Friday, February 16, 2007
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to your family. I knew Jim at the Franklin Mint, back in the 70s and 80s. He was consistently kind and caring to all; very shy, but delightfully witty and perceptive when you would get him to open up. His work was always first class - as a sculptor and painter, he produced only the best. I was just a young girl, getting started with my life and career, but Jim treated me like an equal, as he treated everyone. I am greatly saddened to hear of his death, and I celebrate his wonderful life and art. We have all lost a very special person.</b></font><br><br>
