Designer
Jim Ford
Designer
Jim Ford
I was born in Sacramento, California, and moved to Aspen, Colorado, to embrace life as a ski bum. In 1964, I became the first city draftsman for Aspen. After returning to Sacramento in 1967, I founded Simultaneous Avalanche, a psychedelic light show, which led me to design rock art posters. These creations, featuring iconic bands like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and the Grateful Dead, have become highly sought-after collectibles and were published in *The Art of Rock* by Abbeville Press in 1987.
Drawn back to Aspen, I freelanced as a graphic artist with Norm Clasen Advertising. My Aspen Town art served as the national advertising campaign for the Aspen Skiing Corporation from 1972 to 1974 and became its logo for over a decade. I also created town art for ski resorts like Vail, Sun Valley, and Park City, along with various logos.
In 1981, I returned permanently to Sacramento, where I completed a series of 13 pen-and-ink drawings of my favorite local spots. Today, I continue to draw, design logos, and create metal art sculptures.
Drawn back to Aspen, I freelanced as a graphic artist with Norm Clasen Advertising. My Aspen Town art served as the national advertising campaign for the Aspen Skiing Corporation from 1972 to 1974 and became its logo for over a decade. I also created town art for ski resorts like Vail, Sun Valley, and Park City, along with various logos.
In 1981, I returned permanently to Sacramento, where I completed a series of 13 pen-and-ink drawings of my favorite local spots. Today, I continue to draw, design logos, and create metal art sculptures.
