Jamie currently holds the position of Director of the American Atelier in Fort Myers, Florida. They offer a wide variety of services to the creative community. Jamie Directs and facilitates fine arts programming year round with both local and international talent.

Jamie is proud to be the founder of the American Atelier in SW Florida. The American Atelier was founded to further the practice and education of artists working in the Contemporary Classical Realist tradition. We operate under the strong conviction that creativity and experimentation can only succeed and prosper when built on a solid core foundation. The atelier is committed to upholding the most comprehensive curriculum and the highest standards of art instruction while providing affordable opportunities for all artists and students that include:-  Open figure and portrait drawing sessions as well as drawing and painting workshops taught by master artists and instructors - Classes with long-pose sessions for drawing painting, from casts, live models and self portraits -  Gallery-  museum visits and seminars to enhance the study of contemporary classical realism-  An intimate atelier setting with a supportive, collaborative, inspiring, student-friendly learning environment.