His expertise includes, but is not limited to, computer illustration, graphic design, hand illustration and oil painting.  Roger James is noted for creating spectacular oil paintings involving human figures.

With twenty years of experience, including thirteen years of oil painting, art has always been an important element in Mr. James’ life.  Mr. James continues to evolve as he expands subject matter and themes of his works.

“I love working with oils in that it brings out the vibrancy of my subject.  The first time I used oil paint, I believe, was my sophomore or the beginning of my junior year in college.  Chalk pastel I’ve worked with since high school.  It takes me about a month to complete an oil painting (varies on size of painting) and roughly a week to do a chalk pastel sketch.”

Giclee

Pronounced "jhee-clay", giclee is a sophisticated inkjet printing method.  It merges the use of professional grade large format printers with archival pigment inks, acid free watercolor papers and canvas.  Archival meaning that the inks printed on the canvas would last a lifetime. 

An original oil painting, 24 x 36, starts at $650.00.  It can be painted in any dimensions you want, larger or smaller.  A chalk pastel starts at $300.00.  All Roger James' art work is ready to hang.  Prints are available for many of the oil paintings and chalk pastels. 

Roger James presented actress Bernadette Stanis with an original oil painting.

We invite you to send in your favorite photograph to witness the awesome workmanship of Roger James as he brings your photograph to life in either an original oil painting or chalk pastel drawing.  Click under Claudia Jordan image to order your own original oil painting or chalk pastel drawing. 

Note how these subjects touch your heart.