Comments on: James Mackinnon, Artist

By: Elin Sputnesset

Elin Sputnesset — Sat, 22 May 2021 02:39:08 +0000

The paintings of the London houses, and especially the nighttime ones, have an spirit that make me long for London SE, Lee and long gone times.

By: Johnny Homer

Johnny Homer — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:18:44 +0000

Remarkably evocative paintings. Hopperesque almost.

By: Martin Togher

Martin Togher — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:38:52 +0000

I lived with James in a flat on Navarino Road in the 90s for about 8 months. We shared some great times, our front room became his studio & bedroom, always had a lot of art on the go.

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:52:48 +0000

James Mackinnon is one of my favourite artists featured in East End Vernacular.

Like Doreen Fletcher he manages to capture the spirit of the East End as well as the actual details of the buildings and landscapes in very satisfying and colourful compositions.

And like her work his paintings will be even more interesting in years to come when the East End has changed yet again.

By: Saba

Saba — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:09:16 +0000

Stunning use of form and color, really gorgeous.

By: Jonathan Madden

Jonathan Madden — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:23:42 +0000

I really love James’s work, beautiful colours and compositions, I’d describe it as ‘the magic of the ordinary’.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 13:03:50 +0000

THIS is a marvelous book, and I love having it in my art library. Although this is a nuance,
I especially love the cover. The image is printed on a wonderfully-tactile book cloth, “almost” like you are holding the actual painting in your hands, as you carry the volume to a comfy chair to read. And it is a lovely book to spend time with. Brew some coffee or tea, (your reading glasses are in the kitchen – better have those, you don’t want to miss a detail…….) and settle in and enjoy this incredibly unique group of artists.

Thank you, Mr. Publisher…….and Mr. Shrodinger.

By: aubrey

aubrey — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:27:36 +0000

The Mole Man’s house. I knew the Mole Man; but by another name. I visit his premises on more than one occasion in the 80’s in a professional capacity. I was worried about him undermining the large house’s existing foundations but he never did. He just kept digging. He was a very pleasant and disarming man. I remember many people in the area were very uncomfortable and concerned about his continuous excavations. The building site remained a cause of concern for many years and was a subject which was highlighted in the local press and brought up, occasionally, by the local councillors.

By: Richard Smith

Richard Smith — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 11:13:06 +0000

Hello GA, thank you for brightening up my Sunday morning with the paintings. James is clearly a very gifted artist I particularly like the one of the Hackney Canal. Happy New Year!

By: Di Corry

Di Corry — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:25:24 +0000

Superb and stunning work James…..I grew up in this area and those scenes are all familiar to me particularly Morning Lane and Broadway Market. You have captured the very essence of the area….some gems amongst the gloom. It’s been a trip down memory lane for me this morning, thank you. My late brother was an artist, also sleeping in his studio in Vyner Street …..until the landlord found out!
I know Hastings well, when I’m able to venture there again I will look out for your very fine work if you are still painting. I wonder if you display in the Jerwood or other local galleries there?
Thanks also GA for sharing James’s remarkable talent with us all.