He has been based in the southeast of England but works increasingly from his studio in Waternish on the Isle of Skye. Jim's work is noted for its use of strong, vibrant colours that imbue stark landscapes with warmth and intensity. His inspiration is the landscape, which he paints in oils and watercolours. Much of his work celebrates the stark, moody beauty of the island of Skye. He is an Associate Member of the National Society of Painters, Sculptors and Printmakers and won the Aya Broughton Prize for the best painting in the opinion of the judges at the Society's annual exhibition in November 2006.