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ARTIST
Charles Amos
Charles Amos is a Cape Town based artist. He started out studying Theology at Rhodes university graduating with a
Master’s Degree. Spending most of his time in the commercial world he stepped into the art world six years ago.
Charles works mainly in oil on canvas and focuses on various subject matters. He is known for his cityscapes and brightly coloured landscapes. Not wanting to restrict himself he also explores figure studies and wildlife subjects too. One of the common themes in his work is a strong sense of light and a playful use of colour.
He has successfully exhibited with the South African Society of Artists in Cape Town, the Royal Society of Oil Painters in London and with group exhibitions at local Cape Town Galleries.
Artist
James Yates
James Yates, born in Johannesburg in 1944 and raised in the Cape, showed artistic talent from the age of two. He sold his first painting at eleven and was featured in the Cape Argus at thirteen as a “successful young artist.” A six-month overland journey through Africa and Europe during his teens further fueled his creativity, and he often painted while on the move.
After finishing school at St Aidan’s College in Grahamstown and completing national service, James began a printing apprenticeship, painting only on Sundays. By 1966 he committed fully to art, holding his first solo exhibition under photographer Arthur English’s guidance. His career took off in 1970 when Readers Digest, BP, and Shell purchased and reproduced his work, establishing him as a sought-after South African artist.
In later years James developed strong ties to England after his son married a Lincolnshire native in 2001. Captivated by the region’s landscapes, he created a Lincolnshire collection alongside his Cape Town pieces. Working primarily in oil on canvas, James continues to paint both personal collections and commissioned works for clients seeking a unique portrayal of cherished scenes.