in creating my site i wanted my guest to find easy access to whatever they may be looking for, be it paintings, books or how to contact me.  the collection of paintings and drawings on the gallery pages change frequently so i invite you to come back and visit often.

check out the 'what’s new and groovy' to find out . . . what’s new and groovy in my world.

thank you for stopping by and i hope you enjoy your visit.
jimmy pickering

the swamps of sleethe has just been released, written by jack prelutsky  (who was named americas first poet laureate recipient in 2006), and illustrated by myself.  the book is a unique collection of intergalactic poems full of dark and sinister twists which is not for the faint of heart.   for more information on ordering this book, go to the books page on this site and click the link located there.

i personally want to thank each and everyone of you who have made my book Skelly The Skeleton Girl a huge success.  the book has been embraced by so many people it is amazing.  all of your emails, notes and great drawings letting me know how much you have enjoyed the book have been fantastic to received.  thank you all for helping me to realize a dream and for giving Skelly a chance to continue her adventures in Skelly & Femur, being released in august of 2009.  

cheers and my deepest gratitude to all of you!
jimmy