My oil paintings originate from photographs. I look for scenes that are not typically regarded as beautiful and figures experiencing the mundane “in between” moments. The compositions often incorporate wide-angle views, contrasting colors, and unusual viewpoints. Photoshop is my sketchpad as I digitally manipulate and adjust color combinations. I use my newly altered image as a reference as I paint. My intent is to make the viewer rethink our common, everyday scenes/objects.
2 works in the 2026 exhibition
Immigrants integrate their past with the now.
Wendy Ellen James
Resettled
A once productive factory now appreciated for its visual playground.
Wendy Ellen James
Gear Shaping Factory