The rich history of the Kansas State Fair comes to life in Images of America: Kansas State Fair through photographs from the 1860s to the present. The fair first opened its gates to visitors in 1863 and welcomed all to behold the �Pride of Kansas� until its untimely demise in 1875. In 1913; the Kansas Legislature revived the fair and selected the city of Hutchinson as the exposition�s permanent home. Centrally located; Hutchinson has proved an ideal setting. Every year during September; hundreds of thousands of fairgoers flock to the grounds to compete in agricultural or livestock competitions; sell their wares; seek out thrills on the midway amusements; or learn more about the state and its resources. Whatever their motives; all fairgoers leave with a sense of fulfillment.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Nice collectionBy Parka[[VIDEOID:mo1KX4W0CROG7Z5]]Sketchbook Confidential is a collection of sketchbooks from 41 renowned artists. You can feel their inspiration and excitement for art through their art and commentary.There are sketches on abstract imagery; figure drawings; landscapes; and many more; whether imaginary or sketched plein-air. Some are quite colourfully painted I dont know if they should be called sketches. Its not all pencils and ink.Each artist only has a brief 4 pages of coverage. Good thing is you can get to sample lots of different work; and artists websites are included.Its a nice inspiring read.The list of artists included are: * Robert T. Barrett * Dan Beck * William Berra * Roberto (Bob) Cardinale * Erin Currier * George Allen Durkee * Douglas Fryer * Tammy Garcia * Albert Handell * William Hook * Cathy Johnson * Nancy Kozikowski * Geoffrey Laurence * Stephanie Pui-Mun Law * Bev Lee * Linda Leslie * Chuck Lukacs * Jennifer McChristian * Richard McKinley * Jeff Mellem * Ed Morgan * Art Mortimer * Claudia Nice * P.A. Nisbet * Margy OBrien * William OConnor * Joe Paquet * Jean Pederson * John Potter * Tony Pro * Alan Paine Radebaugh * Chuck Sabatino * Mark Spencer * Kate Starling * Aleksander Titovets * Lyuba Titovets * Joshua Tobey * Elan Varshay * Frederico Vigil * Mark White * Mark WillenbrinkIf youre interested in sketchbooks; also check out An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists; Illustrators and Designers.(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my profile for the link.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great examples of sketchesBy K. PetersonI got this book for a friend and she loves it! I have to admit; it looks interesting to me too; so I may splurge on myself too!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Rosemarie Solomonlovely book. thank you
