James

I am an an Australian artist born in 1973, currently based on the Sunshine Coast. With a Diploma in Illustration, a Certificate III in Community Support, a Blue Card, an NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), a First Aid Certificate, and CPR certification, he is deeply committed to both art and community welfare.

From a young age, I the captivated by drawing, and as a self-taught artist, I have exhibited my work along Australia’s east coast, from North Queensland to Sydney and Melbourne. Renaissance Funk reflects my artistic journey and is infused with the spirit of community engagement, drawing inspiration from various art studios, co-ops, and poetry societies.

After marriage, I moved into design, and have been a freelance illustrator/designer for over 20 years. Work in the disability sector.

I have a dedication to community support, evident in roles, where I no combines my artistic talents with a commitment to helping others, particularly through initiatives that promote creativity and well-being.

Having spent time in two live-in art studios—Surranderd Studio and Vagabond Art Studio— I have transitioned into roles as an illustrator and designer while maintaining a strong focus on community involvement. I am also passionate about poetry and am currently working on a series of anthologies and children’s books.

With over thirty years of experience, I thrive as a vagabond artist, dedicated to exploring human creativity and fostering community connections through the lens of Renaissance Funk.