Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California, James was inspired at an early age to cultivate his artistic abilities. His talent and reputation grew quickly from high school, winning awards and selling his first painting by age 18. After extensive traveling and surfing throughout the Pacific, James gained a deep appreciation and love of the ocean and it’s incredible coastlines. After studying at Otis Art Institute he ultimately received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communications from California State University, Long Beach. For many years James was a successful Art Director, and today still freelances as well as runs his own mural and decorative arts business, Parkhurst Artworks.

Today James continues to gain worldwide recognition for his paintings. He is constantly pursuing
and fine-tuning his artistry by exploring a world filled with infinite visual emotions and transmitting
that essence to his work. “I am not only looking to create a beautiful scene, but to capture a certain
poetry that exists there as well.”

Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communications, Cal State University, Long Beach
Studied at Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles

Current Exhibits:
Riley Arts Gallery, Manhattan Beach
Stewart Surf Art Gallery, San Clemente
The Beachfire Restaurant, San Clemente
San Clemente Ocean Festival

Awards:
First Place, Public Choice Award, San Clemente Summer Show
Best of Show Award, San Clemente Juried Art Show
Honorable Mention, Dana Point Fine Arts Festival

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