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Several years ago I watched a vice-presidential debate where one candidate asked: "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" I think these questions are a constant thread in the artist's mind. We are searching for an artistic identity amid all the confusion and noise and to find our place in this maze and mass of creative energy.

The best answer for me, I suppose, is in the simplicity of my approach- paint what I want you to see that I felt important enough to put on paper. Color that finds its own way-co-mingling-the-magical lure of watercolor. Learning to see it-control-it-is a lifetime pursuit.

I make no political statement, seek no deep inner meaning, and hide nothing in the layers of color in my work. I paint people, places, and things that are pleasing to my eye. Many of my paintings are from places visited in the past with a strong influence from several years living, traveling and studying in Europe and Asia.

I have been teaching watercolors in my studio and at Furman University for three years now and if the answer as to why am I here needed saying, is would probably be for my students.

My work is traditional transparent watercolor on cotton rag paper. I use a limited palette, mix my colors on the paper and use no black or white paint - they are opaque and lack the luminescence I seek. Many of my paintings are available as limited edition giclee prints on watercolor paper.

After decades of painting part time, it is now a full-time dream come true. Welcome to my world where I have the luxury of doing exactly what I have always wanted to do. That's the best part of who I am.

This site (the fifties and sixties Cars) was sent to us by Max Padon. He thought others would enjoy.

Be sure to visit Barbara Webb Pritt's Country Cottage Crafts in Mount Dora, Florida.
the address for the web site is: countrycottagecrafts.com

You will love this wonderful country crafts store with all the beautiful hand made items
by artist that are very talented.

Hey Guys and Gals:

For those of you who have written to me and have been anxiously
awaiting for Schultz's website so you can place orders for his
books, this is it:

http://www.shadowmountainpress.net

He has a special instruction page where you can place information
for inscriptions. (I'm going to have him write a special note and
autograph my book.)

Browse through his website even if you don't plan to buy right now -
its neat.

Love to all - Jake

Hey guys: Heard from Bob Leadman class of 61 and he suggested the
link below. Some of you might find this interesting so passing it
on to you. Jake

Jackie,
I thought this would be an interesting link to add to your web site.

Jim Lowe is a CHS grad who is seriously into pop culture.
The Rhythm and Blues Revues and WLAC the Golden Years will bring
back fond memories for all.
Keep up the good work!!

Regards,
Bob Leadman SCHS 1961

http://www.geocities.com/~jimlowe/newindex.html