- Graduated Kendal School of Design 1962
- Graduated Ferris State University – Bachelor of Science in Education 1987
- Continuing Education Certification – Western Michigan University
Organizations:
- Grand Valley Artists
- American Association of Woodturners
- Manna Christian Art Association
Career
- 7 years for advertising agencies as an artist – Aves Advertising and Jaqua Advertising
- 13 years as the Art Director of WZZM-TV 13 – Grand Rapids
- 20 years as an Art Instructor at the Kent Career Technical Center – Grand Rapids
- Retired July 2002 – pursuing interest as a full time artist
Art Shows:
Jim has done wildlife art shows since 1990
He has consistently placed in the top ten of the trout and duck stamp contests-- State of Michigan in the past years. Jim sells original paintings and high quality prints at all price ranges.
Mediums:
Jim’s favorite medium is acrylic paint. He also loves to paint in oil, watercolor and airbrush. He is one of very few artists that switch between different mediums. Jim also draws a lot in pencil and pen.
Reference:
Jim does his paintings from life and studies his subject up close. Every summer he travels and carries a sketchbook, camera and tiny watercolor set. This summer in July, Jim traveled to Alaska.
Artist Statement:
I think that the birds and animals are the “jewels” of the earth. It would be a sad place without them. I think it is important that we use our talents also, so many people ignore their God given talents and that is a shame.
