Jim Yunker lives in Macomb, a small town in West-Central Illinois. Many of his subjects, such as the above example of a meadow, are found close to home. However, Jim often travels to California to visit relatives, where he is inspired by the magnificent Pacific coast. His wife Penelope is originally from Britain and the couple also often travel there, where gorgeous views abound.

The photograph at left shows Jim Yunker in his studio working on a large painting of a Missouri farm located near the west bank of the Mississippi River. Whether in Macomb, California or Britain, Jim uses his digital camera to capture images of natural beauty, from which to create "good to be alive" views of rural landscapes and coastal seascapes. Although Jim has painted many different subjects, including portraits, still lives, cityscapes and numerous copies of works by the great artists from John Constable to Frederick Church, most of his work consists of landscapes and seascapes of California, Britain, and the U.S. countryside, mainly the Midwest.

One example from each Category is shown below. Click on the thumbnail image to download and view a larger image in a new window; then close the new window to return to this page.

Category: U.S. Landscapes Location: Illinois Title: Country Lane Size: 20 x 30 Price: $750

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Category: U.S. Landscapes with Water Location: Illinois Title: Lamoine River Size: 24 x 36 Price: $1,250

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Category: Pacific Seascapes Location: California Title: Rocky Coast Size: 20 x 30 Price: $750

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Category: British Landscapes and Seascapes Location: Kent Title: Land and Sky Size 20 x 24 Price: $500

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