James Dick

James draws inspiration from the sky, the sea, and the earth’s flora and fauna, translating a lifetime of observation and connection with nature into vivid, textured paintings.
Born and raised in Paarl, South Africa, he grew up among vineyards and landscapes, where his studies in agriculture and horticulture deepened his love for nature. Rugby and community were equally central to his upbringing; coaching local farm workers and learning Xhosa from them nurtured a profound appreciation for culture.
In 1991, a visit to the United States changed the course of his life when he met his wife, Sarah, a Yale-educated art history major. Through her influence, he discovered a lasting passion for art, even as his career path led him from horticulture to finance.
For years, painting quietly accompanied him, until he finally embraced it fully. Today, as a self-taught artist, James employs palette-knife techniques to capture the vitality of landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes from Tucson to South Africa.
Through bold color and impressionist texture, he conveys not just what he sees, but what he feels. His work has been exhibited and collected in the United States and South Africa and has been sold worldwide.

Stellenbosch University, South Africa - Degree in Horticulture & Viticulture
Paarl Boys High - Graduated - 1980

Trent Gallery “James Dick and Lindsay Gaydon” 3 February 2024 Pretoria, South Africa
D&R Art Gallery & Studio “James Dick Show & Reception” 5 February 2023 Tucson, Arizona
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, c1682 “IS Art Gallery, James Dick Solo Show” 2015 Stellenbosch, South Africa
KanonKop Wine Estate, Gallery Collection 2014-2015 Stellenbosch, South Africa
YoungBlood Gallery “First Thursday Initiative Art Show” 1 February 2014 Cape Town, South Africa

ART COLLECTIONS
The Road Less Traveled. Josephine Zara Private Collection. Tucson, Arizona. 2024
Sunbreak, Eventide. John Dell Private Collection. CareFree, Arizona. Commissioned 2021
Arizona Desert. Esperero Middle School. Tucson, Arizona. Donated 2014

ART PUBLICATIONS
“Out of the Valley” Southwest Art Volume 43 Issue 5, October 2013