Stephen James (b. 1957, Cessnock) completed a Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) at the University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts, Sydney (1992) before graduating with a Master of Art at the University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts (1994).

• Art Practice – painting, drawing, sculpting, animation, mural making (public art)
• Art Teaching – group classes, individual tuition, special needs specialist
• Art Research – researcher at University of Newcastle, Australia