A person laughing with a painting of a sunflower behind them.

About Me

Hi, I’m James Masters, a watercolor artist based in Kansas City. I didn’t always like working in watercolor. It can be unforgiving once it hits the page, there’s no easy way back. Over time, that’s exactly what drew me in. Now it’s my primary medium.

For high-quality prints, visit my Etsy shop. Originals, limited edition matted prints, magnets, and more are available at local Kansas City events and galleries. Follow me on social media for updates.


Pure-Joy Snail Mail Club

Join the Pure Joy Snail Mail Club and receive a signed art print, a personal letter from my studio, a sticker, and occasional surprises delivered to your mailbox each month.


FIND ME IN KANSAS CITY


MOD Gallery Logo (Letters: MOD and word: Gallery)

MOD Gallery in the Crossroads
First Fridays Popup

Every First Friday

MOD Gallery in KC
1809 McGee St
Kansas City, MO 64108


Queer Narratives Festival
at The Smalter Gallery

July 17 – August 21

No Divide Logo: Orange circle with three people in it and letters NDKC

The Smalter Gallery in KC
1802 West 39th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111


Queer Narratives Festival (THE ART ALLEY)
Popup Event

August 8

The Ship
1221 Union Ave
Kansas City, MO 64101

QNF Event Page

Logo image of a painted rainbow with the text: Images Art Gallery

Images Gallery
SHOW: Annual Juried Show

July 17 – August 16

Images Art Gallery in Overland Park
7320 W 80th St
Overland Park, KS 66204


Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row
SHOW: Letter to My Future Self

July 17-August 16

Creative Spark Logo (Squirls and sparks at the top with words: Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row

Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row in Independence
10922 E Winner Rd
Independence, MO 64052


Upcoming Workshops and Classes


No matter how you found your way here, I’m glad you did. My hope is that this space encourages you, gives you something meaningful to sit with, or simply reminds you that your own path is unfolding in a way that’s worth trusting. Stay as long as you’d like — there’s room here.