Based in South Queensland, James has been into art for more than 50 years and is also a singer-songwriter of rock ballads & the blues, and has written 1800 poems.

James paints on canvas using both oils and acrylics, depending on the piece.

Inspired in art by Jackson Pollock, his musical heroes Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Springsteen, John Cougar Mellencamp and Paul Kelly.

James started learning guitar in 1982.

James later added vocals, piano, keyboards, bass & harmonica (blues harp) to his musical skills.