Comments on: James Mackinnon, Artist

By: peter gold

peter gold — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:21:23 +0000

Nice to see an artist getting a bit of support and publicity. I hope some of these wonderful scene’s will be shown in the East End and get the recognition they deserve. Keep up the good work………

By: Deborah Dawkin

Deborah Dawkin — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:32:49 +0000

Lovely to read this sympathetic article. I’ve known James for years, and love his work. I first met him at the Millinery Works where he had a couple of paintings on show. There was one which really stood out for me – a painting of a tower block at night on London Fields. It was its emotional resonance, and a truth about the eery beauty of London, vibrant colour against grey, light in darkness, the seeming anonymity of a place which speaks of the humanity hidden within it. Thank you for sharing this interview and all the wonderful images.

By: Ian Harper

Ian Harper — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:30:22 +0000

A colourist- a mysterious air surrounds them , the tower blocks remind me of Peter Doug – impressive.

By: Achim

Achim — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:57:01 +0000

Very fine pictures, indeed. Love them!

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:10:11 +0000

Marvellous work. Hastings is a great refuge for painters who have been forced out of the East End by gentrification. His style must find a resonance with the seafront, old shops and fishing boats.

By: Sonia Murray

Sonia Murray — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:23:09 +0000

Brilliant! It’s a shame that there is no public financial support for gifted artists such as James Mackinnon. But if there were, some of those who scribble on the level of a 6 year old would have to be supported too. I do hope James receives the recognition he deserves. “Hackney Canal near Mare Street,” and his nightscapes, belong in the Tate.

By: Sparks

Sparks — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:46:05 +0000

Great work – love his style.

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:16:44 +0000

Fabulous paintings, James is so talented, and I sincerely hope that he will one day get the recognition he deserves! Valerie

By: Helen Breen

Helen Breen — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:14:18 +0000

Greetings from Boston,

GA – “The seductive sense of atmosphere and magical sense of possibility in these pictures is matched by the breathtaking accomplishment of their painterly execution to powerful effect.” Very well said.

Really enjoyed TWILIGHT AT LONDON FIELDS 2012 and the light in HACKNEY CANAL NEAR MARE STREET 2012.

Great work – wishing James the best …

By: MD

MD — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:49:47 +0000

these really are stunning! So evocative