James, a native of Baltimore, developed a special interest in art while he was in his fourth year of grade school. He has been pursuing his art ever since.
James has had exposure to various art forms through both academic training and personal experimentation. He has produced work for both the commercial and fine art industries. James' most recent accomplishment is the establishment of his own art business, Something For Your Soul...

Accomplishments
-Participates in various solo and group art exhibits
-Has produced various illustrations and designs for numerous clientele
-Has established Something For Your Soul Fine Art
-Has founded The Barnabas Group, a fellowship of Christian Artists

Exhibitions
-2002-Carolann's Art Gallery, Randallstown, MD
-2002-Black Heritage Art Show, Baltimore, MD
 -2001-Mt. Pleasant Spring Art Premier, Baltimore, MD
-2001-Mt. Pleasant Summer Arts Festival, Baltimore, MD
-1998-Grace Gallery, Timonium, MD
-1998-MICA Alumni Exhibit
-1993-BSA Solo Exhibit
-1992-MICA Senior Exhibit
-1991-MICA Drawing Exhibit
-1989-MICA Drawing Exhibit
-1988-BSA Senior Exhibit
-1988-Eubie Blake Cultural Center
-1987-Essex Community College Art Show
-1986-Eubie Blake Cultural Center

Clients
-Glory Salon, logo design
-J & J Buns and Bread, logo design
-MD Historical Society, illustration
-The Becker Group LTD. ,illustration
-Umoja Children Inc., Greeting card illustration
-Williams and Wilkins Co., editorial illustration
-DA DA Fashions, t-shirt illustration design
-Colonial Baptist Church, t-shirt design
-Baltimore Crisis Pregnancy Center, t-shirt design
-Clarks United Methodist Church, Illustration

Awards And Scholarships
-1991-Baltimore 3rd District Councilmanic Scholarship
-1990-Baltimore 3rd District Councilmanic Scholarship
-1988-Congressional Achievement Award presented by Congressman     Kwiesi Mfume
-1987-Medalist-NAACP Act-So Competition
-1987-Maryland Distinguished Scholar Scholarship

Education
-2001-honors-Basic HTML @ Community College of Baltimore
-2001-honors-Intermediate HTML @ Community College of Baltimore
-1992-BFA-Visual Communication/Illustration @ Maryland Institute     College of ART
-1988-Md High School Honors @ Baltimore School for The Arts