JAMES BLAND is an acclaimed figurative artist who has a long association with portrait painting. His work is known for its lyrical, narrative style, which evokes a feeling of depth and mood. He is also an experienced and popular teacher. James is a member of the New English Art Club and Contemporary British Portrait Painters.

James’s use of colour, light, shade and even form is extraordinary and images which initially appear absolutely abstract take on a depth of character that the style’s formal cousin simply can’t match. The reproduction is superb and the illustrations generously sized. This is a fascinating book that is well worth a good look.

JAMES BLAND is an acclaimed figurative artist who has a long association with portrait painting. His work is known for its lyrical, narrative style, which evokes a feeling of depth and mood. He is also an experienced and popular teacher. James is a member of the New English Art Club and Contemporary British Portrait Painters.

James’s use of colour, light, shade and even form is extraordinary and images which initially appear absolutely abstract take on a depth of character that the style’s formal cousin simply can’t match. The reproduction is superb and the illustrations generously sized. This is a fascinating book that is well worth a good look.

JAMES BLAND is an acclaimed figurative artist who has a long association with portrait painting. His work is known for its lyrical, narrative style, which evokes a feeling of depth and mood. He is also an experienced and popular teacher. James is a member of the New English Art Club and Contemporary British Portrait Painters.

James’s use of colour, light, shade and even form is extraordinary and images which initially appear absolutely abstract take on a depth of character that the style’s formal cousin simply can’t match. The reproduction is superb and the illustrations generously sized. This is a fascinating book that is well worth a good look.