James Elstone

James Elstone is a young artist starting his artistic journey following the completion of both a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration in 2020 and a Master’s degree in Visual Communication in 2023 at Southampton’s Solent University.

Working in a variety of media including ink, paint and digital, James likes to capture reality through his eyes, whether people or landscapes, he doesn’t look for realism but rather his interpretation of what he sees which makes for interesting and dynamic pieces.

James’ creative journey was inspired by fellow artist and Step-Grandfather Les Matthews who encouraged his creative freedom and always pushed him to develop and grow.