Jim Thomas of Jonestown, Texas has been a professional sculptor for more than 43 years, having won the Texas Cowboy Artists Association Gold Medal three times. He is published in "XIT - The American Cowboy" as well as many art journals. Thomas operates his sculpture studio/foundry on the north shore of Lake Travis, northwest of Austin. Thomas is also noted for his monumental bronze sculptures across the United States and for his commissioned architectural art installations in many parks, institutions and private residences. Thomas is also a member of TSOS, Texas Society of Sculptors, DFAC, Austin Diocese Fine Arts Council, and AARC, Austin Architectural Artisans Collaborative.