Jimmy LangeJimmy Lange is an Artist, Musician, Author and Photographer who has spent his entire adult life exploring the wildest corners of the Rocky Mountain West he can find. Traveling almost exclusively off-trail in deep wilderness, all alone except for the ompany of his dog, most recently his miniature Australian Shepherd and cherished hiking companion, Miss Penny, Jimmy has roamed for 45 years throughout some of the most pristine and untouched wild lands in the West. His company 12 DAYS PUBLISHING COMPANY ( www.12dayspublishing.com ) is currently engaged in the publication of several more titles, including TWELVE DAYS OF PEACE - An Artist's Personal Journey To Nature And The Serenity Of Wilderness...this 116 page hardcover book will feature 24 insightful and thought-provoking Personal Essays, 28 beautiful Original Watercolor Paintings and 70 Color Photographs. This calming and visually-appealing work invites us to slow down, unplug and remember the joy of simpler things while peering through this alluring window into the serenity of wilderness. As a self-taught Watercolor Artist, Jimmy's style is at once quite detailed yet personally expressive, with the play of light on the landscape being a primary focus in his work. Jimmy has traveled the country, invited to participate in juried art shows, and his works grace the walls of numerous private collections. Also an accomplished Soft-Pastel Artist, the upcoming book TWELVE DAYS IN CANYON COUNTRY - An Artist's Personal Journey To The Red Rock Solitude Of Southern Utah will feature more than two-dozen of his richly colored pastel paintings, depicting rarely-seen vignettes from the American Southwest . As a working artist of over four decades, Jimmy Lange is excited to share his passion for both his creative works as well as the Great American Wilderness that has brought him such joy and artistic inspiration over the years. Jimmy's personal philosophy includes the belief that we often impose upon ourselves needless limitations, some of which can lead to regrets in later years. He encourages us all to break free of our comfort zone, at least occasionally, and to seek out those things that truly feed our soul. It may not always be easy, but it will certainly have been worth the effort. Read More Read Less