Washington, District of Columbia
BURFORD JAMES E. BURFORD "Jim" On July 14, 2014, painter and popular local art instructor James E. "Jim" Burford died after a brief illness. He was well known as a gifted teacher, and generous and devoted mentor at the Alexandria Art League School and Marymount University, where he had taught...
Read MoreIt seems just yesterday being in his class and getting all the encouragement to continue. He was full of life. Miss him a lot. Always cherish what he taught me.
Maryam Mahdavi
July 21, 2025 | Friend
Professor Burford was a wonderful teacher and helped me greatly with his advise and guidance. Thank you.
Marybeth Evans
July 22, 2024 | School
In loving memory of a wonderful art professor . Jim was my studio art professor at Mt Vernon college. I will always remember his creativity and guidance.
Marybeth Evans
October 08, 2023 | School
I will always remember Jim as one my best art teachers and a lover of art and art history.
Kathleen Stark
July 21, 2023 | Friend
Jim was the best art teacher I ever had. He was encouraging, and inspiring. I learned so much in his classes. He also knew so much about art and art history. To be on one of his tours at NGA was an experience. Thank you Jim!
Kathleen Stark
July 21, 2021 | Friend
Jim Burford was the best art teacher I every had. He did so much further my work and build my self confidence as an artist. He was also a gifted artist and art historian. I loved talking to Jim about art. I miss having him in the world. Love to his family Sandy, Elizabeth and Mary.
Kathleen Stark
July 21, 2020 | Springfield, VA | Friend
I think of Jim often and try to remember the things he taught in his classes. I also think of his family. Hope you are ok. Love Kathleen
February 11, 2015
I miss you Big Brother
William Burford
February 10, 2015 | Vancouver, WA
I am very sad to learn of Jim's death. He was not only a great teacher but also a wonderful art historian. I send my love to Sandy, Mary and Elizabeth. Kathleen Stark
October 06, 2014