Figurative Artist James Earley

James Earley has emerged as one of the foremost pioneers of figurative and hyperrealism painting in Britain today, a fact all the more remarkable since James is a self taught artist.

James Earley Artist

"I can only paint emotion, painting someones eyes you can almost feel their pain, their fear, their sadness. I need the image to scream." James Earley

James Earley has emerged as one of the foremost pioneers of figurative painting in Britain today.

“James Earley is one of the most important artists in the world today”
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine 2018

James has recently won the prestigious prize for painting at The London Biennale and in 2022 James had his work exhibited at The Louvre Paris and also at Bonhams Auction House in London

Watch James at Work

View videos of James Earley working on various paintings.

Exhibitions & Publications

James Earley Article Life Magazine
Softly spoken and passionate James Earley, 46, from Petersfinger in Sailsbury, is one of the most important artists in the world today, becoming prominent in 2013 when he was chosen to be part of The Art Investors acclaimed 2013 Seven Artists Exhibition at London's Strand Gallery.
Life Magazine Arts & Culture
James Earley Artist Portraits gallery london biennale 2019
The Game Changers. The Rule Breakers. The Innovators. Discover some of the fantastic emerging talent showcasing their work at The Other Art Fair.

Painting those on the very edge of society, James Earley’s portraits raise awareness of the issues in our world today and ‘make the invisible visible’.

Interview with Saatchi Art
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