June 2026
Thank you to everyone who showed support this year, and for all the lovely folks I had the pleasure to meet through the B&H Openshouse May Fesival. This time of year is oddly difficult for me, in terms of mental health and happiness. Idea strength wains, productivity slumps, and I dig into alternative methods of coping outside of visual art making. This month, I have written relentlessly and started to form a poetic voice. I'm not sure yet where or how to share this stuff, maybe its here but I'm seeking safe public spaces and coming up shorter and shorter. Send me an email asking for updates, and I will send you writing and paintings as they come, straight to your inbox. If you're here - thank you for seeing me. If youre interested, hit me up and i'll start to send you things. Thats how it goes. Anyway, hope yr grand. JC
jamescowland@protonmail.com | IG @cowlandjames
Featured Collections
Figure | Surrealism | Psychology | Impressionism | Abstract | Minimalism | Aviation | War Art
Click on an image below to view selected existing collections. I've not featured my whole body of works, come back later for alternative galleries
About
Traditional Artist & Illustrator Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma Art & Design, Central Saint Martins - UAL 2009
BA Honours Fine Art: Painting, University of Brighton 2013
Former Art & Craft Instructor with Blind Veterans UK, 2016 - 2022​
Illustration projects are considered. Direct or Studio portrait commissions are considered. Just get in touch and we will figure it out.
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If you are interested to discuss any specific artwork, please get in touch.
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jamescowland@protonmail.com | IG @cowlandjames
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These are handmade, one-off pieces. I'm not a mass producer. It's just me. I'd love to know what drew you to a particular piece. Then, if I can offer you some exclusive insight into the work that nobody else has cause to know.
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Operational working hours for communication are weekdays, 09:00 - 18:00
I will be with you as soon as I am able.
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Prices are negociable. Shipping and shipping options are available to add on, as are the optional extras of bespoke reframing solutions.
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I am available as a private tutor or consultant for artists of any age, at any stage. In person around Brighton & Hove, and London. Remote on vide via Zoom, or Whatsapp
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Technical Skills in Drawing and Painting | Developing Contextual Confidence your Work | Writing an Artist Statement | Preparing your Portfolio for Assessment or Interview | Curating and Physically Hanging your Show | Confidence Building | Procrastination Problems
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If any of the above seem like needs you'd like help addressing, please get in touch. My rate is £22 per hour remotely or £35 per hour + transport for a home/studio visit. You inital consultation (to assess objectives and kickstart process) is 1 hour remotely, completely free with no obligation to commit.
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jamescowland@protonmail.com | IG @cowlandjames
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