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In 1990 Jim and fellow painter, David Dale, had the idea of painting along the entire length of the Wabash River. Although they completed several paintings at that time, the project was more than could be fit into their busy schedules. Nearly 12 years later Jim and David were able to complete their dream. The result is "River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash," a series of 65 exhibition-sized paintings in hand decorated frames as well as sketches and notes from their travels. This series of paintings was shown at the Indiana State Museum In 2006, and will be exhibited at seven other galleries along the Wabash River before being auctioned in August of 2007.

Canadian Geese - Sketch for River Odyssey: Two Artists Follow the Wabash

Jim and his wife, Eleanor presently live on the farm where Eleanor grew up. They purchased the "homeplace" from Eleanor's mother in 1968. Jim reinforced the sagging barn and built a kennel for Eleanor so she could pursue her love, interest and expertise in training and caring for dogs. Once the kennel was up and running, Jim was able to leave his teaching position at Ball State and devote all of his time and energy to painting and sculpture. He later renovated their 1865 farmhouse, adding a new kitchen, a bedroom and bath, living room and sunroom. Jim even laid the brick for a wall and fireplace.

Homeplace - 17x38 - Watercolor

Animals have played a huge part in the lives of Jim and Eleanor. Since 1965 they have bred and raised Bouvier des Flandres. These large black dogs, originally from Flanders in Belgium, make excellent guard dogs without being vicious. Eleanor was a dog trainer for 18 years, while boarding dogs in their kennels for 30 years. Although they still do some long term boarding, Jim and Eleanor are down to only four dogs of their own. They also have longhorn cattle, raised as pets, not for food.

Brogan - 11 x 6 x 6 - Bronze

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