Sydney G. James Los Angeles based, Detroit bred visual artist, Sydney G. James, glides across a canvas with confident brushstrokes. She seems to be making aimless lines over a rough sketch of a face, but this is only the beginning of what will become one in an extensive collection of rich, emotional portraits. Deep hues and complex layering are signature to the works portraying familiar, friendly and familial faces. Sydney began her career as an Art Director for Global Hue Advertising Agency in Detroit. With the primary responsibility of creating print and television advertising for major international brands, she counts American Airlines, DaimlerChrysler, Verizon Wireless and Kmart as key accounts.
In 2004, Sydney moved to Los Angeles, expanding her artistic reach utilizing her design and illustration abilities with consulting projects and showcasing her paintings at several art shows. Sydney became a rising star in the art community in 2006 when she secured a staff position as resident artist for the ABC-Family show, Lincoln Heights creating all of the artwork for the set and for the character Cassie, a prodigal artist. She was also commissioned to create a work that was manipulated to create a textile for Justin Timberlake’s clothing line, William Rast as well as illustrations for children’s books. She has showcased her paintings through shows in Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, and New York. Industry insiders anticipate interesting projects and an increase in personal collectors as Sydney’s star rises. Book illustration, an animated series, and extending her collection of portraiture are projects in the works. Sydney holds a BFA in Communication Design/Illustration from the College for Creative Studies and is currently pursuing her Masters in secondary art education. |
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