Painter
James Middleton
37 Artworks
“They put me on TV and everything went crazy.” Elvis Presley
Oil on Synthetic board
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“I don't believe in pessimism. If you think it’ll rain, it will.” Clint Eastwood
Oil on Synthetic board
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“My mother once called me an ugly duckling.” Audrey Hepburn
Oil on Synthetic board
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“‘I am the greatest!’I said that even before I knew I was.” Cassius Clay (Ali)
Oil on Synthetic board
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“If you're not crazy, there is something wrong with you.” Willie Nelson
Oil on Synthetic board
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“Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die.” Freddie Mercury
Oil on Synthetic board
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“‘Sock it to me!’ was a big thing in our neighbourhood.” Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul.
Oil on Synthetic board
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“I guess it's flattering that everyone believed I was those characters.” David Bowie
Oil on Synthetic board
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“You must be shapeless, formless, like water.” Bruce Lee
Oil on Synthetic board
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“We can’t build our dreams on suspicious minds.” Elvis Presley
Oil on Synthetic board
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“The most important part of the body is the brain. Of my face, I like the eyebrows and eyes.” Frida Kahlo.
Oil on Synthetic board
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“I don't wan't to make money, I just want to be wonderful.” Marilyn Monroe
Oil on Synthetic board
20x16in
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“One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.” Bob Marley
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“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” Legends & Icons - Marilyn Monroe.
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“Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.” Sir Paul McCartney
Oil on Synthetic board
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“Others have seen what is and asked why? I have seen what could be and asked why not?” Pablo Picasso.
Oil on Synthetic board
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James Middleton
Canada
« I try to make these portraits engaging. I want them to have an excitement that captivates. I also want them to be conversation pieces with a narrative open to interpretation. »
James Middleton is an artist based in Canada whose paintings have been widely exhibited both nationally and in the United States. With the spirit of impressionism, his most recent works depict legendary figures and cultural icons. Middleton's distinctive compositions are created in a combination of traditional techniques, including impasto and chiaroscuro, with oils on synthetic board.
Credentials
- Experienced Artist
- Works on commission
Bold Brush Painting Competition- Finalist- United States
Bold Brush Painting Competitions- Ongoing, various awards- United States
The Portrait Society of Canada “The Miracle of the Portrait“- Finalist/Certificate of Merit- Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada “The Miracle of the Portrait“- Finalist/Certificate of Merit- Canada
Society of Canadian Artists’ Annual National Juried Show- 3rd Place- Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada “The Miracle of the Portrait“- Finalist/Certificate of Merit- Canada
Society of Canadian Artists’ National Juried Show “Roots“- 2nd Place- Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada “The Miracle of the Portrait“- Finalist/Certificate of Merit- Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada International Portrait Arts Festival Competition“- Finalist/Certificate of Merit- Canada
ArtWorks Oakville’s Annual Juried Show- 2nd Place- Canada
Art Gallery of Peel’s Annual Juried Show- Best Painting- Canada
Visual Arts Mississauga Annual Juried Show- Finalist- Canada
Richeson 75 Figure/Portrait Juried Show- Finalist- Canada
Holiday Exhibition 2021 / Secord Gallery - Halifax, Canada
Medley – Three Artist Show / Secord Gallery - Halifax, Canada
Bold Brush Painting Competition / San Antonio - Texas, United States
Ontario Society of Artists National Juried Exhibition / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
Richeson 75 Figure/Portrait Juried Show / Richeson Art Gallery - Kimberly, United States
Society of Canadian Artists’ National Juried Show / Saint John Arts Centre - Newfoundland, Canada
Art Gallery of Peel / Peel Heritage Complex - Brampton, Canada
Society of Canadian Artists’ National Juried Show / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
Sunrise Gallery Portraits / Sunrise Art Gallery - Hamilton, Canada
The Portrait Society of Canada “International Portrait Arts Festival Competition“ / Toronto - Toronto, Canada
ArtWorks Oakville’s Annual Juried Show / Oakville Town Centre - Oakville, Canada
Art Gallery of Peel / Peel Heritage Complex - Brampton, Canada
Visual Arts Mississauga Annual Juried Show / Mississauga Art Gallery - Mississauga, Canada
Abrahams - Private Collection, Canada
House of Commons, Government of Canada, Canada
Cogan - Private Collection, United States
Napier - Private Collection, Canada
Spatz - Private Collection, Canada
Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame, Canada
Steele - Private Collection, Canada
Chernin - Private Collection, Canada
Hawkins - Private Collection, Canada
Godwin - Private Collection, Canada
Spatz - Private Collection, Canada
Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame, Canada
MacDonald - Private Collection, Canada
Micco Companies, Canada
Andrade - Private Collection, United States
Drew - Private Collection, United States
Anderson - Private Collection, Canada
Parsons - Private Collection, Canada
O'Halloran-Schut - Private Collection, Canada
Grue - Private Collection, Canada
Olin - Private Collection, United States
National Research Council of Canada, Canada
City of Halifax, Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canada
Johnson - Private Collection, United States
Hall - Private Collection, Canada
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