James Barkley

About

Artist who is known for his illustrations for various well-known authors. His works have appeared in exhibitions in the Smithsonian Institution and Norman Rockwell Museum.

Before Fame

He has served as a professor at the Parsons School of Design and the University of Bridgeport. He also lectured at the Pratt Institute.

Trivia

His artwork on the US Postal Stamp is permanently exhibited in the Smithsonian Institute. He has also painted for such institutions as the United Nations, the US Department of the Interior, and the National Parks Service. His work has also been featured on TV on NBC, and in Sony and Columbia Pictures films.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Pleasantville, New York.

Associated With

His art has appeared in Stephen King, Alex Haley, and James Baldwin works of both fiction and non-fiction.