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The art and creative work of Dar James, creator of the original Stained Glass Trees.

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Things that come to me in dreams and occupy my thoughts until they make their way out. I have no idea where this series is going, if anywhere, but I've got a bunch going. These last two are 30x30" on deep 2.5" cradled birch. Tuesday they will be scanned before they get a coat of resin and then off to my gallery in Upstate NY where my more experimental stuff has had a nice audience. I imagine them in a stark, contemporary environment. Layers of textured acrylic drips and drizzled. Many of the dots are my fingerprints. I find them both chaotic and soothing. #darjames #circles #infinity #round #contemporaryart #redcircle #bluecircle #eternity #mandala #focus #peace #meditation #dream #modernart #namaste
Sometime last year I had a dream about a series of brightly colored circles within squares. Untitled for the moment and waiting for resin. 30x30" acrylic mixed media on cradled birch. #darjames #modernart #contemporaryart #galleryart #circles #ring #infinity #portal #symmetry #blue #texture #squares #namaste
And then I put some shiny gold paint into some Tar Gel. WIP #darjames #targel #goldenartistcolors #modernart #shiny #shinier #shiniest #gold #contemporaryart #galleryart @redfoxartgallery @goldenpaints @art_resin
Honoring my crafty roots today with this piece. It is a demo for my acrylic encaustic workshop. Tonight I'll cover it with the magic mix that will mimic the soft wax of encaustic art. "Work For Peace in Every Possible Way," 10x10" mixed media acrylic and collage on @trekell_art_supplies board. #darjames #peace #art #workshop #acrylic #encausticart #crafty #craftybitch #goldenartistcolors #goldenartisteducator #namaste
Philadelphia area friends! I have three commuter spots open for this weekend's creative retreat! One mile from Yardley Septa station! #art #make art #darjames #retreat
This is what my work space looks like when I'm about to go into high gear production. Between now and my annual, open studio show the first weekend December, my life is all about production. I'm also going to be creating a new large contemporary RESIN series for @redfoxartgallery in Bedford, NY. On your mark, get set, GO!! ❤️ If you’d like to be on the invitation for my studio show, sign up for my email list. Link in profile. Namaste. #darjames #contemporaryart #resin #botanical #goldenartistcolors #trees #leaves #yogalife #yogalifestyle #vrksasana #gallery #originalart @goldenpaints @art_resin
My August 2-4 Creative Summer Women’s Retreat in Yardley, PA is half full as of today. Easily accessible via public transportation from Philadelphia. Treat yourself to more than two days of playful studio projects that feature layers and textures. Grab a friend for a relaxing weekend for both artists and non-artists alike. Everything is included: Lodging, instruction, supplies (with all GOLDEN acrylics and mediums), Hatha yoga, chef prepared meals, beverages, private pool, Delaware Canal Path and fun. :) Complete details and registration can be found on my site in Workshops, link in profile. DM me with your questions! #retreats #artretreat #womensretreat #creativity #philadelphia #darjames #makersgonnamake
"The Surprises Around the Corner," Private Commission. Yes. A snail! Maybe the most unique piece I've been asked to do. A gift for the client's mother's 85th birthday. She collects snail art and sculpture. Size? 30x30." Insects and squishy creatures pose a challenge because their real faces, if they have faces, are not very cute. Stylizing them, you run the risk of being too cartoonish and looking silly. I spent a lot of time fretting over where to put the eyes. Up top where they really are or make a fake face?? And the mouth?? Serious creative angst I’ll tell ya. Imaginary snail face wins. Way less weird. I'm not sure if I've made the mark to be honest, but the client is very happy so that's what matters. It was fun to do! Back to leaves, trees and circles. #darjames #snail #gastropoda #slowasasnail #slugsandsnails #imaginaryanimals #cuteface #trees #leaves #dots