Born in the 1950s on a farm in Lapel, Indiana and surrounded by crops and livestock, Faust’s childhood years were spent exploring the woods and fields under the magnificent, open, Midwestern sky. The awe of nature in the young Faust inspired him to become an artist and formed the basis of his art. Faust sees the time he spent on the farms and rivers of the Midwest as a gift to be shared with others through his art. Nature to him is more than just a source of inspiration. It is his teacher.

Gift of Karl and Barbara Zimmer

Quoted from indplsartcenter.org/Assets/uploads/Artspark-brochure-2012.pdf

Note, the artist’s website indicates the artwork is called "Bird with Prey."  www.jameswillefaust.com/