James Hoyle

James Hoyle has a remarkable talent for choosing a particular setting and then portraying what he sees before himself while at the same time purifying the scene by removing the trappings of modern society. His warm and accessible painting style is the result of a gradual evolution over the past three decades, beginning with his lengthy study of van Gogh, Pissarro, Monet, Gauguin and others. During the last decade, Hoyle’s style has become unique in all the world, playing off his strength as a colorist, his passion for light and movement, and the balance and linearity of his brushwork. He utilizes textures to help create a mood, and a variety of strokes, including impasto to emote strong emotion. By varying the direction of brushstrokes, he is able to add character, movement, energy, and life to the painting