Artist Spotlight: James Nares

One of my favorite artists is James Nares. I love the bold, solid brushstroke he uses, creating a glossy, flowing line across the canvas. But how he creates them isn't as easy as they may appear.

“It’s a fine balance between design and the thing making itself happen. The stroke has to have complete precision to work. Sometimes I lose it on the exit. You can’t fudge it. It ruins the whole thing.” The resulting figures are almost always contained within the rectangle. “It’s less of a window if I keep it within the confines of the canvas, but there’s almost always a drip that’s an umbilical cord.” 

- James Nares

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