James Davis

James Davis has established a reputation as one of southeastern North Carolina's most unique and recognized artists. Working from his studio in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, Davis mixes art media such as oil, charcoal and watercolor to achieve a textured, layered surface that adds an abstract quality to his impressionistic subjects. He has attracted a strong, growing interest from artists, art critics and the art-buying public.

Regional arts critic and jazz/blues performer, Arthur Shuey, has labeled James Davis' approach as "Myxolydian" after the primary jazz scale designed to intentionally darken and lighten selected elements of a piece through alteration of the sound. In the case of James Davis' painting technique, "Myxolydian," refers to the mixing of art elements through the visual spectrum. "He is, in effect, playing in a different key than most other painters," summarizes Mr. Shuey.

James Davis' art is held in private collections throughout North and South Carolina.

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