Art By Crim was formed in 1991 by James and Katherine Crim in an effort to market Katherine's original watercolors and to provide the highest quality decorative custom framing. As the popularity of their business grew, so did the demand for additional artwork. James took a bold new approach and decided to handle only original pieces of art. He wanted the art and framing to be original and one of a kind in every aspect. Many of the frames are designed for a particular piece of art and cannot or will not be duplicated.

The Gallery now displays fifty artists' work. Some are local, some are national, but all pieces are original watercolors, acrylics, oil or a form of original printmaking.

Commissions are handled through the gallery, which include portraits of your home, your family or your pets. House portraits are Katherine's specialty! Portraits may be done in your choice of pastel, acrylic, watercolor or pencil. Landscapes, florals or anything special to you can be professionally painted, matted and framed at Art By Crim. James and Katherine also specialize in custom wall murals and decorative faux finishes in your home.

One of the many features that sets Art By Crim apart from other galleries is the passion James and Katherine have for their business and their customers. They make many house calls, sometimes to deliver or hang a framed piece of art, and often, just to reassure a customer that they made the right choice.

James and Katherine, having Bachelor of Arts degrees, share a passion for the arts. Art is their profession, their hobby and their recreation. They enjoy traveling around the country searching for new artists and attending seminars in advanced mat cutting and innovative ways to present their work. They continually provide their customers with the newest and best in the field of art.

Art By Crim is all original. With the Crims—James, Katherine and their son, Mick—the best is still to come!