JAMES HENDERSHOTT

MEDIUM

Painting

ARTIST STATEMENT

“My work captures the raw, visceral poetry of the Port of Long Beach, as well as the untamed beauty of California and the Southwest desert. Commissioned portraitist.”

ARTIST BIO

James Hendershott grew up in Irvine, studied Illustration and Animation at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and earned a BFA in Sculpture from ASU. Inspired by masters like Rockwell and Sargent, he explored portraiture, the figure, and the city itself.

His work captures two worlds—the raw, industrial energy of the Port of Long Beach and the vast, timeless beauty of California and the Southwest. From fiery smokestacks to sun-drenched deserts, his paintings are bold and immersive. Now working from his Irvine studio, he takes on landscapes, portraits, and commissions for collectors, businesses, and public spaces