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Jimmy Reynolds is passionate about the Eastern Shore and his art reflects it. He has a deep understanding and fondness for the region.”I once intended my paintings to be a testament for my grandchildren and their children, so that they could know what a magical place the Eastern Shore was. But I have changed my mind this place is still magical and wonderful.”

Jimmy’s folk art paintings each capture a fragment of the majestic communities in the Chesapeake area. Folk art usually reflects the artist’s culture or tradition and for Jimmy his roots began on the Chesapeake Bay. He grew up on the Eastern Shore of  Maryland and is very knowledgable about the Chesapeake Bay and its history. Jimmy’s art takes creative inspiration from the natural beauty of the bay and he uses his own knowledge, in addition to old photographs, maps and charts to depict the different areas.  Some of the sectors include Annapolis, Baltimore, Chestertown, Rock Hall and Betterton. Jimmy has also written a series of books about the different rivers found across the bay entitled the Chesapeake Gazetteer.

Jimmy works primarily with acrylics and ink. He prefers oak, plywood, pine panels and any other kind of old boards to ordinary canvas. Jimmy use of rich colors and heavy brushstrokes give his pieces ample texture. To view more of Jimmy’s pictures visit his website at www.redlionstudio.com .You can find his artwork at the Chestertown Farmer’s Market, Centreville’s Farmer’s Market and Easton Market. Check out his facebook page to see where his current art will be displayed.

In addition to the beautiful paintings, Jimmy and his wife Julia own the Magnolia Bread Company. A favorite at the area farmer’s markets,  they have been selling artisan bread since 1993. This family business is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and economic development through the employment of members of the Eastern Shore community. The wheat and herbs used to make their bread are grown right on their 14th generation Maryland farm. Their bread is available at Fifer Orchards, Easton Market Square, Home Grown Cafe, Newark Natural Foods, St. Michaels Farmers’ Market, Westview Annapolis Mall Farmers’ Market, Maryland Table, Tilghman Island Country Store and the Chestertown Farmers Market. You can learn more about their delicious bread and pastries here.

“Support our farmers. Support our watermen. Resist development. Buy local. And just slow down and smell the honeysuckle.”-Jimmy Reynolds