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The official web site of Dar (Hosta) James, artist, author, illustrator & educator.

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The art and creative work of Dar James. Use the navigation bar to look around and visit my SHOP where you can sign up for a WORKSHOP,  purchase original art, prints, tiles and more!

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"Dreams Come," 24x24" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Whaaaaat? Circles AND a Tree?! Yes! Actually this was a Circle painting that just didn't have the right vibe for me. It sat, kind of sad, in my studio for months until I decided maybe a tree would help. What do you think?? 💙 This will be available and on exhibit at my show at The Bridge Street House Gallery, opening tomorrow night 5-8 pm. 75 Bridge Street in Lambertville, NJ. #contemporaryart #vrksasana #treeoflife #darjames #trees #blue #circle #dreams #night #namaste
Like so many female artists, I started with what would definitely be categorized "crafts." Often disparaged by the artsy elite, I still celebrate crafts and still embrace my inner crafty-girl. Playing with birch slabs, which I love. Blue and green, with lovebirds. Because why not? Love to you all out there. 💙💚💙💚#darjames #treeoflife #love #birds #lovebirds #crafty #craftybitch #namaste
Little houses here today. Both 8x10"acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Red one is called "The Right Place," blue one is "Small Moments."#darjames #contemporaryart #tinyhouse #goldenartistcolors #home #homesweethome #houseparty #sweetdreams #goodnight #love #peace #happiness #namaste 💙🙏
"Stay," 12x12"acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Periwinkle. One of the most magical colors to me. #darjames #contemporaryart #goldenartistcolors #treeoflife #vrksasana #periwinkle #blue #sky #namaste
"Our Time Together," 8x10"acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Houses have always been a motif in my work. I've just moved into a new house with my sweetheart and it's felt like home from the first moment. I love the idea of Home as a sanctuary. A joyous place for ourselves but also a place for others to be with us. I love being home. I also love making my home a place that welcomes guests with soft cozy beds, delicious meals, flowing wine, laughter, conversation, merriment, love and friendship. My door is always open. 💙 #darjames #home #love #friends #welcomehome #house #littlehouses #tinyhouse #namaste #peaceandlove
Happy Valentine’s Day Beautiful People!! Hope you are finding love today. Still waiting for summer, but we can dream. And you can never go wrong with "rainbow" as a palette. "Summer In A Day," 12x12" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. #darjames #treeoflife #treepose #vrksasana #tree #contemporaryart #love #life #namaste #goldenartistcolors
"Capture the Magic," 8x24" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Headed to the Spring Show at @the2ndfloorartgallery Opening reception March 9, 6-9. Art, fine craft, live music, refreshments and super good vibes. Join me! #darjames #kenokaart #treeoflife #blues #trees #leaves #love #peace #goodvibes #goodvibesonly #snowday #namaste
"From the Heart," 12x12" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Festive greens and teals with surprise pops of red make this a very celebratory piece. Will be featured at the Spring Show at @the2ndfloorartgallery, opening reception March 9 from 6-9 pm. Art, refreshments,music and good vibes! Join me! 8826 Easton Rd. Revere, PA. Happy Friday! #darjames #contemporaryart #treeoflife #green #turquoise #spring #treepose #forest #live
A sweet little pair of trees. The blue one features a full moon and is called "The Silence," and the red one features the sun and is called "Dazzling." Both 8x10" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. Both of these will be part of my exhibit at the Spring Show at @kenokawagner 's 2nd Floor Art gallery in Revere, PA. Opening reception March 9, 6:00-9:00. So much beautiful art by multiple artists, live music, refreshments, Kindred spirits and good vibes. #darjames #treeoflife #fullmoon #nightandday #oppositesattract #art #contemporaryart #realart #namaste