SYNOPSIS OF ”THE FOOT LOG INCIDENT” by Jim Horton

Two friends Joe and Brian get new coats for Christmas. They are excited about their gifts and go for a walk in the woods. They are warned to stay away from a stream that is overflowing due to the melting snow. They of course ignore this advise and venture to the stream. Joe decides to cross the stream on a foot log which is just at water level. Brian begs him not to cross, but Joe is determined to cross. A huge log being washed downstream is heading for the foot log and Brian warns Joe to get off. Before Joe can retreat, he slips and hangs onto the hand rail. When the log rams the foot log, Joe loses his grip and is washed downstream. Brian runs along the stream bank yelling to Joe. He instructs Joe to grab a tree branch hanging out over the stream. After several unsuccessful tries by Joe, Brian pushes a small tree over into Joe’s patch. Joe catches the tree branch and with Brian’s help is pulled safely to the bank. Both boys coats are ruined and later, they apologize to Joe’s mother for disobeying her warning about the stream.

Published by PublishAmerica ISBN 1-60610-706-2

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Bio for Jim Horton

Jim Horton, an artist, works in a Romantic, Modern, Theatrical Style. His work is bold with direct statements, playing strong contrasts between darks and lights, paying close attention to the effects of lighting. The focal point pulls the viewer into the art then the viewer’s eyes drift around the piece as he is lead by the designs, shapes and color

His background has been senior art director and illustrator advertising agencies in Chicago, Illinois, also art instructor for colleges in Illinois and North Carolina. Now retired from commercial art, he dedicates his time to fine art produced in his studio. He has paintings in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Canada.

His inspiration for his Mediterranean painting are due to his painting workshops he has conducted in Europe. His Low Country Coastal paintings are the results of living in the environment of the Southern United States Coastal Areas.

His latest venture is writing and illustrating children’s books relating to his childhood. Joe and Brian adventures are based on Jim’s and friend Joe’s incidents, as they grew up.

Mr. Horton’s education consists of:

The American Academy of Art, Chicago, Illinois (Commercial Art Degree)

The University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois (B. A. Art Education)

The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC (M. F. A. degree in Theater)