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Jim Bob was born in 1940 in Decatur, Texas the county seat of Wise. He grew up as an oil field brat, as his dad followed the oil boom town jobs in the 1940’s. In the late 40’s and into his teen years, Jim Bob attended school in Ropes, Texas plus tending chores on the small family farm. His grandmother Abertia Ann Swafford was the first to settled on the 160-acre farm in Ropesville “Ropes” in the early 1920s. Jim Bob’s father graduated from Ropes high school. Jim Bob’s first art award was at graduation from high school where he was honored as the Art Student of the year. Other awards followed throughout Jim Bob’s career. Leanin’ Tree, Inc. in in Boulder, Colorado has published many of Jim Bob’s artwork on their products. Jim Bob has been the featured artist in the “Western Horseman” magazine as well as featured on the cover of the “Rocky Mountain Rider” magazine. Invitational art shows include “Artist of the West” in Colorado Springs, Colorado and “Artist West of the Concho” in San Angelo, Texas. National exhibit includes “Top 100 exhibit Arts for the Parks” in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and “Images of American” the Nations Calendar. Premier commissions included a painting the grandnieces to the Queen of Thailand. Celebrity clients owning Jim Bob’s art includes Doug Gresham the stepson of C.S. Lewis and producer of the Narnia films, Jeff Wolf artist sculpture, and the Buddy Holly family. Swafford studied art at Lubbock Christian University and Abilene Christian University and graduated with a BA degree with a major in art. After a successful career in business and extensive world travel Swafford became aware of the individual art styles of each area visited and how they were influenced by climate, quality of light, attitudes, and lifestyles. He has absorbed into his own style elements of what he sees as unique to the south and west of the country. Over time, Swafford’s style has moved towards stronger use of color and on emphasis on the essence of his subject matter. The artist paints southwest, landscapes, western lifestyle, cowboy life, wildlife, and florals. Writing Lyrics Part of Jim Bob’s creativity besides painting is writing poems and lyrics for song. With today technology songwriters/lyricist can develop music demo built around their lyrics. Several artists have used Jim Bob’s lyrics and produced songs. Nashville songwriter and singer Tom McElvain along with Jim Bob co-wrote a song. One of Jim Bob’s favorite artist to use his lyrics is Dokota Ray Parker. Jim Bob and his wife Kay live in the small rural town of Bovina, Texas the old headquarters of the XIT ranch.
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Lyrics By Jim Bob Swafford
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Jim Bob Swafford
A Cowboy's Home
The Quiet One
If you're ever in Reno
Here's to the Chuck Wagon Cook
City of Night
A Book Like This
When Love Came My Way
The Night of Thunder
Skinny Bean
A Simple Truth
For the Flag
Sleep now Papa
Nickel a Pound
The Devil's Breath Dust Dowl
Where Roses Bloom
Forrest
The Book
ol' Max Evans
Amanda's Song
One More Verse
It's that Old Time Religion
A Day of our Own
Why is it so Hard
Legend of the Catfish Kid
Whiskey Drinking Papa
Good-morning Sunday
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Gallery of Lyrics and Songs

Lyrics By Jim Bob Swafford

Select Demo Song to Play

Jim Bob Swafford

A Cowboy's Home

The Quiet One

If you're ever in Reno

Here's to the Chuck Wagon Cook

City of Night

A Book Like This

When Love Came My Way

The Night of Thunder

Skinny Bean

A Simple Truth

For the Flag

Sleep now Papa

Nickel a Pound

The Devil's Breath Dust Dowl

Where Roses Bloom

Forrest

The Book

ol' Max Evans

Amanda's Song

One More Verse

It's that Old Time Religion

A Day of our Own

Why is it so Hard

Legend of the Catfish Kid

Whiskey Drinking Papa

Good-morning Sunday

Gallery Seascapes

Gallery Birds

Gallery Western - Southwest - Country Life

Gallery Native American (click on painting to enlarge)

Photos & videos from our travels.

Gallery Animals (click on painting to enlarge)

Photos & videos from our travels.

Gallery Landscapes

Gallery - Abstract and Photographs

Photos & videos from our travels.

Gallery Fowers

Wood Sculptures (carving)

Subscribe to Get Access Now

Refund Policy: I offer an exchange of the artwork for another piece of equal or greater value - I do not offer refunds

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