James has painted and drawn as his full time occupation since college. His work has developed over that time, with his practice solely being painting and preparatory drawing.
James studied drawing at L’Ecole Superieur des Beaux Arts, Paris (Studio Pierre Matthey), foundation at Great Yarmouth College of Art and Design, and painting at Manchester Polytechnic. He now works from his studio in Norfolk.
James Hawke returns to his enduring theme of beach and poolside life. After the experience of global physical distancing, there is something compelling about the sight of a hundred bodies communing in a setting that we can share cooperatively with strangers...
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