Artist Bio
I’m James Honeycutt, a self-taught mixed-media artist living and working in beautiful San Diego, California.
In the rush of daily life, we often overlook the quiet beauty that surrounds us. My art seeks to capture that magic, bringing the wonder of nature into your home and creating a personal connection to the natural world.
My art journey...
My creative side has always been present, but it wasn't until 2023, at the age of 57, that I discovered my true calling as a painter.
From a young age, I was drawn to creative expression, finding joy in drawing, singing, and even teaching myself piano. My early creative pursuits also included poetry, culminating in a publication in a national magazine.
Around the age of eleven, my parents encouraged me to focus on improving my math and science grades. This led me to set aside my creative pursuits and dedicate my energies to those subjects, as well as computers. At sixteen, I discovered software programming, which has become my lifelong career.
Though my primary focus shifted to technology, creativity continued to nudge its way into my life. I maintained a near-daily piano practice, and even my software career in user interface design allowed me to engage with artistic principles. Yet, my deeper artistic aspirations remained unfulfilled, a persistent, underlying drive.
In May 2023, the art of Georgia O'Keeffe, displayed at the San Diego Museum of Art, became a catalyst. Standing before her canvases, something shifted within me. The realization that I was a painter washed over me with such force that I was moved to tears. It was a moment of profound self-discovery.
Since my epiphany, I've been on a whirlwind journey of artistic exploration. I've embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, from taking courses and workshops to immersing myself in art books and podcasts. My painting practice has been a daily ritual since July 2023.
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