The oldest of nine children, Jim Holehouse was born in the town of Coshocton, Ohio in 1950. During the grueling winters, Jim had a vision of sunshine, palm covered beaches, and tropical winds… the time had come to leave the Midwest behind. Jim relocated his life to south Florida, where he attended the Gold Coast sailing school, and then began teaching sailing. It was during this time that he began an endless fascination with the tropical destinations, the sea, and surrounding architecture.  He began working in the watercolor medium, attempting to capture the vivid color, emotion, and spontaneity of the tropics.  And all who are familiar with Jim’s work will attest that he has indeed captured that feeling in nearly thirty years of original works. Jim’s work has been sold and collected for nearly thirty years, and the value of the paintings from this master watercolor artist has increased along with his growing popularity.