Biography

James Booker was born in Harlem,Ny and raised in Bradenton,Florida by his Great Grandparents. from 9 months old learning to draw from comic books his Grandparents bought him as child. He was influence by his mentor the Legendary‘’Diamond Teeth Mary McClain who was a American Blue and Gospel Singer that lived a cross the street from his home.He was also mentored by ‘’Sweet Alice Harris.” He studied neo-classical art,became a professional portrait artist and went on to paint America Famous Personalities .Now he is even more inspired to create unique Portraits that can educate as well has Record History. The skill and the development of composing compositions Creating beautiful portraits that enable the viewer to visually and mentally step in to a portal doorway of-time,events,people and places, bringing a feeling of Nostalgia sentimentality for the past, and a positive out look for the future. a well painted portrait can document the time and place with happy personal associations. The art portraiture also have had a cultural and historical significance in our world in which we can learn from.This encourages & motivate the present and future generations to dream and set higher goals, that makes us a better people and this world a better place.