painting in-between moments
Abstract artist Payton James, standing in her art studio in Michigan with abstract paintings in the background.

Payton examines the concept of liminality, a transitional moment in one's life, using a variety of media and texture. She explores these spaces by painting vast expanses, reminiscent of a landscape that is inviting and intriguing, yet somehow inaccessible.

about payton

  • Ann Arbor Muralist, Payton James standing in front her a colorful mural of a downtown Ann Arbor city scene featuring a clock tower, trees, and theater signs in an indoor setting.

    Murals

    Hand-painted murals across Southeast Michigan and beyond.

  • Abstract landscape painting with a cloudy sky and rays of sunlight, featuring a winding road and city skyline in soft pastel and muted tones.

    Shop Available Work

    Original fine art inspired by liminal spaces.

  • A four-panel abstract painting depicting a misty, mountainous landscape in shades of gray, white, and blue.

    Commissions

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