James Willis is a painter, writer and arts educator. He creates paintings that reflect his interest in locations and people, the expressive language of paint, and the effects of light and colour on his subjects. He has exhibited widely and his work is in both public and private collections. His arts education work provides inspiration for individuals, institutions and groups in the UK and abroad.
Happy New Year! I hope 2026 brings you everything, and more, that you are looking for and is full of fun and new opportunities for sharing our love of art and all things creative.
I am looking forward to starting painting projects in my new studio and working on some landscape and portrait commissions. I will be continuing my regular classes and zoom tutorials from 19 January. These weekly lessons are for anyone who loves drawing and painting or Art History.
Drawing Café is on Monday from 10.30am -12, and Watercolour Tuesday is 10 am - 12. These 2 live Zoom classes are a great way to start the week are recorded in case you miss any.
Masterpiece on a Monday returns where I explore great art works for an hour in the afternoon. This popular zoom lesson starts at 3pm.
For Wednesday Live classes in Watercolours (10 am - 12) and Oil Painting (1 -3.30pm) we continue at Hitchin Rugby Club, Old Hale Way, Hitchin
For full details and booking please use the contact page.
In October I am off to Sicily with Tuscany in the Frame for a painting trip exploring the stunning scenery and culture there. I would love you to join me for what will be an amazing experience. You can find full details here.
