Jim Dryden, artist and illustrator, lives in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. He studied art and music at the
University of Minnesota, and has a BFA in painting and printmaking from the Minneapolis College of Art and
Design. A love of travel and exotic places has been a primary influence on Jim's work. He draws inspiration
from many diverse cultural and ethnic traditions, and paints with a color palette that speaks of latitudes far
south of Minnesota. "Art is about connecting. It connects us to our past and future, to our families and
communities, and opens us up to possibility and opportunity." Visit www.davidgoldmanagency.com to see more of his works.