James Melvin obtained a B.S. degree in Art Education/Design from N.C. A&T State University.  Mr. Melvin is comfortable painting with oils, pastels, acrylics, colored pencils and mixed media.  His theme of his work is peace. 

      You are invited in to his studio to look at his work and see the beauty he finds in the world of seascapes, lighthouses, ethnic art, landscapes, coastal art and more. The diversity of the work of this artist/illustrator is amazing.  All books puchased from this site will be autographed by the illustrator.  James Melvin's Studio is located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina where he lives and works.