JAMES SPENCER

Big News! I’m delighted to announce that on 22nd November 2024 I opened my own gallery in the heart of Hexham, Northumberland. After the...

‘El Camino’ An Exhibition of Spanish Landscapes 27th September - 6th October I’m delighted to announce that my new exhibition ‘El Camino’...

I’ve just reached the halfway point of my residency here at the old Methodist Chapel in Wall and it’s been such a brilliant experience so...

I am often asked about the process behind my work so I thought it would be nice to share what goes into creating a painting, step by...

Certainly! Buying art online shouldn’t be a gamble. To ensure my collectors feel confident and relaxed about buying my work online I am...

Brightening a room with art is a wonderful way to add personality, colour, and vibrancy to your living space. Whether you're looking to...

Alla prima painting, also known as "direct painting" or "wet-on-wet," is a technique in which an artwork is completed in one session,...

A topic that is often talked about in art is the price. People may wonder why fine art can be so expensive so here I will give a few of...

For a long time the only way to buy art was through a gallery or an art dealer but now a substantial amount of art is also being...

There are so many fantastic emerging artists that are beginning to arrive on collector’s radars, here are some advantages of buying from...

Plein Air The location in which a painting is created can have interesting effects on the final outcome of the piece. When painting ‘en...

I’m often asked about the equipment I use for my plein air painting so I’ve decided to make an essentials list which will hopefully be...

When buying original art online a common concern for collectors is how the work will be delivered and whether it will arrive safely. I...

Are you looking for a gift or something special to suit a space in your home? A commissioned painting can be a unique way to remember a...

As any framer will tell you, good framing brings out the best in any painting. There are many ways to frame an oil painting and it’s a...

Commissioning a painting offers several benefits that can make it a worthwhile and meaningful experience. Here are some advantages of...

Here are some tips that I’ve found useful when painting ‘en plein air’, I hope you can benefit from them too! 1. Wear black. When...