James Doak is a painter with a musical background who uses source material from drawings, sketchbooks, photography and memory to inform his improvisational and spontaneous approach to mark-making and painting. He works mainly in acrylics and oils, whilst often utilising charcoal, pencil, collage and ink in his process. Recently James has been experimenting by painting organic shapes modelled in papier mache. The observation and absorption of landscapes, both natural and urban, is the basis for his work. Jim has attended art courses and retreats both in Scotland and St Ives, Cornwall. His work has been used on album covers and advertisement posters. Instagram: @doakjim