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FOUNDED IN 1953
DECEMBER 2025
Live oil painting with James Budden - Every Monday at 7-9pm on YouTube
‘A live oil painting from start to 昀椀nish’
James has done two ‘live portrait demonstrations’ for Bruton Art Society, and is well known to
many of you; we look forward to his return in October 2026.
If you enjoy watching a picture magically appear while it is being painted, then you ought to
have a look at the 7pm Monday livestream on YouTube of James as he talks, or as he might say
‘mumbles’, his way through the time it takes from start to 昀椀nish and it is fascinating to watch
that magic happen. The set-up involves several cameras pointing at the subject, the palette and
the canvas, so we can watch closely as the work progresses. James talks about the lighting and
the importance of shadows; we watch him mixing colours on his palette, and solving the problems that arise. “People are free to comment and ask questions as we go along, it is quite conversational
sometimes.”
James is very honest about his approach to painting and
watching the composition emerge certainly inspires me
to get my paints out!
The best place to watch the live streaming is on YouTube
at James Budden Art, where they can also be seen as an
archive of recordings. It is a wonderful opportunity to
tap into the thought processes as James solves the puzzle
of painting, and the decisions he has to make.
A very informative and fascinating experience!
www.youtube.com/@JamesBuddenArt
Dorrie Peat
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