Rayaak

Rayaak

In August 2023, I made my very first post on Facebook about James’ passing. So many of you sent such beautiful replies, and some of you sent James’ artwork you own and love. One of those replies was from Cheryl Welch. Her painting of Rayaak was so beautiful. I had...
Lady Nautilus

Lady Nautilus

On January 27, 2025, Mary Kay Patterson Sullivan reached out to me about a watercolor painting and an architectural print image that she owns by James Yale. This began the intent behind the second year of the legacy project. On August 18, 2025, the second anniversary...
The Angel of Chelsea

The Angel of Chelsea

This week’s installment of the stories behind the art and life of James Yale features Emily Hartley, The Angel Of Chelsea. A year ago at the Generational Journey’s Art Exhibition at The Medium gallery space, it was the first time in over 16 years that James’ artwork...
Fallen Angel of War and Peace

Fallen Angel of War and Peace

James Yale January 31, 1947 – August 18, 2023 In James Yale’s Modern Myth series, The Fallen Angel of War and Peace is his masterpiece. This painting is a tribute to the absorbent mind of the child, Jimmy Yale from the ages of  0 to 6 years old, and his close...
Princess of the Lake

Princess of the Lake

James Yale January 31, 1947 – August 18, 2023 Model Katie Crawford was discovered one day in an antique store trying on the chainmail headpiece. I interviewed Katie last week about her experience as the model for The Princess of the Lake, and you can listen in...