Challenge me!

So folks, I've had a little break since i finished college, taken some time out as we all need to do.

But the break is over and I'm looking for a challenge to re-hone my skills and get ready for uni!

I will take any and all suggestions, but i want you guys to decide what i draw for my grand return.

So comment on this post, send me an email, give me some ideas of what to draw and il post the results :)

Exhibition Paintings

These are the 3 final outcomes for my final major project,

they are now hung at my college for the end of year exhibition.

All 3 are acrylic on canvas, and the middle is my personal favorite,

The year is finally over but i will continue to make art and share

it with everyone who's watching.

3 Self Portraits - Acrylic on Canvas

 Anger

 Stress

Paranoia

These 3 paintings are part of my final major project,

they were done as large scale media testing to result in 3 more 

large scale final outcomes.

Ed Sheeran - Pencil on Cartridge

Small scale portrait of Ed Sheeran, after doing this i have been

commissioned to do the same picture, but A3 size. It will be sold for £30.

So if you fancy something similar as a gift or just for yourself, please get in touch.

Self - Final Piece no 1 for FMP (Acrylic on canvas)

This is the first of 3 final pieces im doing for my my final major project.

At this point is still unfinished, but its very close. 

Done in a Salgado style, a study of self, and body image

and emotion. let me know what you think!

Despair - Acrylic on Canvas (FMP)

This painting is part of a set of 3, the only one so far completed.

It is another self portrait as my project theme continues.

I decided to take away the words from the photos, they

take away from the poses, and instead of letting the audience

engage in the picture and read into it, they were explaining

the situation. So this is the latest development.

Your comments are appreciated.

Now Doing Commissions!

To anyone who may be interested, i will now be taking commissions.

All you have to do is send an email to, c.james.holden@live.co.uk.

I am happy to do anything from painting to drawing. Specify in your email.

I will accept payment through Paypal, or via bank transfer. I will require either full payment, 

or a deposit of 20% before i start working on your request.

Many thanks!

2 Painted Photos, Lonely, Nothing - Acrylic

2 painted photos i did for my Final Major Project, 

looking into my own mind, emotion and image.

Keep watching for more on this project !

Self Portait - Pencil on Mountboard - For Sale!! £100 ovno

Self Portrait - Pencil on Mountboard.

I did this just to test myself, recently ive seen so many amazing drawers, 

so i thought id take a close up portrait and see what i could come out with.

Took me around 24 hours to complete.

All comments welcome

Kim French

I would like to take an opportunity to tell you about Kim French.

Like me she is an art student, she uses oil pants, pencils, pastels etc. 

If your'e reading this then id like you to check out her Fine Art blog, 

and show her some support. She has some brilliant artwork and i know

she would appreciate it if you guys shared your opinion.

Kim French - Fine Art

Blue Eyes Blue Face - Acrylic Ink on Cartridge paper

This is the same again, inspired by the same artist, it is much more abstract in a sense, the features arent very prominent, and the skill isn't all there, but it was a good experiment and gave me some fresh ideas!

Candy Lips - Acrylic Ink on Cartridge paper

This was inspired by the work of Marion Bolognesi. Its nowhere near the standard that he produces, but i was fascinated by the multitude of colours, and the way the ink was left to roam down the page.

Tears of Joy - Pencil on Cartridge - For Sale! £50

This is the original drawn image i used from 'Free like never before' , so the story is all there. i will say this is one of my favorite drawings of my own.

Deep Breath - Acrylic on Canvas

This is a painting of my sister, done a few months ago, it has since been trimmed but not re photographed. This was intended to be a clash of realism and exppresionism, i kept the brush marks for the skin very gestural and light, using solid block of colour and rough blending techniques, and for the lips, if you look closely, i used a very fine brush and a close up to detail them as best i could.

The Self Conscious Illness - Pencil on Cartridge - A2

This is a drawing of my friend Seaneen, despite being an attractive and talented young woman she still struggles to come to terms with her body image, when i asked her to sit for the photograph she was only persuaded by the fact i said she could put her head down to try and hide her face. This drawing took roughly 80 hours in total.