“James Floyd Clymer (1893 – 1982) known for his Regionalist style of land, sea and cityscapes, created paintings with an emphasis on color and form. His works possess a clear and simple style, easily understood by the masses (stuff that makes sense).

Born in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, 20 miles north of Philadelphia, Clymer was the youngest of seven children. Losing his mother during childbirth, he was raised by his eldest sister. He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, studying Art and Architecture and worked as an Architect in the years following World War I.” – Julie Heller Gallery

Isn’t that funny, “easily understood by the masses“! That is so true. It makes for an interesting discussion. Using the McDonald’s hamburger as an analogy, I had the best hamburger in the world about 35 years ago in a truck stop just north of Kansas City. Does that mean I’d never want a McDonald’s hamburger again? No of course not. But it is an acknowledgement that they don’t make the best one. Is the Clymer the best painter in the world? Probably not, but I still like him.