James Bland

Brief Biography

Born 1979, Grimsby

Education:

• Canterbury Christchurch University
• Grimsby College of Art & Design
• Caistor Grammar School

Membership of societies:

• New English Art Club
• Contemporary British Portrait Painters

Awards

• 2015         Winner, Doreen McIntosh Prize
• 2014         Runner-up, Visitors’ Choice Award, Threadneedle Prize
• 2013         1st Prize winner, Winsor & Newton Oil Painters Award
• 2007         Winner, Janet Konstam Travel Award
• 2007         Winner, Artist Residency, Centro Verrocchio, Tuscany

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