Jim Harrison's paintings of farm landscapes, country stores, and small town architecture invite the viewer to experience early 20th century rural life in America. His subjects -- railroad stations, churches, one room school houses, country stores, covered bridges, and farm buildings -- represent the spirit of an agrarian society.

His painting career began with a Coca Cola sign on the side of the hardware store in Denmark, South Carolina. After a more than 40 years as a painter and writer, he has limited edition prints, paintings, trademarks and seven books to his name.

Harrison credits his mother with providing the encouragement for him to develop his artistic interests beyond that of sign painting. Her investment in his...