Once Upon a Time in St. Louis: Bygone Scenes in Watercolor
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935806858 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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This nostalgic sojourn through local history leads readers from the genius of Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase to the optimistic revelry of the 1904 World's Fair to the raucous mood of Gaslight Square's cultural renaissance to hot dog-scented ambience of Busch Stadium during a Cardinal victory. Now, she's releasing a collection of 86 of these evocative renderings in Once Upon a Time in St. Louis. Remember tasty baked goods at the California Do-nut Co.? How about the iconic drive-in screen at Ronnie's in South County? Perhaps the gleaming silver sides of the SS Admiral bring back fond memories? Or the terra cotta details gracing the Cherokee District's Cinderella Building? Artist Marilynne Bradley has spent half a century immortalizing treasures like these in vibrant pigment. Bradley's brush, helped by the writing of David Baugher, captures the subtle essence of a corner eatery, an antiquated riverboat or an historic home with equal ease. An artistic celebration of the cuisine, entertainment, architecture and institutions that give the Gateway to the West its unique identity, this book serves
Remembering St. Louis in Pictures A person with a fond connection to St. Louis will enjoy the work of water colorist Marilynne Bradley, who, together with writer David Baugher, has recreated Missouri's famous city in a nostalgic style that goes way beyond an effect of simply cataloging a collection of old black and white photographs. The themes may be the same but only the artistic brush of someone like Bradley captures the life force that once was and connects new generations to such a cherished past.In an introduction Bradley speaks of her fond memories of St. Louis now celebrating its 250th birthday. She reveals:"It is tho. "A good book" according to Tina. I really liked this book. It was something I would recommend to anyone!. "Five Stars" according to Harold neumeister. Beautiful artwork
Louis Beacon. Louis landmarks, famous and infamous. David Baugher is a freelance writer and researcher whose work has appeared in a variety of St. . About the Author Marilynne Bradley is an internationally known watercolorist who, for over 50 years, has created paintings of most of the St. Louis in Watercolor, Packets on Parade, and City of Century Homes. Louis publications including Missouri Lawyers Weekly, The St. He is also the author of Weirdfactblog. Louis Jewish Light, The Webster-Kirkwood Times, and The St. She is the writer-illustrator of St
Louis in Watercolor, Packets on Parade, and City of Century Homes. . He is also the author of Weirdfactblog. Louis landmarks, famous and infamous. Marilynne Bradley is an internationally known watercolorist who, for over 50 years, has created paintings of most of the St. David Baugher is a freelance writer and researcher whose work has appeared in a variety of St. She is the writer-illustrator of St. Louis Beacon. Louis Jewish Light, The Webster-Kirkwood Times, and The St. Louis publication