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Discover the artwork, inspirations and creative process of Ian James Roche through features and stories.

Artist Talk Magazine: The Beginnings of Ian James Roche’s Pastel Practice

Oct 19, 2026

Artist Talk Magazine: The Beginnings of Ian James Roche’s Pastel Practice

The November 2025 Artist Talk feature traces the personal and artistic influences behind Roche’s large-scale pastel paintings on sheetrock.

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Light in Motion: The Personal Roots of Ian James Roche’s Abstract Art

Oct 19, 2026

Light in Motion: The Personal Roots of Ian James Roche’s Abstract Art

Rebecca Padgett’s Elevate profile connects Roche’s Long Island studio practice with childhood drawing, family influence, music and spiritual expression.

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Inside Ian James Roche’s Intuitive Pastel Process: The Artistcloseup Interview

Oct 19, 2026

Inside Ian James Roche’s Intuitive Pastel Process: The Artistcloseup Interview

In Artistcloseup, Roche describes working in short bursts, returning to works in progress and allowing line and colour to develop through intuition.

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Ian James Roche’s 2026 People’s Artist Milestone: Pastel Art from Long Island

Oct 19, 2026

Ian James Roche’s 2026 People’s Artist Milestone: Pastel Art from Long Island

A June 2026 competition milestone offers a way into Ian James Roche’s large-scale pastel paintings, intuitive process and Long Island studio practice.

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Beyond Words Issue 62: Ian James Roche’s Abstract Art Beside Poetry

Oct 19, 2026

Beyond Words Issue 62: Ian James Roche’s Abstract Art Beside Poetry

A credited artwork in the January 2026 issue of Beyond Words invites a closer look at colour, composition and the meeting of visual art and poetry.

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The Scene, Issue 24: Abstract Colour on a Magazine Cover

Oct 19, 2026

The Scene, Issue 24: Abstract Colour on a Magazine Cover

The July 2025 cover of The Scene brings Ian James Roche’s artwork into a publishing setting, offering a new way to look at colour, rhythm and scale.

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Art Seen: Birth of a Superhero, Find More Light and Intuitive Abstraction

Oct 19, 2026

Art Seen: Birth of a Superhero, Find More Light and Intuitive Abstraction

Art Seen’s Winter 2025 feature pairs two of Ian James Roche’s pastel paintings with a concise account of intuition, material and spiritual expression.

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Birth of a Superhero: From Sheetrock Experiment to Dan’s Papers NYC Cover

Oct 19, 2026

Birth of a Superhero: From Sheetrock Experiment to Dan’s Papers NYC Cover

The January 2025 Dan’s Papers feature revisits the first large pastel painting that helped Ian James Roche recognise his creative voice.

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Intimacy Eclipso: Colour, Movement and the Story Behind the Dan’s Papers Cover

Oct 19, 2026

Intimacy Eclipso: Colour, Movement and the Story Behind the Dan’s Papers Cover

Oliver Peterson’s interview explores the literary inspiration, 2017 eclipse and material choices behind Ian James Roche’s Intimacy Eclipso.

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Guides to collecting art and choosing it for your space

Explore spiritual art, interior design, commission planning and limited-edition print gifts. These practical guides connect Ian’s work with the questions collectors and designers bring to it.

Spiritual Art: Intuitive Pastels, Ink and a Connection to Life

Explore spiritual beauty, expressive colour and intuitive ink drawings in Ian James Roche’s original pastel artwork and personal creative practice.

Artwork for Your Home: Colour, Scale and a Room to Live With

Choose original wall art for a lounge, hallway, bedroom, dining room or studio, with practical guidance on scale, colour and interior design.

Art for Offices, Hospitality and Shared Spaces

Plan artwork for business interiors, offices, hotels, restaurants and shared spaces, with thoughtful guidance for designers and commissioning teams.

Commissioned Artwork: Planning Scale, Wall Drawings and a Clear Brief

Prepare an enquiry about custom artwork, commissioned pastel art and interior wall drawings, including dimensions, materials and practical project questions.

Limited-Edition Giclée Prints: A Thoughtful Art Gift

Discover signed art prints as creative birthday, wedding, anniversary and Christmas gifts, and learn what to check before choosing a limited edition.