For most Pittsburghers, the Immaculate Reception is the biggest scene in sports history. For James Mellett, it’s about the size of a postage stamp. Jim, born and raised in the ‘Burgh, has shrunk thousands of cultural icons into White Mountain montage puzzles working as a freelance illustrator. He’s also illustrated Penguins tickets; drawn lettuce for bags of salad; exhibited at the Heinz History Center; and won sports art awards from Beckett Magazine.

His BFA from IUP and Associate’s Degree from the AIP led him to be a member of the PSI, where he’s slaved as its secretary for a decade. Lizzie, a white, fluffy Pomechon often distracts him in his home office, as does his daughter, Kathryn, and wife, Jan.