Just Before the Bell - by Jim Daly 636 Piece puzzles - 685mm x 320mm Box Dimensions - 410mm x 210mm x 50mmSoft spoken and modest, Jim Daly seems a reluctant celebrity, and it is his tender and nostalgic portrayals of children that have earned him a wide and ardent following among collectors. Born in Oklahoma and raised throughout the West, Jim developed an early appreciation for the art of Norman Rockwell and at a young age, he knew that he wanted to be a painter himself. His parents still own one of Jim's earliest works, a painting of an old fashioned barbershop. Even at age 13, he had an interest in the past. After a stint in the army, in the mid-1960's Jim studied nights at the Los Angeles Art Center College of Design, while working during the day at an aerospace company. Within just a few years, he was able to devote himself entirely to his art. His wife Carole and their now grown-up sons, frequently modelled for him. Jim's paintings are in many private and corporate art collection and have won a wealth of awards. These include the Favell Museum's Western Awards for excellence in portraying early American life realistically and accurately.
