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The Travel Show

Jim Hamil painted the world as he moved through it, quietly, skillfully, and with a palette that never shouted. The Travel Show brings together a selection of his original works shown were created between the mid-60’s to 2008, centered around a rediscovered sketchbook from a 1966 painting trip through Europe. Jim suffered a stroke in 2009 and so began a new direction in his painting using his less favorable right hand. Be sure and check out the ‘Reflective’ works (2009-2020).

Lexitas Gallery will feature The Travel Show for First Friday on September 5th at 1608 Locust Street from 5 pm to 8 pm. Drinks and appetizers served. Free parking.

The Travel Show is not a chronological exhibition, it’s a painter’s map. One built not just on destinations, but on the act of observing closely and translating what he saw into color, light, and form.

For collectors who appreciate strong composition, atmospheric tone, and the handmade mark, this is a rare chance to own part of Jim Hamil’s legacy.

Presented by his son, Alex Hamil, who will be in attendance to discuss all of the featured works in the gallery.

Lexitas - 1608 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Link to The Travel Show Artwork Available

Protrait of Jim in Studio_JR Hamil Fine Art

American Watercolor Artist

To those who are supporters of Jim's Legacy work:

From Alex Hamil - Jim's youngest son,

My father was fortunate to have blossomed into one of those rare success stories. It required a life-long commitment to his craft in studio art after leaving a 15-year tenure at Hallmark back in the early 70's. Numerous publications of his original watercolor works and the prints that followed (and there are still so many), serve to remind others of what it means to be dedicated to one's passion. As a regionally recognized watercolor artist, Dad's love for the Midwest reflected in his countless works for this place he called home.

Dad was always there to provide his wisdom and his sense of professionalism to fellow artists. According to fellow artist and curator at Buttonwood Art Space, Jamie Lavin, "He (Jim) was Kansas City Royalty, but enjoyed belonging to us all. He gave artists true hope. His life was an inspiration; his work, a benediction." I couldn't have said it better, myself.