James Bloom was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1968. Bloom's portraits or scenes often evoke still shots loaded with information about the subjects depicted and the artist himself, telling stories with biting wit and irony that capture the eye and quickly convey a message or feeling that will leave a lasting impact on the viewer.  In his mixed media paintings and drawings, Bloom responds to his observations of popular culture with raw, simultaneously and undeniably demanding compositions.

James Bloom currently resides in Philadelphia.