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My Kingdom. oil on canvas by UK hyperrealism artist James Earley

New Artwork Release by James earley

I am excited to share with you my latest oil painting titled “My Kingdom”. This oil painting is a heartfelt reflection on the power of ...
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James Earley to work with The Homeless Entrepreneur

James will be creating a new artwork to celebrate “The World Cup Great Walk” organised by the Homeless Entrepreneur. The walk is 150km and will ...
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Sam original oil painting by hyperrealism UK portrait artist James Earley

“Sam” by James Earley and The Hastings Report

I am proud and honoured that my portrait of Sam is featured in the prestigious Hastings Report. The report asks he question “Is mandated drug ...
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"The Magic Door' The Pyrenees oil on canvas by UK hyperrealism artist James Earley

“The Magic Door” the start of a new series

James Earley’s latest painting “The Magic Door”is the first piece in a new series exploring mental health and the healing power of nature. The scene ...
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James earley awarded “The Leading Pioneer in Figurative and hyperrealism Painting” by The Visual Arts Awards

James is proud to announce that he has been awarded the prize for “The leading Pioneer in figurative and hyperrealism painting award” by The Visual ...
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Vic and Gerry hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

Vic and Gerry, a portrait of friendship

Vic and Gerry I met Vic and Gerry in Salisbury in 2025. I had seen them together numerous times, but one day I had the ...
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Cuba original oil painting by UK hyperrealism artist James Earley

Celebrating Cuba’s Spirit Through Art

New oil paintings inspired by Che Guevara, Fidel Castro and the people of Cuba. My latest collection of oil paintings pay homage to the resilient ...
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The Lightman oil on canvas oil painting by UK hyperrealism portrait artist

A Portrait of The Light Man

James Earley’s latest portrait takes him back to his time in Bangladesh and in particular the remote and isolated southern coast…. “I remember when I ...
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original hyperrealistic oil painting of Martin Luther King Jr by James Earley

A Dream Realized in Paint: My Hyperrealist Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

I’m thrilled to share an in-depth look at my most recent hyperrealist painting: a portrait of the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. ...
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Hind Rajab original oil painting by James Earley

James Earley has artwork censored

On the opening night of The Other Art Fair in London I was told that I could not display my work that showed the suffering ...
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James Earley to display his new series of Art at The Saatchi Other Art Fair

James is proud to announce that he will be displaying his new series of work at The Other Art Fair in London between the 6th ...
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original oil painting by James Earley

James Earley Announced as Winner Of American Award for Portraiture

James was honoured to receive the American Art Award in October 2024. This was awarded by the American Art Committee and voted by the very ...
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Resilient King of Southampton original oil painting by hyperrealism UK portrait artist James Earley

Solo Exhibition London 2024

James Earley is excited to announce that his first solo exhibition of 2024 will be in London at the end of November. The theme of ...
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Mother and Daughter original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

James Earley wins The American Contemporary Art Award

I am proud and honoured to announce that my oil painting “Mother and daughter” has won the American Art Award for contemporary oil paintings. This ...
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“Shame” by James Earley wins the 2024 Art Collectors Award

I am honoured and privileged that my oil painting “Shame” has won the 2024 Art Collectors Award. This is the second award for this art ...
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original hyperrealism oil painting "Me and Myself" by James Earley

“Me And Myself” pre-selected for The Royal Society Of Portrait Artists exhibition

I am proud and honoured that my painting of Mick titled “Me and Myself” has been pre-selected for the prestigious Royal Society Of Portrait Artists ...
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Shame original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley, Amnesty International and Artvocate

James is proud to announce that he will be showing some of his series of paintings from his acclaimed series of work on “War and ...
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James Earley to create a series of work on Cuba

James Earley will be visiting Cuba in 2024 where he will meet, sketch and interview people with the intention of creating three series of work. ...
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James Earley Shortlisted For The Prestigious Art Gemini Prize

James Earley’s painting of “Rahaman” which is part of his acclaimed series of work on “Bangladesh and Climate Change” has been shortlisted for the 2023 ...
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James Earley to show at The London Biennale

James is proud and honoured that his painting “Twenty Twenty Two” has been selected for display at the prestigious London Biennale that takes place in ...
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Social Stories Exhibition in aid of Grenfell victims

I am honoured that my painting of Rory will be part of The Grenfell Towers victims exhibition “Social Housing Stories”. The exhibition will run from ...
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Rahaman original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

James Earley paints Rahaman

I met Rahaman in the tiny and remote island of Madaripara in 2022 whilst I visited Bangladesh. I went to Bangladesh with the social purpose ...
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Kabita original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley paints Kabita

I met Kabita in the village of Ramia in the Southern coastal region of Bangladesh. This isolated and remote region was suffering with the growing ...
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“Through The Eyes Of Friendship”

