James Pratt is a world renowned palette knife artist and is considered as one of the “Modern Masters.” James was born in Wellington, New Zealand and moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980’s. James and his wife, Beverly, are now living in a country home outside of Charleston, South Carolina. When not in South Carolina, they enjoy spending time at their home in Southern France.
When referring to Pratt’s art work, his admirers say “you have either been there or you want to go there.” As a prominent fine art collector writes: “The work is very full of life and color and causes the viewer to feel inspired to want to travel, visit and have this kind of an experience. If not actually travel, then to enjoy that special adventure, vicariously, through the paintings that he has created.”
While at his home in southern France, he spends time traveling to the village marketplaces, sea ports, and cafes throughout Europe where he carefully composes scenes through the lens of his digital camera and then sketches the mood and scenes in either pencil or watercolor. Upon returning to his studio, he puts palette knife to canvas.
James was introduced to art at young age by his father, a very accomplished artist. His life has always revolved around design and creativity. James worked as an International Marketing Director while in New Zealand and the US before beginning his professional art career. “I am blessed to have this profession and it was possible through the help of my wife Beverly who has worked to allow me to focus on my painting.”
James’ art is currently being sold to the world’s fine art Connoisseurs as well as represented and shown in galleries in several states. He is one of the featured artists on board the Princess Cruise Lines and he travels to many of the worlds Ports of Call.
His work hangs in private and public collections throughout the United States, France, the UK, Australia and New Zealand and can be viewed at his studio in Meggett /Hollywood, South Carolina.
James Pratt joined Fine Art America on January 18th, 2011.
