Nature & Landscape

Yale had little opportunities to be introduced to formalism in art during his years in rural public schools. Nature was his art school, he preferred ” …arts, writing and fishing, and was basically lost in my own little universe”. He always took a sketch book when he fished.

Featured Work

James' Nature paintings reflect his belief that everything on Planet Earth is alive with spirit. "What I see in Nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility. Look deeper into Nature and you will understand everything better". --Albert Einstein

Trout Fishing the White River
Available as a 23x17 signed print, 81 & 84/200.

Sneed's Creek Falls
Available as a 12x15 signed print - Artist's Proof, a 19x32 signed print - 5/100, a 20/24 signed print - 18/20, and two 23/27 matted and signed prints - 6 & 4/100.

Posts from Rediscovered Art:

Fly Fisherman and Rainbow Trout Paintings Rediscovered

May 4, 2026

A couple of years ago, after I had sent my friend Kris Easterday a thank you card with the image of the Fly fisherman painting by James, she asked me if I knew where the painting The Fly Fisherman is, and if it was available. I answered, “I don’t even have a print of...

Where’s the Heron Painting?

Jan 7, 2026

The Heron painting is not a rediscovered artwork. It is a mystery to be discovered, for I do not know who purchased or owns the Heron today. I do know that originally it was sold to an art patron in Texas. With your help in locating these artworks, it not only helps...

Interview with Calvin Cotton

Nov 25, 2025

In this week's next chapter in the "Rediscovered Art" of James Yale, Melanie and I are on the trail to meet Calvin Cotton at Geographics Printing Company in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Calvin, a longtime friend and collaborator created reproductions of James artwork....