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Creativity at work.

I have taken my life long knowledge of visual communications and used it to explore ideas and concepts in various ways.

I’ve spent a lifetime exploring the ways we communicate visually, and my art grows from that curiosity. Each piece begins with an idea — a concept that I want to bring to life — because for me, the idea always comes before the style or medium.

My influences are many: musicians, nature, fellow artists, designers, and everyday Americans. But nothing inspires me more than the treasures of the twentieth century — a time when our nation demonstrated its potential on the world stage. How we measure that success is complex, of course, but the creativity, design, and spirit of that era continue to shape the way I approach my work today.

Sometimes, my art is rooted in the present, using historical imagery as a lens to comment on current events. Other times, it’s simply a way to celebrate a bygone era — to pause and appreciate how far we’ve come in a world of constant technological change. It’s never about slowing down; it’s about perspective, texture, and story.

My process is straightforward. I begin with sketches, then choose the medium that best suits the concept. Printmaking is my primary method — usually screen prints in limited editions, often hand-painted so that no two are ever the same. I also work digitally, but even here, I like to start with traditional media like watercolor, pencil, or ink to build texture and depth before scanning and refining the work digitally.

Whether traditional, digital, or a mix of both, my goal is to craft art that resonates — that communicates, inspires, and invites people to see the world through both the past and the present.

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Legal. All images on this site are copyrighted. S. Christopher James and the Union Design Company own all reproduction rights. This means that as much as you enjoy the work, you cannot reproduce it for monetary gain without permission. This is true whether you purchase a print or share online. If the art is shared online, please give credit to the creator (me); This is a good practice for all use of artists’ works. Creative rights will always belong to the artist or entity that produced the work. Use this line for noting the artist where appropriate: © S. Christopher James. Thanks for your understanding.

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