For some ten years James Broomfield has been focussed on developing his second career as a contemporary abstract painter. During an early career in the Royal Air Force he studied Sociology at Hatfield Polytechnic (now the University of Hertfordshire) and then gained a Diploma in Management Studies before taking an MBA at Cranfield University where he was a Visiting Fellow for some ten years.

Now retired from a career in consulting and marketing professional services James has studied Fine Art at a number of prestigious art schools including The Slade (for its foundation programme); The Faculdade de Belas Artes of the University of Lisbon; and the University of Hertfordshire.

James’ work is held in a number of public and private collections in the UK and overseas. In recent times he has contributed to exhibitions in London and beyond, and held successful solo shows in 2008. 2009, and 2010. His next public exhibition will be at The Hat Factory in Luton from 2-13 October 2010.