This is Jim Dunham. Jim is one of the oldest members and one of the first to join S.A.S.S. He tells me he has been a member for over twenty years. For those of you who haven't seen the last two paintings of the S.A.S.S. members, the "Single Action Shooting Society" is an international organization created to preserve and promote the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting. S.A.S.S. members share a common interest in preserving the history of the Old West and competitive shooting.

Jim is the "Director of Special Projects" at the Booth Western Art Museum, in Cartersville, GA. He refers to himself as "Kid Rio," the name on his S.A.S.S. badge. I had the privilege of meeting him when Leigh and I went there in October 2005 to take my two pieces of art for the permanent collection at the Booth. There is something that is quite special about Jim. He is an artist himself. Along with another guy who reads stories of the old west, Jim portrays "Charles Russell," the famous western artist. While the reading is going on, Jim draws these great rough sketches that Charles Russell was so famous for. I am looking forward to seeing one of Jim's performances personally!

This piece is a traditional oil, on a "Claybord," Gesso- covered Masonite. The overall size is 16" x 20".