Reflections of Missouri is a comprehensive collection of the pen, ink & watercolor works of art by noted Missouri artist, John Bolton Stoeckley. Spurred on by requests from many who collect
John's work, this book brings his artistic interpretation of Missouri into one collection for the enjoyment of many.The heritage of Missouri is captured in precise detail and vibrant
watercolor, with images of historical buildings, old barns, covered bridges, mills, college and university buildings, riverboats, and natural landmarks throughout the state. In the spirit of
the ��how Me State,��John has brought together not only the tranquility and history of the rural countryside, but the grandiose architecture of the states' cities and towns. The body of work
selected for this book reflects the evolution of his work over the last twenty years. This collection truly shows the reader the history of Missouri, as well as providing accurate and
interesting anecdotal commentary for the images. John's artistic mastery is apparent in each drawing and is a credit to each site he captures in his drawings.The book also provides a wonderful
travel log for those who want to discover the rich historical tapestry of Missouri. Further, it provides a means to relive days gone by for those nostalgic for faded memories of their
childhood, when families took that long awaited summer vacation by car. The book also offers a sound history lesson of the evolution of the state through the commentary as well as the visual.
The book is divided into six regions of the state, capturing the notable historic sites of each area, across all seasons of the year. These regions are the St. Louis Region, the Northeast
Region, the Southeast Region, the Central Region, the Lakes Region and the Kansas City Region.It is John's sincere wish that all who find themselves in possession of this book will discover the
beauty and intrigue of Missouri through his works, and will seek out these locations for themselves. John has done the research and created the image on paper. Now all the reader needs to do is
make history come alive with a little imagination and some good background on which to build the thought.