Jim is an American watercolorist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a painter, musician and author. Jim challenges himself to paint water media in a deep, vibrant key while seeking beauty, balance and craftsmanship. His influences include Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Charles Burchfield, Milford Zornes, Georgia O’Keefe and Arthur Haddock. Natural forms, water, skyscapes, the personality of animals and imaginary landscapes are some of the subjects Jim explores. He began painting avidly in 2003 and is dedicated to a full life of learning and expression through water-based media.
Jim challenges himself to paint water media in a deep, vibrant key while seeking beauty, balance and craftsmanship.
About Jim
Jim's class offerings in watercolor
new mexico
landscapes
Learn how to paint aspen trees in this class that will teach you the fundamentals of color, composition, and watercolor techniques. James will teach you all about watercolor, including color mixing, how to create unique details, and mark-making. Leave the class with a finished aspen tree painting!
Paint a New Mexico-inspired landscape in this class that will teach you the fundamental concepts about composition and color. Several examples will be provided, and you will be led to create your own unique landscape inspired by the beauty of the desert Southwest. Go home with a beautiful piece ready to hang on the wall!
Three Ways to Book
selected paintings
Untitled
36" x 22"
Watercolor on Paper
Sangre de Cristo
22" x 30"
Watercolor on Paper
Untitled
32" x 20"
Watercolor on Paper
