Marshal James

I live and have lived my whole life in the beautiful country of South Africa,and are greatly inspired by its natural flora and fauna .I have been drawing and painting from a very young age and spent my childhood years on my Grandmother's farm.On my mother's side her Grandfather was a painter.I exceeded top of my class for art all throughout my school years .I like to think of myself as a self taught artist ,even though i've received some training.I continue my endevour to improve my skill and hope you enjoy my work.

Material's of choice :oil paint ,pen and ink,pastels,pencil,canvas

Subect matter :figuretive portraits,nature,flora,female faces,feminist issues.

Inspired by impressionism,Degas,Cezanne,post impressionism,Renaisance art ,Frida Kalho,surrealism.

I believe in the study of science and nature to improve our art and in which all things are made up,aswell as the imagination and power of the human mind.

Matriculated at Northlands Girls High School ,Studied Technikon Natal ,Natal computer college