In James Brown's latest video blog we get a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process as he turns to his computer and uses Photoshop to develop his compositions, scale different elements and apply lighting.

When he has a final image to work with, he picks up a paintbrush. It is a fascinating process to watch as his work comes to life.

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Auckland video editor James Brown works for The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity by day, and is a painter by night. A voracious blogger James decided to bring his two great loves together and create a video blog. His video blog follows his adventure from creative conception to through to exhibition

James’ work is a complex melange of post-modern pop culture, which builds on traditions of collage. Essentially they are studies of James’ experience, reconstituted through a vision of a mythical future. His work culminates in a giant painting of goat boy, a futuristic historian who populates James’ works. This work was entered in the 2009 Wallace Art awards.

James has created a nine part video blog, documenting the passion, excitement, but also the adventure of working as an emerging painter in New Zealand. Will James make it to the finals? Follow him as his work unfolds.