Jamie Ray Adams, a Richmond, TX resident, is a fine artist creating original works of art on paper and oil on canvas.  He has works of art in private collections throughout the US and internationally.  His work is predominantly whimsical figurative paintings with a focus on chefs.  Jamie also does pen & ink and multi-media illustrations.  His recent publication, "Live, Laugh, Love", an adult coloring book, can be purchased at www.deseretbook.com and www.amazon.com. As a semi-professional musician (vocalist), Mr. Adams has performed as soloist in many sacred and secular performances across the US and Canada.  Selections of his musical recordings can be heard at https://www.reverbnation.com/jamierayadams.  He has an MBA in International Business from Western International University, Phoenix, AZ and a BA in Art History from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.  He can be found at the Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery  http://www.sugarlandartcenter.org/ in Sugar Land, TX.

Although Jamie creates illustrations and artworks in many medium, he is predonominantly an oil on canvas painter.  Like his professor and artistic mentor, Bev Mciver, always says, "You gotta paint with the BUTTER!"  http://beverlymciverart.com/ 

The subject matter of Jamie's paintings (chefs) comes from his love of food and a long-time desire to be a pastry chef.  However, the real source of inspiration for his painting style has its roots in stained glass windows.  Jamie is obsessed with the bright colors and bold lines of glass adorning cathedrals and churches.  These make the basis for his distinct style.