In his Folk Art Impressionistic Alligators series, Jim presents a digitally reimagined vision of South Louisiana’s wetlands, focusing on the alligator as both subject and symbol. Working from photographic sources, he blends folk art directness with an impressionistic sensibility, using digital techniques to create images that feel at once playful, atmospheric, and quietly dangerous.
     The alligators emerge within their bayou habitat through layered textures, shifting forms, and dappled light. Bold, often wildly unnatural colors animate the compositions, infusing them with energy while subtly hinting at the animal’s power and unpredictability. Though the palette departs from realism, the presence of the alligators remains convincing—mirroring their real-life ability to blend into the swamp while retaining an unmistakable sense of wildness.
     Jim’s approach allows traditional artistic concerns—composition, rhythm, light, and mood—to coexist with contemporary digital methods. The result is a series that honors the spirit of South Louisiana’s wetlands, capturing both the beauty and the edge of a landscape shaped by water, shadow, and resilience.
     These works invite viewers to encounter the alligator not as spectacle, but as an essential, enduring presence within the swamp—ancient, alert, and very much alive.