When I Awoke Size:36 x 26" An oil painting of two

An oil painting of two men embracing

So I began to paint people who looked more like me and I realized I wasn’t alone when I discovered other bears and the concepts behind “body positivity

An oil painting of a man taking a selfie with a peace sign and his tongue out

literary classics or graphic erotica

I try to make really well crafted work about the human figure and the human condition

When I Awoke Size:36 x 26" An oil painting of twoInspired by the Beatles song Norwegian Wood. If you look closely, you can see every narrative element of the lyrics hidden somewhere in the image. "The flame in the models eye was created using a blown out candle: So I lit a fire Isn't it good Norwegian wood?" The water and wine imposed onto the models face were created in studio using breath to create its movement: "I sat on a rug biding my time Drinking her wine." James created the final piece by