My Michigan by Gwen Frostic

Details

Gwens wonderful bookMy Michigan is filled with color. Includes block-prints and interesting thoughts of her beautiful poetry . All the type is hand-set and the book is beautifully bound with a hard cover, and has a character all its own . This would make a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys art, nature, or Michigan.

Dimensions: 6.5″ W x 9.25″ L x 0.5″ D

About the Artist:

Michigan born, Sara Gwendolyn Frostic (1906-2001), was one of Americas foremost nature inspired artists. One of nine children, Gwen was stricken with polio at an early age. Gwen not only survived, she overcame the doctors prognosis that she would never walk, talk, or write again.

As a single woman in her fifties, Gwen moved to the northern woods of Michigan to observe, study, research, and sketch her native woods in all their wondrous detail. She then carefully carved the designs of nature into linoleum blocks. Gwen then used Heidleberg letter presses to bring her images alive on stationery.

Gwen not only became a very successful entrepreneur, but an accomplished artist, poet, educator, and philosopher. Known for her simple lines and delicate colors, this inspiring artist continued to produce new work well into her nineties. Now her serene, meditative renderings of trees, flowers, and wildlife have been captured in beautiful products.

Made in the USA.