Synthia Saint James is internationally recognized as both an artist and an author. She was born in 1949 in Los Angeles, and developed her art by watching its effects on the people who viewed it – especially the children. Her work is found on many commercial products and on over fifty book covers, including books by Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Iyanla Vanzant and Julia Boyd.
Synthia Saint James has seven children's picture books on the market, including two that she wrote in their entirety; The Gifts of Kwanzaa and Sunday. She also has two books of poetry and prose; Girlfriends and Can I Touch You, Love Poems and Affirmations, an audio book. She is always happy to sign copies of her books for her young readers when she visits the gallery.
Synthia has made several visits to the gallery over the years, and was always happy to discuss her work.
