Beacon of the Lowcountry: The Life, Art, and Legacy of Jim Booth, a newly published book offering an intimate look at the artist behind the canvas, is now available for purchase.
Compiled by Tracey Booth Owens, Jim’s eldest daughter, the richly illustrated coffee table book pairs the artist’s iconic paintings with never-before-seen letters, photographs, and personal reflections – many drawn from recordings he made after receiving a terminal diagnosis in early 2021.
The book is available for purchase at local and online retailers.
Tracey Booth Owens is also the founder of Jim Booth Legacy Art, a second-generation art business focused on donating and selling select Jim Booth original paintings, limited edition prints, and open edition posters.
A self-taught artist and businessman, Jim Booth (1945-2021) was best known for his ability to capture the beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry through his paintings. Jim Booth Legacy Art celebrates and honors Jim’s life and his artwork and seeks to give back to the community that supported it. For more information, visit www.jimboothlegacyart.com.
A book launch will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Charleston Naval Base’s Admiral’s House. The event will feature original artwork, guided tours of the home and its history, and a 45-minute conversation with Jim’s daughter, Tracey Booth Owens, and photographer Rick Rhodes. Interested attendees can register here.