Biography

Jim Seitz was born in Chicago and currently resides in Louisiana. He grew up in Texas and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He began showing talent and love for art as a young child, becoming more serious during his college years. During the time he worked for the university, providing medical illustrations for the Science Department,

He has traveled extensively throughout his life, living for several years in the Middle East, before moving to South East Asia. His travel experiences have included everything from cave explorations in the mountains of Iran to working in the jungles of New Guinea and Borneo. His preferred medium during that time was ink and watercolor, as it was easy to transport to and from remote locations.

While influenced by various 19th century landscape artists, Jim has developed a unique technique characterized by tonal, minimalist representation of his subject matter. Through this approach, less becomes more. His appreciation for color and his creative perspective lend to pieces that are traditional, moving to abstract. His utilization of gold leaf applied over heavy textured canvas and then glazed with multiple layers of acrylics provides an effect that is quickly becoming this artist’s signature style.

“After living in various parts of  the world, my art is a blend of memories over time and not one particular place.  The only thing I predetermine is the horizon line.  Everything else is free flowing and develops as I start laying down layers (nothing is sketched).  I start with the sky and work my way down.  Typically I will have 15 to 20 thin layers.  My colors are blended on the canvas and not a palette.   I have become known for the intriguing  skies I create as well as my use of metallic leaf on the foreground.”