Paintings on Canvas

Oil paintings on canvas.

April 2025 — current

Bungalow

30x48in

Recliner

30x48in

In Progress: Pastel Series

Abstract landscape exploration. Nupastel, charcoal, paint on prepared paper.

April 2024 — current

Untitled

22x30in on Canson

Projection

10x18in, Arches

The Fisherman

10x18in, Arches

The March

78x30in on mixed media paper

Untitled

22x30in on Canson

Rule of Thirds

10x18in, Arches

Good Company

10x18in, Arches

In Progress: Charcoal Series

New drawings with experimental processes. Nupastel, gesso, and charcoal on prepared paper.

February 2025 — current

Cypress Tree

18x18in

Untitled

8x11in

Over You

22x30in

The Pushover

48x72in

Appendix Scar

16x20in

Crochet Sculpture

Thrifted yarn, displayed an inch off the wall on T-pins.

December 2023 — current

Film

Film photography printed on luster paper.

February — April 2025

2.10.25

17x26in

Blotches

17x26in

I Even Made “The Bed”

17x26in

Enjoy It!!!

17x50in

Thank Your Lucky Stars

17x50in

Salt, fat. Sweet!

Mixed media (nupastel, oil pastel, acrylic, and charcoal) on paper.

April - December 2024

Displayed at Looky Here Gallery, Greenfield, MA from December 11, 2024 — February 18, 2025

Salt,

22x30in

fat.

30x22in

Sweet!

22x30in

The Retreat:

30x44in

The Merbirds

40x65in

Self-Portraits

Oil paint on paper.

September 2024 - current

Kool Aid i

11x14in

Kool Aid ii

15x18in

grape i

11x14in

grape ii

11x14in

grape iii

11x14in

pearls i

8.5x11in

pearls ii

8.5x11in

Untitled

8.5x11in

Untitled ii

8.5x11in

Untitled iii

10x6in

Yearning for Fishermen

18x24in

Alla Prima

18x24in

Figure Drawing

September - December 2024

Maria iii

22x30in, nupastel and acrylic on paper

Maria ii

22x30in, nupastel and acrylic on paper

Maria i

22x30in, nupastel and acrylic on paper

Nicole

22x30in, nupastel and acrylic on paper

Nicole Gestures

22x30in, india and walnut ink on paper

Landscapes

Heatwave in November i

18x24in, oil paint on canvas pad, November 2024

Heatwave in November ii

18x24in, oil paint on canvas pad, November 2024

Heatwave in November iii

18x24in, oil paint on canvas pad, November 2024

Late Summer

9x12in, August 2024

Blue Hydrangeas

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, June 2024

Side Yard in Northampton

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, July 2024

Debby

9x12in, gouache on paper, August 2024

60 Newcomb

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, June 2024

Still Life

Interior i

30x40in, oil on canvas

Interior iii

30x40in, oil on canvas

Extension

24x48in, nupastel on paper, February 2024

Spiked Heels

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, July 2024

Interior ii

30x40in, oil on canvas

Interior iv

30x40in, oil on canvas

Three Tables

22x30in, nupastel and acrylic paint on paper, March 2024

Blue Bowl

18x18in, nupastel on paper, February 2024

Bananas

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, July 2024

Margarita

8.5x11in, gouache on paper, July 2024

Charcoal Studies

Enchantment

18x24in, January 2025

Charcoal Foot

18x24in, January 2025

Ramona

18x24in, December 2024, Looky Here Gala auction prize

GCC Gardens

18x24in, August 2023

Hippo

18x24in, January 2025

Bottled

18x24in, August 2023

Self-Portrait on Hiatus

18x24, January 2025

Self-Portrait

18x24in, August 2023

About

Caroline James is a painter/ drawer, student, and amateur aerialist based in Northampton, MA. She is due to graduate from Greenfield Community College in May 2025, and plans to continue her education to the graduate level in order to teach college art classes. Caroline adores being part of the community of artists in Western MA. She otherwise spends a great deal of time outdoors, journaling, crocheting, and moving her body to promote expression and self-love. She is especially interested in the healing qualities of the arts, and she is enthusiastic to keep making bright images and leading creative groups.

Awards, Recognitions,

& Shows

  • Presented a gallery talk at Greenfield Community College on February 26, 2025, about the healing qualities of art-making in recovery from abuse and PTSD.

  • Show on display from December 11, 2024, until February 18, 2025. Opening reception January 11, 2025.

  • Work contributor and editor for Looky Here Magazine, edition 3. Published December 2024.

  • Contributed a painting and the service of a live portrait drawing experience to the Looky Here Fundraiser Gala and Auction. December 2024.

  • Award for dedication and excellence in visual art sponsored by donors at Greenfield Community College. Awarded October 2024.

  • 15 pieces included in the Greenfield Community College Student Show in April - May 2024.

  • Participation in a group show at the Holyoke ARTery in October 2023.

Contact

Caroline Anne James

c.watertype@gmail.com
Instagram: @sugarloafvalleygirl