James Bama, one of my favorite illustrators/artists, passed away yesterday. He lived 95 full, rich years, and his work inspired legions of illustrators, artists, and writers - that's what vivid, dynamic imagery does.
As is plainly evident, Mr. Bama was every bit a master of light and shadow as an artist can be, and created eye-catching, imagination-stirring covers for hundreds of books and advertisements until he retired to Wyoming and devoted himself to the creation of paintings featuring contemporary visions of the west.
His work can be seen in multiple art galleries, including (luckily for me) the Denver Art Museum.
*Model for the cover was actor Steve Holland
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