Jim Davis is a metal sculptor living in the heart of the Ozarks in southern Missouri. He lives with his wife and best cheerleader, Carol, and remembers his cat, Morty, and wonderful dog, C.D.
Retired from raising feeder pigs, purebred cats, and two wonderful children, he lives the dream life as the artist he never knew that he was. Jim spends his days banging on metal and dreaming up fantastic designs to try. He says he has more ideas than anyone could ever complete in several lifetimes.
Jim is also an avid collector of old tools and loves the artistry and craftsmanship of old rosewood, brass, ivory, and steel.”
The above text is taken from Jim’s online bio. He needed a new portrait to accompany his latest gallery exhibits. I would have preferred to take his picture in the workshop, but time was of the essence, and Jim and Carol were in Springfield for the day. I used my secret weapon—Ginger—to distract and relax his pose while I took a set of photographs in our backyard.
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