Chroma Australia paints Australia!To find the heartbeat of Chroma Australia I travelled the steep, winding mountain road from the coastal town of Port Douglas. Up and up we twisted and climbed, magical scenic glimpses of the plains and turquoise ocean below appearing through breaks in the jungle. In a relatively short time we were there.
Chroma Australia is their very successful paint manufacturing business. The buildings scattered through the garden form their retreat and inspiration, their place of work, their gallery display and Jim’s experimental laboratory.
Inland scenes by Jim Cobb. Since that first visit to their home, six or seven years ago, I have been fortunate to visit Jim and Josephine on many occasions. Their expansive hospitality has usually included groups of friends, enjoying lunch around their huge table, which seats fourteen with ease! 
MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs by Josephine Cobb. Their paint manufacturing business has its main factory in Sydney, so Jim and Josephine commute from Port Douglas as well as visiting their various, rapidly expanding markets overseas. I find it fascinating that, by perseverance and persistence, from humble beginnings and with no outside financial help, Jim has developed his business into an export situation, with outlets in Australia, Europe, Asia and the United States clamouring for his superior products. Who knows what Jim will dream up next to delight us all? Footnote: It is with sadness and regret that I note that in October 2010, after a short illness, Josephine passed away. Her family and friends will miss her greatly as will artists, to whom she was a generous teacher and friend. To top of Chroma Australia |
