Cambridge, Maryland
James Beath draws the places people carry with them.
James has created art since childhood, when an early milestone was illustrating his high school yearbook cover. Across more than 45 years of artistic experience, he has continued to find inspiration in architecture, skylines, boats, and university landmarks.
Artist story
Ink first, then color that breathes.
James Beath works from a language of line and wash. The ink establishes the recognizable structure of a building, skyline, boat, or campus landmark; watercolor gives the image its atmosphere and memory.
From his home in Cambridge, Maryland, James transforms familiar places into keepsakes. His work balances the accuracy of an architectural drawing with the movement and luminosity of watercolor.
Cambridge, Maryland
Art since childhood
45+ years of experience
Artwork detail
A closer look at line, color, and place.
Delicate ink details give each landmark its structure, while transparent watercolor brings light, atmosphere, and a sense of memory.