Ham Lake is a six-mile-by-six-mile township as prescribed in the Northwest Territories Act of 1787. One of the arearsquo;s major lakes looks exactly like a slice of ham; with an island as the ham bone; thus the name. In 1856; a town named Glen Carey; Scottish for ldquo;Beautiful Valley;rdquo; was formed southwest of the lake. Seven or eight homes were built; but a prairie fire burned them out. In 1866; Mads Gilbertson; a native of Norway; was the first permanent settler; other Scandinavians followed. Early settlers found the soil well suited for farming and developed churches; schools; and commercial centers. Farmers raised pigs; turkeys; cattle; and horses; along with corn; wheat; potatoes; and other vegetables and fruit. Ham Lake became the sod-producing capital of Minnesota. Eventually; the town subdivided those farms and grew housing developmentsmdash;the most profitable crop yet.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. The Best of Tips For Doing Your Best Work.By Sandy Askey-AdamsRecently received this book and I am very pleased. It is jam- packed with great tips and beautiful demo photos from outstanding artists...in most every medium. Take a look at that gorgeous cover!!! You will find this book very useful and an enjoyment to page through. It is full of lessons and inspiration to get you back on the right track if you fall off that track. There is something in it for every artist. from beginner to experienced and professional. There is Still Life. Plein air and Studio Landscapes.Wildlife. Portraits and Figures...etc...You can go to the next level with this book...learn how to paint a convincing landscape. and read how wildlife artists help to inspire the conservation of nature and how they work. and you need not be afraid to try portrait and figure work with the tips in this book.Youll learn what the right materials and tools are best in order to do your best work.The best materials really do make a difference!!The best supports/paper/board. varnishing an oil painting. glass. brushes. pastels. colors. underpainting. grounds to use....etc..etc....it just goes on and on.There are also Art Business Tips included in the book. How to write an Artists Bio and an Artists Statement. Also Social Media Tips for Artists.There is a beautifully written foreword by Kristin Hoerth. editor in chief. Southwest Art magazine. Youll want to read the introduction written by Lori McNee.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lori is the key influencer for fin art.By Katherine MooreBuy the physical book and add it to your collection. Its well written. well designed and full of all sorts of great nuggets. This book features artistic influencers who are leading the modern art world. I follow Loris work via Twitter and her blog. she has created an awesome movement around her passionate for art. Loris book is a culmination of years of hard work and she is truly a key influencer in the art community.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of my favorite books!By CustomerI was looking forward to getting this book. expecting it to be informative and a book to be used on a regular basis. It far exceeded my expectations and is absolutely beautiful. filled with artwork and tips from a number of amazing artists. including Lori McNee. the author. She has such a knack for instructing and made this book one that goes into my list of favorite art books.
