 Jim Frederick is a long time local Dallas favorite artist. Much like Jim's artwork, he feels like he is a work in progress.
He turned 40 years old September 2004, and feels that his artwork reflects his life at the moment...Eclectic and thought provoking, with lot's of variety.
 He is a midwest boy, growing up in Washington, Missouri. He holds have a double bachelors degree in Advertising and Marketing. He currently lives in Dallas, after graduating in 1988 from Southwest Missouri State.
"After one brief year with a small advertising agency, I started my own t-shirt business. I designed under the label Jymwear Dallas for a little over 10 years. Selling to a national market was challenging but it left me wanting more creatively. I took my hobbie of greeting cards and decided to see what I could make of it," Jim states. Almost 6 years later, his studio is growing strong with over 150 designs in both greeting cards and gift totes.
 Jim's passion is his fine art. He not had any formal training in art and treats the whole experience like he does life... "If it makes me happy, I do it!"
His style is constantly transforming and emerging into new areas. What's his secret to success thus far? Jim says, "I give myself permission to fail." |
