§ Artist · Verified
James Clearwater
Mural · Painting · Public Art · Vancouver, Canada
Muralist & acrylic painter · BC
Statement
Large-scale public work is my medium. I collaborate with neighbourhoods to create murals that reflect the community's own story back to them — raw, durable, site-specific.
Portfolio
Rainforest Canopy (Gastown)
Exterior acrylic · 2024
Tide Lines
Spray & roll · 2023
Reviews · 4.8 from 4
★★★★★Derek Holt4/23/2026
James transformed a blank concrete wall into something the whole neighbourhood talks about. He was meticulous in the planning phase, had zero issues working on-site, and the finished mural is beyond anything we imagined. Highly recommend.
★★★★★Angela Park2/22/2026
We hired James for a large exterior mural at our brewery. He managed the full project — scaffolding, weather delays, the lot — without missing a beat. The mural has become a landmark. Booked him again already.
★★★★★Trevor Sandhu1/3/2026
Great muralist with strong skills and good communication. The design process took a couple of extra rounds than expected but the final result is excellent. Would hire for the next project.
★★★★★Melissa Yamamoto10/25/2025
James did a 20-foot mural for a client's restaurant and it's now the most photographed spot in the neighbourhood. His process is collaborative and thoughtful. You can tell he cares about the work — not just the cheque.