No. 76 Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart,18th Duchess of Alba

Counting down my finest works at No. 76 are the arms of Cayetana Fitz James-Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba, Requiescat in pace.

The panel is actually an example of an original concept by Andrew of what he calls his 'Jamieson Tree'. A golden tree of chivalry which shows the coat of arms of the patron and the insignia of the Orders of Knighthood to which they belong.

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No. 84 From James David Juliano's Collection

Although David has a large collection of my work I have always liked the crest I painted of his coat of arms showing St. Edward the Confessor.

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No. 97 Prince William's, 'Letters Patent'

This piece of work probably had to be one of the most nerve wracking of my career. I was blessed to do some work for Queen Elizabeth. I thought that the first piece they would ask me to do would be low key. In fact I was asked to produce the Letters Patent granting Prince William his three titles including the one William and Catherine would later become so well known for, the Dukedom of Cambridge. I knew the Queen would be signing it in her customary spot in the upper right hand corner and that she has an incredible eye for detail which can only add to one's anxiety. This document had to be flawless and contain all the knowledge and skill I had achieved in decades working as a professional artist. The Queen has a great sense of humour and so I had some fun in one of the decorative borders by showing the dragon of Wales hovering and rescuing the lion of England a tongue in cheek reference to William's career. She thanked me by inviting my wife and I to a garden party.

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No.85 From the Christopher Chambers Collection

I have painted this subject before, many years ago but in a Georgia O'Keefe moment I burned it. This version was begun in 2009 but abandoned until 2012 when I finally completed it. Again, focusing on myth and legend. James

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