Born and raised in upstate New York James was fascinated by the illustrations of comic books but also in love with the landscape. As a youth he sharpened his skills with pen and ink as well as oil paints. Moving to Pittsburgh in 2003 to attend the Art Institute, he further developed his skills with new mediums such as acrylic and charcoal. Very much inspired by human anatomy and physiology, James nicely conveys human thought and emotions through beautiful art. Some call it "visionary" art. This artist/musician is most inspired by human interactions and the spirit.