About

Jim & Kathleen Mazzotta, own Jungle Drums Gallery on Captiva, FL. Their gallery is a showplace for much of their work and their artist colleagues. Jim earned his BFA in art at UNC and MFA in lithography at USC (SC) where he taught art for two years. He worked as an illustrator and editorial cartoonist for the Fort Myers (FL) News-Press. His work has appeared in the NY Times, U.S. News, London Times and other publications.In the 80s Jim created a range of gift products and tees with his art depicting the lyrics of songwriter Jimmy Buffet.
Kathleen earned her BFA in art education at Kutztown (PA) University. She received an Associates Degree in art and pursued graduate studies in art therapy. She was art director for an ad agency before moving on to freelance creating art for apparel and paper products. In addition to creating wildlife and tropical imagery she stays busy managing Jungle Drums Gallery.