James uses a combination of techniques, including traditional painting, silk-screen printing, and stenciling to achieve his distinctive works. He finds inspiration from many sources, including trash TV, graphic design, vintage photography, popular magazines and his own passion for youth culture.

James was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada in 1979. He studied at The Ontario College of Art and Design and McMaster University. His work has been exhibited extensively, with shows throughout North America and Europe. He was recently featured in Scope London (2005). He currently lives and works in London.