Jim Brooksher, Artist

I started painting when I was seven years old.  My mother, by mistake, bought me an adult oil painting kit.  I painted mostly animals, but have always loved to draw and paint things resembling what I saw.  This love of drawing has continued to this day.  My formal art training includes the Art Instruction Schools of Minneapolis, and a Minor degree in Art from MacMurray College. 

I have explored watercolors, pastels, graphite, ceramics, photography, pen & ink, acrylic, and as art mediums.  Today I work primarily in transparent watercolor, but continue to create oil paintings.

  My goal in painting is to transform "actual places" into romantic settings.  I usually visit the location at several times during the day to capture the desired lighting and/or a specific mood.  I often start paintings on location, then finish them in the studio.  I often create works as a compilation from several photos.  I add accentuated color for attracting more interest in the subject.