Someone who had worked with Jim when he was doing decorative painting with interior design firms in San Francisco referred me to him. I was aware of his fine art and magazine illustrations and learned that he had worked in some high-profile homes in the Bay Area and Santa Barbara. I was thrilled that he had relocated to the Santa Cruz area because I have a really hard time choosing colors when I have my beach house re-painted every three years or so. Not only did Jim show a wealth of knowledge in color and paint selection, his attention to detail while on the job was amazing. His careful work resulted in walls and trim painted to perfection. The result(using bolder colors than I would have felt comfortable selecting on my own) was nothing short of transformative. Jim’s rates are reasonable and he is absolutely dependable, showing up on time and leaving the site in tip-top condition each day and at the end of the job. Highly recommended!