Jim Larimer

Jim Larimer:  was born and raised in a small farming community in midwestern Illinois. Following graduation from high school in the late 60s he spent 4 years in the Air Force. He then earned a BA and MA in art education from the University of Illinois. Upon graduation he moved to the western United States where he worked as a coal miner, financial planner, and hearing consultant before opening a custom woodworking business. He designed and built custom furniture for 20 years while remaining active as an oil painter and photographer. His work is in countless private collections across this country, Europe, and Canada. He currently resides in Parker, Colorado with his wife, Deanna.