Arran artist James Taylor has worked as a commercial artist for many years. He creates beautiful and intricate digital impressions for some of the world’s most iconic brands whilst surreptitiously producing images for his own and the public’s enjoyment.

Work is regularly on view across locations on Arran, and has appeared in Octane magazine, also exhibited at pop exhibitions in Scotland, Sardinia, London and Monte Carlo.

The way that James works to produce the end result can take many forms and usually involves various mediums. But typically, the initial concept will be a simple line drawing on whatever is to hand - a note pad, a beer mat or a even a food-stained napkin. Once the concept is approved, a more intricate version will be drafted by hand before the third stage: digital manipulation. But even this may not be the end of the process for James. For example, if the image in question is of a particular building, he may decide to carry out further research on its history or architecture. And if that throws up different or better artistic ideas, he may decide to incorporate them into the finished work. Or he may decide to reject the initial concept altogether and start again.

Printed editions are recorded on Hahnemuhle paper via a large format mimeograph and generally referred to as Giclée prints of premium quality. The paper - white 100% a-cellulose - guarantees archival standards and features a distinct textured surface adding to the enjoyment of ownership just for you.