James Peery considers painting a calling. A self Calling.

A true artist develops a style within himself and his work that may or may not be recognized by the artist as good. This is the main reason why painting is not an easy thing to do. It is also why the work of such artists as Picasso, Matisse and Cezanne changed throughout their lives. They searched for something other than expressing their talent.

Matisse wrote, "Style is an inability to do anything else." Peery believes that his style will carry through in his work and that this will one day provide a value to the paintings far beyond their decorative qualities. They will possess the rarest of qualities in that they will be unique and recognizable.

Peery has been a professional artist since 1990. He has participated in numerous one man shows, group shows and his paintings are held in private collections throughout the country. For years, he spent time at his home in the South of France and now works in Michigan, where he has a summer gallery in the resort town of Harbor Springs.

Please contact James directly to arrange to purchase art or to discuss your needs.