"OH MY!!! First off, the painting is a wonderful emotional piece for us. It gives us a serene, peaceful feeling. The colors have a wonderful intensity and texture. It's so interesting to study it closely and see all the different subtle colors in the sky, in the trees... Nicely done! We will enjoy looking at this peaceful landscape that reminds us of home for a long time to come."
- A quote from a collector who recently commissioned a painting.
- A quote from a collector who recently commissioned a painting.
My work can always be seen at the Sebastopol Gallery, which I co-founded in 2007. We are open daily from 10 to 5 at 150 North Main Street in downtown Sebastopol. 707.829.7200.
I participate in two annual studio tours:
Art at the Source in June and Art Trails in October.
My work is exhibited in many other art venues and forums throughout the year, including:
Corrick's at 637 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA, 707.546.2424
Made Local Marketplace at 2421 Magowan Drive in Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa, CA, 707.583.7667
"My job as an artist is to paint with passion and sensitivity, to bring all the experience and skill that I can muster to try to create works of lasting quality. I hope the viewer will resonate with the work, perhaps even finding solace and healing. We are not on this earth for very long, so we might as well try to be of use. And we really ought to enjoy ourselves, don't you think?"
To order my prints, visit my Etsy, shop. Custom orders welcome, including on stretched canvas. If you have any questions, send me a note here: Email
Private studio visits can be scheduled by appointment.
Please let me know if a special commissioned painting would interest you. It's an exciting, collaborative process. My many commission clients have been highly satisfied. Thank you!
I participate in two annual studio tours:
Art at the Source in June and Art Trails in October.
My work is exhibited in many other art venues and forums throughout the year, including:
Corrick's at 637 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA, 707.546.2424
Made Local Marketplace at 2421 Magowan Drive in Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa, CA, 707.583.7667
"My job as an artist is to paint with passion and sensitivity, to bring all the experience and skill that I can muster to try to create works of lasting quality. I hope the viewer will resonate with the work, perhaps even finding solace and healing. We are not on this earth for very long, so we might as well try to be of use. And we really ought to enjoy ourselves, don't you think?"
To order my prints, visit my Etsy, shop. Custom orders welcome, including on stretched canvas. If you have any questions, send me a note here: Email
Private studio visits can be scheduled by appointment.
Please let me know if a special commissioned painting would interest you. It's an exciting, collaborative process. My many commission clients have been highly satisfied. Thank you!
Artist Statement
James R Reynolds is a landscape painter based in Sebastopol, California, where he finds joy and fulfillment in his artistic pursuits. He usually works in pastel, oil and watercolor, and he is also a sculptor.
Landscape painting is a realm in which an artist can intimately connect with nature and find profound inspiration. James seeks to capture the essence of rolling hills and serene meadows, the poetry of sunlight and shadow, transporting the viewer to a more tranquil place and forging a deep connection between the viewer and the artwork.. His work is meant to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for this living planet.
The allure of landscape painting lies in its boundless possibilities. James enjoys the challenge of capturing the play of light on distant hills or the delicate dance of early morning skies. The challenge of reimagining nature's ineffable qualities on a two-dimensional surface fuels James's creative passion.
Contemporary landscape painting is not just a means of capturing nature's beauty; it can also be a profound source of personal self-expression and growth. With each new painting, James refines his technique, experiments with color variations, and tries to solve the riddle of composition. This process of continual experimentation and improvisation allows him to express his unique personal vision and innermost thoughts and feelings. Landscape painting becomes a medium through which the artist explores the edges and hidden corners of his own creative territory.
Ultimately, James R Reynolds hopes that his artwork will serve as a testament to his love of the natural world, capturing moments both ephemeral and timeless. If the viewer finds a deeper appreciation and connection with our precious and precarious Earth, that is the greatest reward.
James R Reynolds is a landscape painter based in Sebastopol, California, where he finds joy and fulfillment in his artistic pursuits. He usually works in pastel, oil and watercolor, and he is also a sculptor.
Landscape painting is a realm in which an artist can intimately connect with nature and find profound inspiration. James seeks to capture the essence of rolling hills and serene meadows, the poetry of sunlight and shadow, transporting the viewer to a more tranquil place and forging a deep connection between the viewer and the artwork.. His work is meant to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for this living planet.
The allure of landscape painting lies in its boundless possibilities. James enjoys the challenge of capturing the play of light on distant hills or the delicate dance of early morning skies. The challenge of reimagining nature's ineffable qualities on a two-dimensional surface fuels James's creative passion.
Contemporary landscape painting is not just a means of capturing nature's beauty; it can also be a profound source of personal self-expression and growth. With each new painting, James refines his technique, experiments with color variations, and tries to solve the riddle of composition. This process of continual experimentation and improvisation allows him to express his unique personal vision and innermost thoughts and feelings. Landscape painting becomes a medium through which the artist explores the edges and hidden corners of his own creative territory.
Ultimately, James R Reynolds hopes that his artwork will serve as a testament to his love of the natural world, capturing moments both ephemeral and timeless. If the viewer finds a deeper appreciation and connection with our precious and precarious Earth, that is the greatest reward.