About Us
Adrienne Adams
My roots in design go back to childhood, when drawing and building were two of my favorite pastimes; I discovered an interest in a multi-disciplinary approach to the world early. Education at the Evergreen State College reinforced this passion for blending the theoretical with the tangible. In 1981 I started my first business, Madrona Knives, which I operated for over 17 years.
Knifemaking demands a solid understanding of technique and theory, as well as patience with difficult media. These skills served me well when designing my first website while on the staff at the Lopez Island Library. My position there required that I develop expertise with computers, and I found an aptitude for working with these powerful—but often frustrating—tools. Working with computer novices became one of the most rewarding aspects of my job and helped me to appreciate what it takes to make a web site user-friendly.
The San Juans have a thriving volunteer spirit. It’s most important for me as both a citizen and a businessperson to give back to our community. I have supported the Lopez Island Historical Society as their web designer & developer for over two years. I’m also a co-founder of the Friends of Lopez Hill, a completely volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Lopez Hill. My particular passion is trailbuilding, and over the last ten years I have spent countless hours scouting and building trails on this very special piece of land in the heart of the Island.
View Adrienne's LinkedIn profile
James Barron
James grew up in Mississippi, and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He received the Dean's Scholarship for Outstanding Ability in 1985 and 1986 and Outstanding Graphic Student Award in 1987. He graduated with a BFA degree in Graphic Communications. After graduation James joined the University and taught Advanced 2-D Design.
James then moved to Atlanta to begin a career in advertising and design, including five years as Art Director at Adair Greene Advertising. After ten years as an art director and a growing disillusionment with art as a means to a marketing end, he took a leap of faith and decided to focus his talents on the creation of fine arts.
James has been creating fine art for the past ten years. His paintings, furniture and sculpture are in private and corporate collections throughout the Southeast. His work has been exhibited in numerous group and solo shows in Atlanta.
Ready for a change, James left the South and moved to Lopez Island in 2004. He now enjoys the pace of island life, which reminds him somewhat of the rural South. He's excited about coming back into the design field, as long as the job doesn't require him to shave and wear a suit.
