James Lumbers
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James Lumbers is a Canadian artist known for his wilderness
landscapes, nostalgic images of Canada's past, and portraits. He is most noted for his heritage Moments in Time series where he combines historical photographs and records with present day imagery to create historical tributes.
Lumbers has contributed time and supported many charities over the years. He has appeared on many TV and radio shows
and numerous newspaper and magazine articles have been written about him. He decided to establish his own Publishing Company in 1991 and published his own work and the work of other Canadian Artists that needed support.
In 1973 Lumbers was elected a Fellow of the Explorers Club
of New York and he also became a member of the Society of Animal Artists
of New York. He has been documented in Who's Who In American Art
and a Dictionary of International Biographies in the UK. Lumbers work can be found in collections around the world. In 1993 a book was published representing his work up to that time.
Wilderness
Wilderness or wildland is a natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity. It may also be defined as: "The most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet—those last truly wild places that humans do not control and have not developed with...
landscapes, nostalgic images of Canada's past, and portraits. He is most noted for his heritage Moments in Time series where he combines historical photographs and records with present day imagery to create historical tributes.
Lumbers has contributed time and supported many charities over the years. He has appeared on many TV and radio shows
Radio programming
Radio programming is the Broadcast programming of a Radio format or content that is organized for Commercial broadcasting and Public broadcasting radio stations....
and numerous newspaper and magazine articles have been written about him. He decided to establish his own Publishing Company in 1991 and published his own work and the work of other Canadian Artists that needed support.
In 1973 Lumbers was elected a Fellow of the Explorers Club
The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club is a professional society dedicated to scientific exploration of Earth, its oceans, and outer space. Founded in 1904 in New York City, it currently has 30 branches world wide...
of New York and he also became a member of the Society of Animal Artists
Society of Animal Artists
The Society of Animal Artists is an international organization for artists who paint, sculpt, or draw animals and wildlife, founded in 1960.The Society of Animal Artists, Inc. is "devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet, and to the education of the...
of New York. He has been documented in Who's Who In American Art
Who's Who in American Art
Who's Who in American Art is a biographical hardcover directory of noteworthy individuals in the visual arts community in the United States, published by Marquis Who's Who, formerly by R.R. Bowker Publishing. The directory has also listed some individuals from Canada and Mexico, plus some American...
and a Dictionary of International Biographies in the UK. Lumbers work can be found in collections around the world. In 1993 a book was published representing his work up to that time.
External links
- James Lumbers Publishing Ltd. - Official Site of his publishing company