Born in Cheshire in 1970, James Middleton went on to study graphic design and illustration at university in Bristol where he further developed his distinctive style of light-hearted watercolour painting.<br> <br> His passion for food, love of cooking and desire for all things delicious has led him to create a series of paintings based on a traditional food theme, which he continues to expand on. His humorous characters and quirky style lend themselves well to this theme.<br> <br> He has travelled extensively with his paintbrush and palette. His cityscapes, including Manhattan, Hong Kong and Paris are ablaze with colour and offer a slightly more vibrant style of painting. The countries of Zimbabwe and Zanzibar and the Provence region of France have also had a great influence. His paintings reflect his time spent in these areas, with large cumbersome figures enjoying a relaxing life in the midday sun. He currently lives in Wiltshire with his wife and two boys.<br>
