James Haskins

James was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan.  His study of the visual arts has included instruction from a variety of artist teachers in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the UK.  These teachers have included Jack Anderson, Ward Schell, Donna Kriekle, Glen Howarth, Carol Rae,Jenn Robins Andrew Baldwin.

James's interest in printmaking is rooted in a lifelong interest in painting and photography inspired by his father and his Uncle.

For James, the world of printmaking provides the challenge of creating an image that is pleasing to the eye and then, by hand, to produce it time and again with each resulting image being an original in its own right.  It is in this challenge that he finds the lure to printmaking and it is this challenge that keeps his interest and constantly pushes his ability and desire to improve and refine both technique and style.

Most of his images are found in the common things we see each day and yet often don't take the time to notice; an eagle in a tree, a line of trees in the forest, a simple flower - printmaking allows sharing the vision of these things and gives them a longer life through the print.

James's original prints have been included in shows at:

·  Martin Batchelor Gallery, Victoria, British Columbia

·  Community Arts Council Gallery, Victoria British Columbia