Jim Preece

Born in Kidderminster Worcestershire England in 1946.
Attended Stourbridge Art School from the age of 13, studying Glass design, lithography, pottery and painting. Worked as a carpet designer in England, before winning a Royal Society of Arts Bursary in 1970, which allowed me to study Central American Art in Mexico City in 1971. I spent a short time in Los Angeles before moving to Australia in November 1971 as a carpet designer where I worked in Melbourne. I moved to Sydney where I met my wife Diane in 1976 - I have lived there ever since.

I try to capture in my pictures the happier more positive things in life, whether it be a beautiful place, or a smiling face. There is enough angst and sadness in our world already and although artists need to depict all life's experiences, my personal goal is to increase the more attractive side.

I currently work in advertising and magazine publishing and paint in my spare time. (when I have some)