© 2024 James Owen Thomas
About
PowerPoint presentations are an effective means of giving the audience visual information on the following topics:
- My early diagnosis of autism and how I used pictures for communication.
- Special interests in nature that led to voluntary- and ambassador work.
- How my idea for environmental art came about and where it has taken me.
- Why I incorporate used National Lottery scratchcards and other recycled materials in my work.
- My various techniques and attention to detail needed to create intricate, mosaic-style collages.
- My art space/studio and current exhibitions.
- Supporting charities and anti-litter campaigns.
The Speaker
National Award-Winning Artist, James Owen Thomas was presented the Young Champion’s Award at the Royal Horticultural Society event in 2019.
A former student of Bradford School of Art, James also achieved a Gold Arts Award through the York Theatre Royal. As an ambassador for the Tree Council, he received training in public speaking and has had opportunities to travel to events and speak at schools and colleges about climate change.
“We must all do more to help our planet before it’s too late. Being an ambassador allows me to spread that message more widely to young people across the country.”
James became a COP26 One Step Greener ambassador for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. He was invited to 10 Downing Street and to COP26 Glasgow.
Previously working from his gallery in Pateley Bridge near Harrogate, James has recently moved to a large new art space / studio near Otley: https://mackenziesyorkshirefarmshop.co.uk/
As a result of an appearance on BBC Gardeners’ World, a book is being published in 2025 about James’ life, art and autism.
Testimonials
“Your talk and power point presentation were superb. You are an excellent speaker, and your thoughtful presentation, with just the right number of illustrations was excellent. I have had nothing but positive feedback from the group and a number of members that have since heard about it, were extra sorry to have missed you. I will be encouraging them to go and visit your gallery and chat to you in person.”
Booking
For more information and to book a PowerPoint presentation, please email art@jamesowenthomas.com