Title: Painting Alaska Author: Kesler Woodward ISBN: 1-56661-051-6 Price: $21.95 Buy this book from Amazon: click here

Alaska has long been a mecca for artists seeking grand vistas, solitude and independence. Painting Alaska delves into the lives of some of the state's most well known painters and illuminates the images they create. From historical legend Sydney Laurence to modern-day maven Byron Birdsall, this issue covers a wide range of ideas, interests, styles and subject matter Kesler E Woodward, retired art professor and expert on Alaska painting, brings a sharp eye and commentary to the pages as the author, while superb photos of each artist's work invite readers to linger and home their own skills at interpretation. Sidebars written by painters David Rosenthal, Mary Beth Michaels and Mary Ida Henrikson, all Alaska residents, offer glimpses into the experiences and methods of artists who work in harmony with harsh northern elements. A glossary of art terms and compendium of places to view Alaska paintings is included. See how Native painters, past and present, bring to light subsistence lifestyles and create new takes on old themes. Witness the change in perception of Alaska from early European visitors to artists who live in its towns and cities now. Experience Alaska through the eye of its painters.

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