Jim Turlington is a wildlife artist residing in Deltona, Florida. He's been hunting, photographing and painting wild turkeys for decades.
"Off the Roost" is the result of months of observation and field sketches for his watercolors. The scene captures a classic flydown that would get any turkey hunter's heart pumping, and we're honored to use this painting for our 2025 Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp and Wright Series.
The original painting resides in a private collection in Pennsylvania; "Off the Roost" was also featured in a collaboration with Wild Turkey Bourbon in 2016. Turlington completed the painting after he observed the subject of the piece fly down and he both photographed and sketched the moment. He used both of these tools to complete the final watercolor image.
Pictured: Jim Turlington with a print of "Off the Roost."
Turlington's work hangs on the walls of NWTF's main offices, among many other conservation agencies, and his work has helped to raise funds for the wild turkey, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, grouse, pheasants, and both fresh and saltwater fish species.
In 2019, he was recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for his work in promoting Florida's wildlife and habitat management. Turlington continues to raise awareness for Florida wildlife through his art today.
Signed and numbered prints are available for purchase through his social medias or email jturlington@att.net.
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