James Cullen (artist)

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James Cullen was born in 1942 to Anne Lennon of Birkenhead and John Joseph Cullen of Liverpool. James's father was an engineer and served in Sierra Leone during national service. James Cullen the artist left home at fourteen years of age and experienced difficult times throughout his years at Stafford College of Art where he studied fine art. He now lives and works in a 16th Century home Sutton House in Endon which he shares with his wife Judith who he married in 1966. James has worked with adults with learning disabilities for many years and draws inspiration from his associations and relationships. His work is dark in subject and is initially seen to be using styles associated with Francis Bacon who he met though Roy De Maistre in the 60's. However this suggestion is unfounded and is only based on his use of material. Much of James work shown since 2000 is produced entirely with paint rollers and no brushes have been used. This explains his fresh style and the scale of his canvases which to paint with brushes would be a substantial feat. James also draws inspiration from his library at Sutton House and he will continue to explore a theme through the production of many series of drawings and paintings. James has two daughters Beth who won a first at John Moores University in Liverpool for sculpture going onto the Royal College of Art sculpture department in Battersea London and Eve who is considered exceptionally talented who studied at Cordwainers in London but now operates as a freelance consultant designer. The son also named James is a craftsman turner and supports his father in canvas production and gallery shows. Details of the artists life and work can be viewed at www.jamescullen.com and at www.cullenstudio.com