The Artist
About James
James Corwin designs distinct oil paintings through a unique balance of gestural paint techniques and precise detail. Primarily focused on wildlife Corwin aims to engage the viewer through his dynamic compositions that stir emotion...
The Artwork
Mona Lisa
24x30 Oil on canvas
Mona Lisa is a stunning painting of a lioness watching the morning sun rise in Africa. The colorful blend of color in tight detail and a loose background of this painting is vibrant and exciting.
Do you see her subtle Da Vinci smile?
Roger
24x30 Oil on canvas
This is one of the most important paintings of my career to date, and the first that has moved me to tears and chills. It is a painting of a rhino named Roger whom I had met while on safari in South Africa...
Synergy
36x48 Oil on canvas
One day I was feeling ambitious and pulled out my largest canvas to begin. The drawing took the longest time as I had to space and position each zebra in an interesting way. We, as humans, are drawn to patterns and repetition and subconsciously we create these patterns...
Sovereignty
36x48 Oil on canvas
Sovereignty - A supreme power or authority. Elephants embody this beautifully! Egrets take flight to make way for this king!
Nonchalance
30x40 Oil on canvas
This calm, relaxed grizzly bear enjoys the observing butterflies and bumble bees on Alaskan fireweed.
Greater Kudu
30x40 Oil on canvas
The African kudu is famous among hunters for its unparalleled beauty and unique horn structure. This painting was featured at Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International. I purposefully furrowed the brow to give the kudu a slightly more intense gaze.