James Bama has long been acclaimed for his fascinating studies of the contemporary West embracing its traditional culture -- portraits that seem to go beyond the surface of the model to the essence of the inner person. His art has been collected and exhibited in major museum shows and in many prestigious collections. "The way people feel inside is not always the way they appear outwardly", says the artist. "In my paintings, I try to capture their innermost feelings. I would like to think that the body of work I produce makes a valid statement about life and is unique in that it is not something that has been done before." James Bama was born in 1926 and grew up in New York. He followed his artistic calling through New York's specialized High School of Music and Art and then went on to the Arts Student League. His first art career consisted of fifteen years at the respected Charles E. Cooper Studio -- at the time, the top illustration house in the country. Still a much-sought illustrator, he moved on to freelance work. These careers were highlighted by work with the New York Giants football team, the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Air Force, and The Saturday Evening Post. Finally, Bama asked himself what he really wanted to do, and the answer lay to the West. Soon after his move, he started painting Western culture, and his third and most famous art career began. CALL 1-(800) 237-6077 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF: 10am - 5pm Monday-Friday (Eastern Standard Time 10am - 4pm on Saturdays (Eastern Standard Time)... TO ORDER AND/OR CHECK ON THE PRICE & AVAILABILITY OF ARTWORK FOUND ON THIS SITE, OR TO LEARN ABOUT ANY OTHER ARTIST'S WORK YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN....CALL 800-237-6077 We accept Checks, Mastercard, & Visa Only... All sales are final and there is a no return policy... LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR ANSWERING SERVICE ANYTIME! ... Please Include: Your Phone Number Your Email Address Your Special Request The Best Time Of Day To Reach You & Someone From The Framing Fox Gallery Will Get Back To You By The Next Business Day... ************************************************************************************** FRAMING FOX ART GALLERY LOCATION: 217-Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560 ************************************************************************************** FRAMING FOX ART GALLERY MAILING ADDRESS: 217-Middle Street, New Bern, NC 28560 ************************************************************************************** LOCAL PHONE: 252-635-6400 TOLL FREE: 800-237-6077 ************************************************************************************** EMAIL: framingfox@bcsfastnet.com ************************************************************************************** WEB SITE: www.framingfox.com ************************************************************************************** © Original Artworks, Paintings, Limited Edition Prints, Photographs. All The Paintings, Prints, Sculptures, Photographs, Web Site Designs, and Original Art Concepts are in Tangible Form and are fully Copyrighted by the individual Artists, Publishing Houses, Groups, Businesss, & Private Individuals represented in this site. They may not be reproduced, or used in any form, or any manner, or be displayed on any other website without the express written consent of their owners... ************************************************************************************** Thank You & Enjoy Your favorite Art... Sincerely, F. Butch Miller Owner Framing Fox Art Gallery... ************************************************************************************** **************************************************************************************