James Davis Mayhew, "J.D." 1925-2004, a local to the Mendocino Coast since 1971, in his time, was one of the North Coast’s most outstanding marine and wildlife artists. He was a master etcher using copper and zinc plates, painter using oils and watercolor, illustrator using graphite and pen and ink techniques, and experimented with scrimshaw.

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My name is Shana Hadley, I am J.D.’s eldest granddaughter and the owner of The Art of J.D. Mayhew. I started my business in response to a continued interest in my grandfather J.D.’s artwork, which spanned 30 years and continues to inspire beyond his passing in 2004. I am working to revive and digitally archive the incredible body of work he left behind, as well as document and share his story and history.