Artist Show Opening

James Mellett has been a freelance illustrator for over 35 years. He has a BFA from Indiana University of PA (IUP) and an Associate Degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Jim has completed over 65 large montage illustrations for White Mountain Puzzles and has maintained a professional relationship with them for over 30 years. His other freelance clients include: Heinz, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Family Communications (Fred Rogers Productions), Fresh Express, Nova Chemicals, McKesson, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Liberty Magazine, Kelly Russell Studios, as well as textbooks, magazines, and other assorted publishers. JIm is currently serving as president of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. He lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife, Jan, a retired Mt. Lebanon elementary school teacher.