The Artists

You didn't make the butterflies, did you? Absolutely not. We believe some of the best art in the world is either inspired by or an effort to imitate nature, but there is nothing that comes close to the real thing. When people ask, "Did you paint these to look like this?" we answer, "No, the first Artist did a more than adequate job." So this is secondary art, and we would never try to take credit for what only God can do! What we do attempt to do is to present these incredible creations as beautifully as we possibly can. We encourage you to get to know the First Artist personally. If you'd like to know a little about the secondary artist who creates the finished framed pieces, read on.

J.B. McKoy has had a lifelong interest in art and has experience in several media. His first book illustrations were published while still attending Dartmouth College, from which he graduated with a degree in French and Computer Science. He has particularly enjoyed the work of children’s book illustrators of the early 20th century. While he spent almost two decades in computer technology and software fields, he now works full-time as an artist, consultant, and speaker. In addition to drawing, he has done professional work as a calligrapher, painter, and photographer, and he recently had some of his pictures published in Colorado Country magazine. Recent museum exhibits of his butterfly and insect art have included solo exhibits at The Butterfly Pavilion and The Wildlife Experience art museum. His art has been collected by people as far away as Korea, Switzerland, England, and Denmark, and also decorates professional offices and waiting rooms. J.B. lives in Colorado with his wonderful wife and six fantastic children. His hobbies include playing guitar, reading, thinking, photography, table tennis, and enjoying the great Colorado outdoors.