James Armstrong

REDUCTIVE OIL PAINTINGS ON SHEET METAL, CANVAS, MASONITE PANELS.

My paintings contrast serene landscapes with edgy, textured bits peeking through, creating the glimmer of the sun on the surface of a stream or pond, adding to the luminosity of a cloud or sky and bringing energy and balance to each composition.

Descended from a family of lawyers, I'm the self described “black sheep” who always knew I wanted to create compelling things. The common thread throughout my career is art. As creative director of my own agency, I designed campaigns for Warner Bros., Disney and Kawasaki, among others. I also design products, one recently featured in the New York Times, is a cinematography device for smart phones, a beautiful, highly functional piece of gear used by filmmakers and institutions throughout the U.S.

My work is featured in both corporate and private collections throughout the U.S.

BFA / GRADUATE - EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART

PUBLICATIONS:

- American Bungalow
- Art of The West
- Style 1900
- Old House interiors
- Arts & Crafts Homes
- California Homes
- Plein Air Magazine |

Association Memberships:
- California Art Club
- Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
- Society Of Western Artists

Historical Influences:

Early California Impressionism
Hudson River School
Old Lyme Art Colony
SF Bohemian Club
Arts & Crafts Era

Contact Info
James Armstrong Studio
Greenville, SC 29687
jamesarmstrongstudio@me.com
Tel: 707-490-9438