Hoop It Up: Painting Workshop with Resident Artist Roger James

Get in the creative zone and paint like a pro at Hoop It Up, a hands-on art experience led by resident artist Roger James! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this workshop is your chance to learn professional painting techniques while creating a basketball-inspired masterpiece.

Celebrate art, movement, and the energy of the game as Roger guides you through color, texture, and composition—helping you bring your love of basketball to the canvas. Perfect for families, teens, and adults who want to express their creativity and take home a frame-worthy work of art!

• Step-by-step instruction from expert artist Roger James
• Learn professional painting techniques and color blending
• Create your own basketball-themed artwork to take home
• All materials provided, bring your creativity!
• Fun, relaxed, and inspiring atmosphere for all skill levels

ABOUT THE ARTIST ROGER JAMES

Roger James is a portrait artist out of Riverdale in Prince George’s County, MD. He has been painting for over 20 years.

Specializing in figurative oil paintings, James essentially depicts noted figures of society, particularly in the sports & entertainment genres. James has painted Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan, among others.

Mr. James is also a self-published Children's book illustrator. His Pecan series, "Pecan Runs for Class President" and "Pecan's Field Day," are currently available on Ingram Spark and Amazon in hardback and paperback. James currently takes commissioned pieces, expertly executing the likenesses of his patrons.

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