Jim Slavik – Crested Butte Wildflowers

About the Artist

Artist Statement

My mission for my art is to Do Good (through) Art by creating inspiring art and by donating 100% of the net proceeds of all sales to charity. My current focus is supporting the American Cancer Association’s efforts to eliminate cancer as this is a cause close to my family’s heart. I often take inspiration for my art from my travels whether it be hiking in the mountains around my home, throughout the US, or across the globe. My pieces often include landscapes that highlight sunsets, clouds, and the interplay of light and shadows.
That said, I have diverse collections including landscapes, sunsets, water (oceans, rivers, lakes), National Park inspired works, birds, animals and flowers. My primary medium is soft pastels, but I also do watercolors and colored pencil pieces.

Artist Biography

I was an artist from an early age, experimenting in drawing, charcoal, acrylic painting and mixed media inngrade school through high school. However, I largely put art on hold while I pursued a finance career. After retiring and moving to Colorado, I attended a soft pastels art class in February 2023 and rediscovered a passion for art. Art has become my “next act’ and I exploring various mediums and subjects.I am proud to have been accepted into numerous juried art shows and asked to donate pieces directly to charity fundraisers. I call my business Do Good Art since I donate 100% of the profits of all sales to charities that focus on issues like cancer, food insecurity, and homelessness. In so doing, my goal is to make the world a little better place through art and giving.