James Ballantyne

James Ballantyne is a self-taught artist who has been painting for over 20 years. Working predominately in oil on canvas, Ballantyne creates impressive photo-realist scenes that celebrate the beauty of our local coastlines. 

James Ballantyne first trained in 3D animation early in his career, where he worked on TV shows and films. In 2013, he decided to pick up the paint brush full time. Now based in Orewa, Ballantyne finds endless inspiration in his local surroundings which he translates to the canvas, capturing the stunning natural beauty of the many beaches that are found on the Hibiscus Coast.

James Ballantyne was a finalist in the Adam Portrait Award (2016), and he exhibits his work in galleries around New Zealand. 
Ballantyne creates impressive photo-realist scenes that celebrate the beauty of our local coastlines. 
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james ballantyne artworks available at black door gallery

​James Ballantyne
Rest (Maygrove Lake, Orewa, Auckland)
Oil on Canvas
700 x 1500mm
2024
$9500
​Available
​James Ballantyne
The Promise (Hatfields Beach)
Oil on Canvas
910 x 1210mm
2023
$8500
​Available upon Request
​James Ballantyne
Roar
Oil on Canvas
700 x 1500mm
2023
$8800
​Available Upon Request
​James Ballantyne
Stoic (Mangawhai Heads)​
Oil on Canvas
450 x 910mm
2023
$5100
​Available

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