Your total years on this Big Blue Marble may be a secret, but the beauty and inspiration you’ve given us for lo these many years are well-known — and equally immeasurable.

We wish you a most-splendid day… and please know that every one of us has been inspired by your and Anne’s beautiful lives. May the strength of Volcan be with you on this day and many years to come! And…if you care to…Help us surprise James with funds for THE HUBBELL ARCHIVE PROJECT. We know he’ll be very appreciative.   >> You can make your gift here

Leave a birthday message for James below. We’ll present them to him on October 23rd with a card containing all your birthday greetings. And don’t forget, shhhh…it’s a surprise!


The above photo was taken a year ago after the performance of “Queen Calafia’s Pilgrimage” when students from Spencer Valley School unfurled a “Happy Birthday” banner for James.

205 responses to “Happy Birthday James!”

  1. Cathy Conheim says:

    Dear James.
    Donna and I have had the privilege of not only hosting the projects you have put out in the world, starting with Vladavostok and ending with the project here in San Diego,, but for 21 years we have had the privilege to have the wonderful building in our back yard and a house full of your glass, paintings and sculptures. The ever changing light in the building and throughout our home reminds us of the changing moods and cycles of the world and all of us. Being able to work in a building like that has produced truly transformational therapy. I feel blessed to have yours and Anne’s friendship and to daily be bathed in the colors that dance around our house. Your life on this planet has made a huge difference and your presence in my life has deeply impacted me .. I wish for you and the world more days of creativity , we need you more now than ever. Whatever the day, I am so glad you were born and that you have been in my life. Happy Birthday !!! Love Cathy

  2. Cathy Conheim says:

    Dear James.
    Donna and I have had the privilege of not only hosting the projects you have put out in the world, starting with Vladavostok and ending with the project here in San Diego,, but for 21 years we have had the privilege to have the wonderful building in our back yard and a house full of your glass, paintings and sculptures. The ever changing light in the building and throughout our home reminds us of the changing moods and cycles of the world and all of us. Being able to work in a building like that has produced truly transformational therapy. I feel blessed to have yours and Anne’s friendship and to daily be bathed in the colors that dance around our house. Your life on this planet has made a huge difference and your presence in my life has deeply impacted me .. I wish for you and the world more days of creativity , we need you more now than ever. Whatever the day, I am so glad you were born and that you have been in my life. Happy Birthday !!! Love Cathy

  3. Nadine spier says:

    Thank you for all the love and light you have brought to the world. Have a glorious birthday.

  4. Diddo Clark says:

    Dear Dear Jim, Best wishes for a happy birthday, and many more, with love from Diddo Clark

  5. Lilly Fluger says:

    Happiest joy filled wishes to you for a year that warms your heart and inspires your soul. Thanks for all you are and do.

  6. Marti Kranzberg says:

    ♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
    Happy BirthWeek to you!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫
    ♪Happy BirthMonth ♥♥♥dear James
    ♪♫•*¨*•.¸♥Happy Birthday ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ to YOU! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸♥
    Let the celebration continue! Create something brilliant!
    *´¨)
    ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ ♥ ♥
    With love and gratitude for the beauty you have created that enriches so many lives!
    Stay safe & healthy and stay creative!
    Marti ♥

  7. Jeyon Kim says:

    Happy Birthday!!! Jim.
    Congratulations and greetings from Jeju Island.
    You are always part of Jeju as you breathed an inspiration into the Jeju PRP.
    Also, you are part of my everyday life as one of your stained glass art works is the locked screen image of my phone. Whenever I unlock the mobile, I see you through the wonderful work.
    Thank you for the thoughts you shared with us.
    Thank you for everything you did for all.
    I miss you!
    Again, Happy Birthday to you!!!

  8. Diane Jacky LeBlanc says:

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Hubbell! We used to live next to you just down the hill. Many, many moons ago, I babysat your youngsters a couple of times. Loved all the freeform art at your place, especially the big “mushroom”!

    Wishing you all the best and many more birthdays to come!

  9. Anonymous says:

    Happy Birthday James!
    Thanks for sharing your art with the world.
    Your sculpture at The Art Alley on Cedros has been enjoyed by thousands in the past year. Touring your
    Santa Isabel Work space and Studio and home was a highlight for my artist girlfriend Stacy and I (it was our second date!).
    May you have many more years of creating all things beautiful and wonderful.
    With appreciation and respect,
    Daniel Powell

  10. Jim and Barbara Hartung says:

    Jim, we send our heartiest happy birthday wishes to you. You have given so much to our world, our community and to us. We will never be able to convey how much we have gained by being your and Anne’s friend. Best to you.

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