Jim represents an example of how a natural gift can remain undiscovered until given the freedom to develop. As a lifelong banker he was unable to showcase his innate ability of interpreting, capturing and presenting images in a manner which is visually stimulating yet not overpowering to the viewer. He once asked Daniel Cromer the question “When does one call himself an artist?” Mr. Cromer responded without hesitation “When they believe that they are one.” That response was the motivation that he needed and says has kept him focused over the years. His watercolors capture the aesthetic beauty of iconic still life subject matter using a technique best described as dry on wet. His oils have been recognized for their vibrant colors, emotive expression and for the symbolic social content that does not mimmick current trends or fads.
