Aubrey, Jim (Jd): - Jim is an English-born commissioned and juried artist and writer. He was born in a large fishing port in the Northwest of England, instilling a lifelong love for the sea. After completing Nautical College, where he completed Navigation and Radio Officer courses, his career dream of being Captain of his own ship was shattered by a correctable vision problem. Consequently, he chose a twelve-year career path in the Royal Air Force where he specialized in electronics and ground radar systems. Through his military career, he traveled extensively through England, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Malta and Northern Ireland. He enjoys being creative with words and color and has written short stories and poetry, expressing his emotions on paper. Many of his artistic works showcase pastel landscapes and bold acrylic abstracts, most of which come from his own imagination. "I believe writing is creating art with words rather than color. The difference with writing is the picture is in the reader's imagination, rather than visual." After leaving the RAF, Jim worked for several companies as an electronics and software engineer until his retirement in 2013. It was during that period that Jim composed most of his short stories and poetry. In 2016, he emigrated to the USA where he now lives with his wife "B.B." Aubrey in Kentucky.