Jim Salvati is an American painter of Contemporary Figurative Fine Art. Works in the film industry as a Visual Concept Designer and Cinematic Artist. He is also in a select group of painters for Disney Fine Art. With a prestigious list of clients that includes Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Fox Pictures, Radio City Music Hall, Arena Stage, the Ahmanson Theater, Verve Records and won the Washington Post award of excellence for his work with the Kennedy Center Honorees. He is also responsible for many of the memorable, finished paintings in the "Harry Potter" film series. In addition to all of this, Jim has also found the time to illustrate books The War of the Worlds, Art of War and Frankenstein. He teaches at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Pasadena, California.