James Rumford has written and illustrated over 25 books, published nationally and internationally. He began painting in oils in 2014 and has since covered the walls of his house with seascapes. Recently he has enjoyed translating well-known books such as Tom Sawyer, Siddhartha, The Red Badge of Courage and Sense and Sensibility into Latin. Rumford’s illustrations and paintings have been shown at the Chicago Institute of Art, the Society of American Illustrators, and various venues in Honolulu.