James Adams is a goth fantasy pinup illustrator whose art revolves around a celebration of the female form. His drawings come to life with bite and snarl - an artist that creates it like he sees it, female empowerment outside the confinement of labels. "I was five years old. I remember flipping through one of my mother's woman's magazines and there was an illustration of a female in lingerie. I felt compelled to draw it. I've been hooked ever since. I draw every moment I can. I visualize the illustration before I even buy the illustration board for it. After going through reference material, I take a walk in the park or around the corner to gather my thoughts. I love the contrasting nature of ink drawings. I've always been attracted to noir. I grew up watching The Addams Family and The Munsters. To this day, those characters still play a huge influence on my art. When color is used right, it can create moods that are unforgettable. However, black and white moodsgain a stronger presence in my head."