for his technical accuracy
and attention to detail, which have become the trademarks of his work.
Jim's
paintings have been displayed at various museums, air bases, and art shows
since 1992 including one man shows at The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in
Savannah, Georgia (2000) and The Franco- American Society in Manchester, New
Hampshire (2001). He has art work hanging in The Pentagon and other work on
permanent display at Military bases and from the Eastern U.S. to Hawaii.
Jim has won awards at
juried art shows including two Par Excellence Awards from the Experimental
Aircraft Association, an award from the U.S. Naval Air Museum, The Hooper
Award for Editorial Excellence, and an award from the Simulflite Training
Center in Dallas, Texas. Jim has also become a prolific illustrator of military
subjects and his work can be seen in many books, magazines, and calendars.
As he moves into the
future, Jim will continue to paint and illustrate military subjects, but he
will also complete new work in different areas such as maritime art, wildlife
and landscapes, and other subjects of his personal interest. He believes it
is important to explore other themes to grow and excel as an artist. The challenge
for an artist should be to consistently strive to improve his or her work
and to always seek new knowledge towards that end.