VAN JAMES

Mr. James is an Hawaiian-based artist and author. He is a an art teacher with over 40 years of experience, co-director of an adult education program, and editor of Pacifica Journal. As an artist, he has exhibited in Europe, the United States, and Japan. His paintings have received awards and are found in numerous private collections. He is active as a freelance graphic designer and writes articles for journals and magazines. Mr. James works with us as a visual art mentor, helping us incorporate artistic practices into our programs that can help us to connect to our inner selves.