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James Davis has established a reputation as one of
southeastern North Carolina's most unique and recognized artists. Working from
his studio in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, Davis mixes art media such as
oil, charcoal and watercolor to achieve a textured, layered surface that adds
an abstract quality to his impressionistic subjects. He has attracted a
strong, growing interest from artists, art critics and the art-buying public.
Regional arts critic and
jazz/blues performer, Arthur Shuey, has labeled James Davis' approach as
"Myxolydian" after the primary jazz scale designed to intentionally darken and
lighten selected elements of a piece through alteration of the sound. In the
case of James Davis' painting technique, "Myxolydian," refers to the mixing of
art elements through the visual spectrum. "He is, in effect, playing in a
different key than most other painters," summarizes Mr. Shuey. James Davis'
art is held in private collections throughout North and South Carolina.
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