This is Me:

My story starts in Pacifica, CA where I was born James M. Vreeland III, son of Jim and Lauri who were both extremely passionate about the environment, the community, and my brother and me. It’s the support of my family that has allowed me to pursue my passions (like glassblowing, graphic design, printmaking, and surfing) and find beauty in everyday life.

Now I’m based in San Jose, CA, having recently graduated with a BA in Design Studies from San Jose State University, specializing in Graphic Design. At SJSU, I gained experience at the hands of my talented and knowledgeable professors and also through serving as Print Designer, and eventually Editor-in-Chief, of Meatspace Art Magazine - the campus’s art and humor magazine. This coming year I’ll continue to blow glass as a volunteer at SJSU and further hone the graphic design skills I gained there.

Over the last decade, I’ve been lucky enough to find organizations and peers who have inspired me to push the limits of my creativity and leadership in diverse and productive directions. Most recently I’ve begun working as the Communications Coordinator at The Bay Area Glass Institute, an organization that inspires me to support fellow glass artists and continue my own career in glass.

I am so excited to continue to find fellow artists and humans to collaborate with and to build alongside.