JJDPhoto2Art

This site showcases my photography, art and the madness...creativity... trial and error of the creative process. Please see my website for more info.

Jim Dukes is a native of Cary, North Carolina. He was the Artist in Residence at Tapp’s Arts Center in Columbia from July 2013 to July 2014. His background is in design/build engineering and always had an internal spark for photography. He sustained two closed head injuries as a private Explosive Ordinance Disposal contractor from 1992-1996. Jim was also a radiological emergency response team lead

30/12/2023

Adventures in 2024 are just beginning! The year of restarting collecting stories for the retirement home. I just registered Caden and I for a 50k ultra marathon in May. If you’re interested in registering and having some fun, here’s the link!

Knock On Woodstock $15 Refund for Referring 2 Friends!

24/12/2023

Calling all creatives! 🗣️

We’re looking for artists who want to share their wonderful creations and help CAL raise funds in 2024 to help us continue to be a creative space for the community! From paintings to mixed media to sculpture to poetry, we want your art! 💚

For more information, visit the link in our bio and travel to our Calls to Artists page!

30/07/2023

Grant livn his best life at 3-yrs old

17/10/2022

28/08/2022

Live painting with during performance of Lost In Space

15/08/2022

Ifly was a blast!! We are definitely developing a case of skydiving flu!!!

07/03/2022

On my way to clear my head today, I came upon a dear friend. It was great to have his memory with me as I explored.

27/02/2022

Fun shoot with amazing people!!!

14/12/2021

Nest

18/11/2021

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Come see this powerful traveling exhibit of veterans stories combined with artwork. Exhibit opens at 6 with live poetry from

Tix available in bio or at the door. Bid on artwork, meet some of the story tellers and artists. It’s an amazing healing art experience for veterans and civilians alike.

15/11/2021

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I’m loving the photos took for our family photo shoot!! ❤️🌟🖤

Renee Henderson] y’all are so much fun to create with!

08/11/2021

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Bullets and Bandaid's mission is to bring about social cohesion between veterans and civilians through a collaborative art exhibition.

This event November 19th 5-9 pm is the showcase for the original artworks created this year. Are you active duty or a vet? Do you know either one, if so come experience this powerful exhibit.

Join us for an evening of camaraderie, reflection, and appreciation. This is one stop on our tour of five cities around the Carolinas. The original artworks will be available in an online auction after the tour! Auction closes December 9th.

Support veterans, support local artists, and heal the community! If you’ve never served, this is a great opportunity to learn about real experiences from the men and women who lived them.

This event will have:
Live poetry readings by and

BBQ sliders and more!

Alcoholic and Non alcoholic beverages!

Plenty of on-site parking or take the Light Rail to the Sugar Creek Station. The venue is located adjacent to the station.

$10 for Tickets.

$20 for Ticket and copy of the exhibition book in advance.

$25 for exhibition book at the event.

GET YOUR TICKETS & EXHIBITION BOOK TODAY!!!

For tix info see link in bio.

02/11/2021

What a fun anniversary shoot with and Sabrina!! Love you two!!

27/10/2021

It’s fall… out with the photography group from Imagery.

21/10/2021

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Are you moving? When’s the move? How are things coming at the new building? Is anything happening over there?

These are just some of the natural questions we’ve been getting about the Charlotte Art League move. This video gives you a snapshot into the construction progress and sneak peek into things to come. We will be dropping frequent updates now that people can really visualize the space. We’ll also update everyone on the surrounding development status making making the Trailhead District Charlotte‘s “gotta be here” destination!

08/10/2021

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It has been a longg couple weeks. I think it’s time to relax a bit with a long overdue bubble bath and a book I’ve been meaning to read! What do you do when it’s time to relax?
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