The heritage of Missouri is captured in precise detail and vibrant watercolor, with images of historical buildings, old barns, covered bridges, mills, college and university buildings, riverboats, and natural landmarks throughout the state. In the spirit of the"Show Me State," John has brought together not only the tranquility and history of the rural countryside but the grandiose architecture of the states' cities and towns. The body of work selected for this book reflects the evolution of his work over the last twenty ...
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The heritage of Missouri is captured in precise detail and vibrant watercolor, with images of historical buildings, old barns, covered bridges, mills, college and university buildings, riverboats, and natural landmarks throughout the state. In the spirit of the"Show Me State," John has brought together not only the tranquility and history of the rural countryside but the grandiose architecture of the states' cities and towns. The body of work selected for this book reflects the evolution of his work over the last twenty years. This collection truly shows the reader the history of Missouri, as well as providing accurate and interesting commentary for the images. John's artistic mastery is apparent in each drawing and is a credit to each site he captures in his drawings. The book also provides a wonderful travel log for those who want to discover the rich historical tapestry of Missouri. Further, it provides a means to relive days gone by for those nostalgic for faded memories of their childhood, when families took that long-awaited summer vacation by car. The book also offers a sound history lesson of the evolution of the state through the commentary as well as the visual.
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