Well, Kind Hearts, the magazine, Smoky Mountain Living, finally published my article (and painting) on the legendary Kingdom of the Happy Land that once existed in Henderson County (1867-1906). I am shamelessly pleased. Although the reproduction of the painting is a little indistinct, that is probably good. If any of you are interested in obtaining a copy, you can find the Fall issue on most magazine stands in this region, or order them from the SML website. Click on the image to enlarge!
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Monday, September 21, 2009
THE KINGDOM OF THE HAPPY LAND
Well, Kind Hearts, the magazine, Smoky Mountain Living, finally published my article (and painting) on the legendary Kingdom of the Happy Land that once existed in Henderson County (1867-1906). I am shamelessly pleased. Although the reproduction of the painting is a little indistinct, that is probably good. If any of you are interested in obtaining a copy, you can find the Fall issue on most magazine stands in this region, or order them from the SML website. Click on the image to enlarge!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
THE KINGDOM OF THE HAPPY LAND
I decided to take Vicki Lane up on her suggestion and print a "work in progress" of the "Kingdom of the Happy Land." It has a good way to go, and I may change my mind about a bunch of things and simply paint entire sections out and start over.(That is the nice thing about acrylics.) The dress of the king and queen is based on the rumor that several members of the Kingdom had childhood memories of Africa, and as a consequence, launched an effort to recreate life as they remembered it in an African village. Since it existed for about forty years (1865-1905), the kingdom was a kind of agriculture commune that bartered their crops in markets throughout the region. I'll add more as it seems appropriate to do so. Click on the painting for an enlargement!)
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