Australian artist, born in 1944, James Baines’ artistic expression began with a series of portraits from the Sydney community in which he lived as a child. By the age of 15 he was accepted for the National Arts School ‘ a rare recognition of his precious talent from an institute which normally only accepted students over 18.
His works are on display and private collections in the United States, South America, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom and Australia.
From his early awards at art college in 1960 to the 2006 International Artist magazine Best Landscape Award by International Artist magazine, James has won many awards including being highly commended in the Internationally reputed Doug Moran National Portrait prize.