James Ballantyne is a self-taught artist who has been painting for over
20 years. Working predominately in oil on canvas, James creates
impressive photo-realist scenes that celebrate the beauty of our local
coastlines.
James Ballantyne first trained in 3D animation early
in his career, where he worked on TV shows and films. In 2013, he
decided to pick up the paint brush full time. Now based in Orewa, James finds endless inspiration in his local surroundings which he
translates to the canvas, capturing the stunning natural beauty of the
many beaches that are found on the Hibiscus Coast.
James is now represented by the Black Door Gallery in Parnel.