I'm Sarah Spann James, but you can call me SJ. I'm a digital artist currently based in the Pacific Northwest with over a decade of experience working as a graphic designer and surface designer. In recent years, I've pivoted more toward fine art which is my primary focus now.
I balance my life as a full-time artist with academic pursuits in Art History and New Media. Additionally, I work as a gallery assistant at an academic art gallery.
My current art projects are a journey into the realm of emotions, viewed through the prism of non-human entities. This exploration is more than just a stylistic choice; it's a personal reflection of my own thoughts and feelings and a way to analyze the complexities of sentience and singularity. My style, characterized by a playful melancholy, seeks to evoke a unique emotional response, drawing viewers into a world where the lines between human and artificial consciousness blur.
Each piece I create is digitally hand-drawn on my iPad using either Adobe Fresco or Procreate. Because of the theme of my work, I like to utilize AI collaboration for conceptual brainstorming and inspiration/reference images for my pre-sketch collages and idea boards.
Looking ahead, I dream of opening my own art space or gallery, with a spotlight on digital art. My vision is to create a haven that celebrates the digital renaissance, a place where art is accessible, inclusive, and resonant with the stories of our time.
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