James got started doing graphic designs in the fall of 1985, and then in 1989 he put it aside until the summer of 1997 when he took a management job at a sign and graphic design company. James remained with that company for 3 years and then in January of 2000 him and his wife, Mary, started Nightshade Productions to bring specialized services to businesses and individuals around the world. Over the course of the last 7 years they have had the pleasure of catering to the needs of several award winning and champion customers.