James Hawke

James Hawke James Hawke is a British painter, most famously recognised for his 'Poolside' paintings.

James has painted and drawn as his full time occupation since college, with his practice solely being painting and preparatory drawing.

I’m a fan of Michael Harding paints for their excellent colours and high pigment content . This used to be standard acro...
05/06/2026

I’m a fan of Michael Harding paints for their excellent colours and high pigment content .
This used to be standard across the industry but no longer. good paint is now a premium product.

My aunt was a painter in Paris from the Fifties onwards. I inherited her oil paints – these little beauties are 40-50 years old and not only still usable but are very fine quality. I occasionally find old tubes in charity shops, sadly not too often. If you’re lucky enough to do so, don’t be put off by their grunginess. Beauty comes from within!

Otherwise it’s all the way.

Midday II 1200 x1200mm, oil on linen
29/05/2026

Midday II

1200 x1200mm, oil on linen

New painting: Shadow Tone II, oil on linen, 600x600mm
10/05/2026

New painting: Shadow Tone II, oil on linen, 600x600mm

Showing at  , Knokke, Belgium 🇧🇪
07/05/2026

Showing at , Knokke, Belgium 🇧🇪

“Drawing, it’s all in the drawing. The actual painting or colouring is just a craft. Any art is in the drawing, which is...
22/04/2026

“Drawing, it’s all in the drawing.
The actual painting or colouring is just a craft. Any art is in the drawing, which is where all the main work is done – all the connections and integration.
I change almost every line to conform with the other parts of the picture. They all have to come together and work with each other.”
- James when asked about his very intricate process.

I mostly paint people.
17/04/2026

I mostly paint people.

Finally. Hammock day  #1
08/04/2026

Finally. Hammock day #1

New painting: Shadow Tone I Oil on linen 1x1m Link in bio for more information.
23/03/2026

New painting:
Shadow Tone I
Oil on linen
1x1m

Link in bio for more information.

Last spring was all about prep for my solo show at the spectacular Villa delle Peschiere in Genoa - a must-visit gem sit...
20/03/2026

Last spring was all about prep for my solo show at the spectacular Villa delle Peschiere in Genoa - a must-visit gem sitting above the city!

1) Studio essentials, March 2) February dawn, Norfolk 3) Tonight 4) Work in progress, March
16/03/2026

1) Studio essentials, March
2) February dawn, Norfolk
3) Tonight
4) Work in progress, March

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