Annette James lives with her family in Cairns, Tropical North of Queensland, Australia since 1986.  Her favorite pastimes  are snorkeling, being with family and friends and painting.  Her artworks are inspired by the local flora and fauna of  the Tropical Rainforests and the crystal clear waters of The Great Barrier Reef.   Visitors to Far North Queensland will find Annette’s work in selected Galleries and tourist destinations in and around Cairns.  Her range of souvenirs and gifts are produced from her artworks and distributed to many tourist destinations throughout Queensland and can now be purchased online.  Annette’s souvenirs have  reached the International audience showcasing this tropical paradise and the unique flora and fauna of Australia.  Annette is a self taught artist with a history of 15 years painting, sign writing and designing.  She is the creator of the Australian Nature Bags, Bookart Australia and many other products.