James, a native of Baltimore, developed a special interest in art while in his fourth year of grade school. It was then that he decided to be an artist. James was blessed with having the opportunity to nurture his talent through participation in various community art programs and workshops during his preteen years which prepared him for an academic art education at the Baltimore School For The Arts High School. After which he went on to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in visual communication from the Maryland Institute College of art.
After college, James began a career in freelance commercial art. He has completed illustrations for various publications including Physical Therapy Today Magazine and Umoja Children Inc. Greeting Cards. His work has also been showcased in various art exhibitions throughout Maryland.
Today in addition to freelance illustration, a major portion of James’s time is devoted to the fine art market through which he makes available to clientele his original artwork and reproductions of his original artwork. James also offers such commercial services as website development and logo design.
James believes that his art is a gift from God and thus a vehicle through which he can creatively express his three convictions: cultural awareness, family values and his faith in God . It is these convictions that have led James to establish his own art company, Something For Your Soul (SFYS). Through SFYS it is James’s goal to provide art that is more than merely cute wall decoration. He wishes to set a standard of art that penetrates the surface of one’s admiration and ministers to the soul.