In 1981 Jim relocated to the Chesapeake Bay area. He rebuilt his aviary directly in front of his studio, all facing south overlooking Cox Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake. 

By this time his challenge had moved on to creating larger decorative sculptures of full-bodied waterfowl interacting in flight. He also incorporated stone, metal, glass and Lexan into his unique compositions. 

An underlying goal was to redefine the way his sculptures were viewed by the public as well as by his peers. In this he has also succeeded. 

By anyone’s definition his work moved out of the realm of “craft” and is recognized as a true art form.

Collectors from around the world own pieces of his work, and many are displayed in museums.

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To find out more about the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Easton Waterfowl Festival, please go to  http://www.waterfowlfestival.org