James Budden

James Budden, b1973, is a figurative artist working in Dorset, England.
After 10 years as a commercial artist, he transitioned to working as a portrait artist by day and a musician by night. Since moving to a new studio in 2017, he has been exploring plein air painting, and producing 'live' paintings of musical performances, leading to a series of residences.
His latest projects include a collaboration based on landscape and skies, and 'Anima', a deep dive into questions of identity and inherited visual language.

Coventry School of Art and Design. BA Hons Fine Art

2012 Holburne Museum - Portrait Prize Finalist
2018 Sherborne Abbey - 'The Beating Heart of Sherborne' with Photographer Tara Bradford
2021 Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize - Highly Commended
06/23 'Sky Light' Duo show at Walford Mill, Blandford Forum
07/23 'Anima' Solo Show at The Gallery, Shaftesbury Arts Centre