About Wesley James 

Wesley James (he/him) is a Portland-based multidisciplinary artist working across media and creative industries. Hailing from small town Alaska, with aesthetic roots in 70s nostalgia and outsider traditions, James’ bold, vibrant compositions speak to the subconscious, feeding curiosity in maker and viewer alike. Wildly energetic in both appearance and attitude, the decisive quality of his work is automatic; unwaveringly honest in content and form. From acrylic on canvas to crayon on cardboard, a commitment to intuition, experimentation, and just plain fun takes the lead in the studio of Wesley James.

Wesley James’ portfolio includes poster and creative design for recording artists including Weird Al Yankovic and Portugal, the Man, and product and retail design for Hasbro’s Magic the Gathering, and graphic and retail design for Liquid Death. His upcoming solo exhibition of new paintings, 1997, at Purple Door (Portland, OR), will open July 25 2025.