James Shilaimon is an embodiment of the self-taught artist who is continually searching for ways to express the artistic voice that has been with him his entire life. This inner voice has lead James to develop his artistry in several different mediums. Whether painting in oils or watercolor or sculpting in stone, James is always exploring ways to convey his stylized expression.

Growing up in Greece, the cradle of the Masters, you begin to understand this passion and some of the influence that has shaped as well as guided James and his creations. James is driven by a need to be honest with his creative voice and also to be recognized by his artistic peers for his artistry and his respect for those that came before him. James has spent a considerable amount of his artistic life pursuing commission work while developing his craft.

With the new series from James, "Simple Pleasures" we begin to see touches of the masters he has studied as well as the influence of Modern Day expressionist like Paul Ecke and Don Treadway.

It is under the tutelage of noted Abstractionist, Paul Ecke, that James developed this new series - " Simple Pleasures". Reveling in the basic pleasure that nature delivers to us, Paul Ecke has focused James and his artistic voice into a collection that delivers a vivid contemporary approach to a subject matter familiar to everyone. Composed with rich color saturation and an extraordinary textural aspect, this collection is a reflection of Paul Ecke's influence coupled with the masters touch that is such a forceful part of James Shilaimon's work.

This series represents a seminal moment for James in his artistic endeavors. Delivering an entire body of work with a thematic component is just the beginning of the journey that James has now embarked on. His inner voice has a direction and focus that will allow us to share in the remarkable journey to come.