A Closer Look at the Work of James McDemas

Carolyn McDemas shares memories in photos of her son James work work, who was an artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach. Her son will had one of his sculptures installed at the Costa Mesa City Hall and will also have it officially dedicated in ceremony in December.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

Carolyn McDemas shares memories and photos of her son James work. James McDemas was an artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach who had one of his sculptures installed at the Costa Mesa City Hall and will have it officially dedicated in ceremony in December.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

James McDemas is shown in old pictures. McDemas was an artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach who had a sculpture installed at Costa Mesa City Hall.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

Sam Chiodo shows the ecclectic signs and posters james McDemas collected. McDemas was a contemporary artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach who had a sculpture installed at Costa Mesa City Hall.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

James McDemas is shown in a picture, second from right, with fellow art students. McDemas was an artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach who had a sculpture installed at Costa Mesa City Hall.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

James McDemas is shown in a photo with one of his most popular ideas, a neon “ART” sign. McDemas was an artist, designer, and sculptor from Newport Beach.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

Carolyn McDemas holds a self-portrait of her late son James, who was an artist, designer, and sculptor who from Newport Beach. Her son had one of his sculptures installed at the Costa Mesa City Hall and will have it officially dedicated in ceremony in December.  (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)