Jim Adams

Jim Adams grew up in “small town” Indiana surrounded by farmers, tradesmen in the
printing industry, coal mining engineers, architects and mechanical engineers. He
credits them for giving him early experiences in drafting, welding, printing and simply
making things. Jim’s earliest influences were the men around him during his childhood.
“My grandpas, dad, uncles, brother, cousins and stepfather all contributed to the deep
toolbox from which I draw various skills and processes that make my work come to life.”

Having studied fine art at the University of Indianapolis and illustration at Purdue
University, Jim had a career in commercial art and architectural illustration prior to
his current pursuits in painting and sculpture. Jim has continued his art
education most recently at the John C. Campbell Folk School and Penland
where his focus has been on metal work and developing as a studio
artist.

Jim is a full-time artist creating drawings, paintings and
sculpture from his studio in Hillsborough, NC. He and his wife
of 23 years are busy raising their two young daughters. Jim
says, “Having children at this point in my life has really
helped me develop as an artist. The girls are like lenses
through which to see the world in ways that I would not
without them.”