James’ first sole exhibition in Holland will see his series of work on “Bangladesh and Climate Change” go on display at The Circle Gallery in ...
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original photorealism portrait by James Earley

Rahima by James Earley

It was May 8th 2022, my first day visiting the islands in Northern Bangladesh. We departed early from Balishi village travelling up the Brahmaputra river ...
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nurjamel original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

Nurjamal by James Earley

My visit to the tiny island of Madaripara on May 10th gave me a great insight into the unique partnership of Friendship and the local ...
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Abdul hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

Abdul by James Earley

My visit to Madaripara Char was a fantastic experience as it enabled me to see the scale of help Friendship was providing to the community ...
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Bonhams Auction House

James is honoured and privileged that his paintings of Kaud and Tawhid will be part of Bonhams of London Modern and Contemporary South East Asian ...
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Solo Exhibition at The Sinclair Gallery

James will be showing his Bangladesh series of work at The Sinclair Gallery in Rickmansworth between the 18th November to the 3rd December. All the ...
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Tajmira hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

Tajmira

My visit to Nakna village was an incredibly interesting and inspirational experience. This village being on the south coast of Bangladesh was on the front ...
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Yasin original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

Yasin by James Earley

I met Yasin Ali on the remote and isolated island of Adorshogram Char. Yasin is 66 and like many of the elderly residents of these ...
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Shame original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley Awarded the Velázquez Award

“Shame” an oil on canvas painting depicting wars in the Middle East and the impact of drones as weapons of war was awarded the International ...
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Fatima original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

Fatima

The 11th May was a busy day for me. I was to visit three islands Porar Char, Vatiburail Char and finally Nawshila Char. It was ...
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Kaud hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley paints Kaud Banq

It was my last day in Southern Bangladesh and I was to spend the day in the coastal village of Nakna. Nakna had been the ...
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Tawhid original oil on canvas hyperrealism painting by portrait artist James Earley

Tawhid

I remember seeing a video of Tawhid and being magnetised by his smile and his enthusiasm as he took his first steps. He was surrounded ...
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Shapna original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley paints Shapna

It was 10th May 2022 and I was looking forward to visit one of Friendship’s floating hospitals. In its work in remote regions that are ...
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James Earley paints Jakir

It was May 11th 2022 and my first visit on this hot and sunny day was Porar Char. Porar Char is an island of approximately ...
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Read Friendship’s article on James Earley’s trip to Bangladesh

My trip to Bangladesh was an experience that I will never forget. I met the brilliant team of Friendship and the amazing people of Bangladesh ...
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James Earley, Friendship and Bangladesh

James Earley visited Bangladesh in May 2022 as a guest of the charity www.friendship.ngo. The purpose of the trip was to visit the most remote ...
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James Earley to Exhibit his work at the Carrousel du Louvre Paris

I am delighted to announce that I will be showing my new series of work on climate change in Bangladesh at the iconic Carrousel Du ...
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James Earley and Friendship.ngo

I am happy and proud to be working with the charity www.friendship.ngo. Friendship do a great deal of work in Bangladesh where they work with ...
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James Earley Awarded The International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci

I am honoured to have been awarded this prize that was chosen by a panel of international curators. The Award Ceremony will take place at ...
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James Earley awarded The International Art Critic Award

I am proud to have been given this award. It is awarded by a committee of art critics and I feel that it is so ...
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James Earley To Exhibit With The Saatchi Art Fair

James Earley will be exhibiting his new series of work at The Saatchi Art Fair which will be at The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, ...
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James Earley Amsterdam Art Fair 2019

James Earley To Show At The Other Art Fair London

I am proud to announce that I will be showing both my Homeless and Refugees Series of work at The Other Fair in Kings Cross ...
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A Cardboard Story original oil on canvas painting by hyperrealism UK portrait artist Jamesa Earley

James Earley to exhibit work at The Royal Society Of British Artists 2021 Exhibition.

“A Cardboard Story” oil on canvas painting will be a part of The Royal Society Of British Artists 2021 Exhibition. The exhibition will be held ...
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American History by James Earley

James Earley’s interview with The Net Gallery

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I see the man... original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

James Earley to exhibit at The Rubine Red Gallery in Palm Springs USA

James will be exhibiting his work at The Rubine Red Gallery in Palm Springs USA from November 13th to December 2nd 2021. The exhibition will ...
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Waiting For The Gingerbread Man by James Earley

James Earley Awarded The Venice International Art Award

The Venice International Art Award will be presented to James Earley in December 2020 in Venice. “I am honoured to receive this prestigious award and ...
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I see the man... original hyperrealism oil painting by UK portrait artist James Earley

Rubine Red Gallery Show

I am proud to be showing some of my work at the incredible Rubine Red Gallery in Palm Springs, USA in early 2021. I have ...
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