A childhood doodler, James McAllen was naturally drawn to graffiti during his teenage years, trying out various styles of urban expression and admittedly also “getting into a bit of mischief.” Eventually he turned his illustration skills from embankments to paper.

Especially drawn to screenprinting and illustration, McAllen learned how to translate his designs onto the computer, which led to a successful career in graphic design. Exploring his fine art side, he is currently painting abstract landscapes and applying a softer hand to his work. A resident of southern California, McAllen has participated in group shows in San Francisco and on the East Coast.