SPLENDID ISOLATION BY ZOE JAMES-WILLIAMS

BALLET PAINTING BY ZOE JAMES-WILLIAMS

SPLENDID ISOLATION BY ZOE JAMES-WILLIAMS

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Tying Ribbons by Zoe James-Williams

TYING RIBBONS BY ZOE JAMES-WILLIAMS

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The Swan by Zoe James-Williams

The Swan by Zoe James-Williams

This was one of my first ballet paintings painted in pastel from a production of Swan Lake. 

Painted Lovers Series by Zoe James-Williams featuring Romeo and Juliet

Celebrating #PaintedLovers with The National Gallery in the run up to Valentines Day

I am posting one of my paintings featuring lovers from the world  of ballet

Xander Parish and Viktoria Tereshkina of The Mariinsky Ballet dancing Romeo and Juliet

Watercolour

Painted Lovers by Zoe James-Williams celebrating with The National Gallery

To celebrate the run up to Valentines Day I am posting a painting featuring lovers from the world of ballet every day up to February 14th!

The Embrace by Zoe James-Williams

Featuring principal dancers 

Akzhol Mussahanov and Ekaterina Bortykova

Carlos Acosta, Behind The Scenes At The On Before Tour

I was absolutely thrilled to be invited to the dress rehearsal of the show On Before starring the legendary ballet dancer Carlos Acosta so that I may capture him for my paintings.  A mix of contemporary dance that perfectly showed off his dancing prowess, the show was an inspiration and I am looking forward to creating a series of striking paintings capturing him in motion. 

Carlos Acosta is principal dancer and choreographer with The Royal Ballet and has been a guest dancer all over the world including with The Bolshoi. He is the true Renaissance Man, ballet dancer, choreographer, actor and best selling writer. His biography, No Way Home is his extraordinary journey growing up in Cuba to becoming an international ballet star. Its a must read. 


While watching him in the empty auditorium as he and his partner Royal Ballet Prima Ballerina Zenaida Yanowsky went through their steps I knew there is nothing like see the live performance, the sweat and the work that goes into each dance and also the relaxed moments that the audience does not get to see. This privileged position enables me to capture the ballet dancer in their true essence. 

Harmony in White, Ballerina Painting by Zoe James-Williams

New painting of a ballerina called Harmony in White. Recently on Twitter The National Gallery started a tag #PaintedDancers to ask followers what dance paintings were their favourite or were there any dance artists out there! Well it would have been rude not to partake in a conversation about #PaintedDancers. This and an Iana Salenko painting were added by me and it was lovely to get such a great response. 

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This was painted using mixed media including pastels. Unfortunately this is on nutmeg #MuranoPastel paper which #DalerRowney discontinued. I had to buy my local art shop Harrisons Stationers in the Uplands what was left of their supply. It's dwindling fast but I was pleased with the way this came out especially the skirt as I 've never painted one this big before!!

New Painting of Iana Salenko, Prima Ballerina

Iana Salenko, Prima Ballerina in rehearsal. This was just before she started to rehearse for La Grand Pas Classique. Brought the house down on the night! I used pastel and washi paper ( for an extra fluffy tutu!) on midnight blue paper.

Watercolour of Xander Parish and Viktoria Tereshkina, Mariinsky

New watercolour of Xander Parish and Viktoria Tereshkina, Mariinsky Ballet, while performing Romeo and Juliet at The Royal Opera House. From the Star Crossed Lovers Series

Happy New Year!

Wishing Everyone a Magical 2015! 

Love Zoe xx