“I am a visual storyteller. I am here capturing infatuation before the magic escapes and showing ephemeral as part of permanence. Making aesthetic interpretation in fine art according to taste then delivering it in its most immediate and pure visual representation with attention to personal influences about sustainable aesthetic value.”
James was born in Wheaton, Maryland and now resides in rural Poolesville, MD. He attended the Corcoran School of Art, Montgomery College, and the University of Maryland.
He has developed a drawing technique with pen and ink of candid images showing public places that exemplify modern culture.
He chooses mediums depending on the subject. His paintings are of many subject matters. His art transforms the ordinary into revealing objects of interest.
James has participated in many communities’ art programs. He became President of the Montgomery Art Association after serving as Vice President.
Click here to see a video of James’s painting process and teaching philosophy.
Current and Upcoming Classes
WINTER CLASSES
Onsite Basic Drawing $305
James Vissari
Su, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
1/22/2023-3/19/2023
SPRING
Onsite Learning to Draw and Paint $240.00
James Vissari
Tu, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
4/18/2023-6/6/2023
Onsite Basic Drawing $240.00
James Vissari
Tu, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
4/18/2023-6/6/2023
Offsite Paint Perspective en Plein Air at the C&O Canal Workshop $200.00
James Vissari
W, Th, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
4/26/2023-4/27/2023
Offsite Paint with Passion en Plein Air on the C&O Canal Workshop $200.00
James Vissari
W, Th, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
5/24/2023-5/25/2023
SUMMER
Onsite Paint with Passion en Plein Air on the C&O Canal Workshop $200.00
James Vissari
W,Th, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
6/21/2023-6/22/2023
Onsite Color Theory $240.00
James Vissari
Sa, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
7/8/2023-8/26/2023
Onsite Composition $240.00
James Vissari
Sa, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
7/8/2023-8/19/2023