year where we might consider thinking about Christmas... so here's a gentle reminder that I have a range of shiny patterned cards. ⭐️

Available on Etsy and Art in the Heart.

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Getting frosty for the next painting design, "Wandering (Winter)". ❄️

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All the stages of my "Wandering (Spring)" painting together.

Now contemplating winter. 🤔

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James Sewell "Wandering (Spring)" Acrylic and cotton thread on canvas 61 x 81.2 cm (24 x 32 in) March 2020 https://jamessewellart.com

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Onto the final stage...