Rediscovered Art
Rediscovering the Lost Art of James Yale
To properly honor and preserve the full scope of James’s contributions, we are creating a comprehensive catalog of his artwork. This archive will serve not only as a lasting record of his creative vision but also as a valuable resource for future generations.
We invite collectors and owners of James’s art to participate in this important endeavor. By submitting a photograph of your piece, along with any details or personal reflections you wish to share, you will play a vital role in helping us reconstruct and safeguard his artistic legacy.
Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contribute your images and information. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will ensure that James’s work continues to be recognized, remembered, and celebrated.
Check back often to see the new pieces that are “rediscovered”, along with firsthand stories and interviews behind the artwork
Notes from the Curator: New Rayaak Images Discovered
The Magic of Rayaak unfolds across time, starting as a waking vision from Cheryl Welch in 1996, and continues to be a catalyst for life, purpose and growth. When Cheryl sought out James to bring her vision to life, James believed his painting days were finished,...
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...
Where’s the Heron Painting?
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...
The lady of Blue Chalcedony
Once again, today’s post brings me face to face with another one of James' paintings that I have never seen in real time. I am fascinated with the synchronicity that leads to each week’s discoveries compounding into more clues to follow. Since August 18th, 2025, when...
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
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...
Interview with Calvin Cotton
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....
Imagine
On August 18, 2024, the first anniversary of James’ passing, the foundation was laid for the James Yale Legacy Project with a new website, an exhibit, and his social media reactivated. In this second year of the Legacy Project, we began the launch of a year of...
Ian Plays and Snoopy Sings
With today’s post of “Ian plays and Snoopy Sings”, I reach out to all of you to join us to fill in the blanks if you know more about the history and the stories of “Ian and Snoopy.” This watercolor is part of a series of Children with Toys created around 1981 for a...