Born 11/01/1951 to Leo & Myrtle Beaulaurier. Leo is a well known western artist. As a child, Jim was always drawing so his father encouraged him by making sure that there were sketch books around. In 1972, Jim joined the U.S.A.F. as an Illustrator, serving at Little Rock A.F.B. Arkansas and Eielson A.F.B. Alaska. After his mother passed, Jim moved back with his father to Montana. There he was taught by the best teacher he could have learned from. After his father passed, Jim got married, “two kids,” then divorced. His career as an artist was just taking off again when he became a single parent. Career was put on hold. Kids are raised…it’s time to start up again!