Prairie Paintings

<p><em>Home home on the plains......</em></p><p> </p><p>My name is Linda Roesch; I am an artist.</p><p> </p><p>I’ve lived in South Dakota for most of my life and I still get my mail at an address just seven miles from where I was raised.</p><p> </p><p>But I love to travel and as I’ve gotten older my travels have taken me farther and farther from home. Travel has proven to be the best education and I am truly thankful for every day spent on the road.</p><p> </p><p>The watercolor and acrylic paintings featured in this book were completed between 2014-2018 depicting places and events happening in and around North and South Dakota. I’ve spent the last two years working as a teaching artist in both states during the school year and in the summer months you’ll find me selling paintings at art festivals throughout the Midwest. I love working en plein air and many of the paintings in this book were started on location; others were completed in my basement studio using reference photos.</p><p> </p><p>Come along with me on this journey as we celebrate the subtle beauty of the open plains! Our rolling hills and stark prairie dotted by the occasional grain elevator; the landmark old house that has withstood generations; and my all time favorite..... our clouds in June.</p><p> </p><p>The printing of this book was made possible by a grant from the South Dakota Arts Council. Many thanks to the Council for sponsoring projects such as these!</p><p> </p><p>This book is dedicated to my Grandpa and to my college professors who are still supportive of my artistic endeavors.</p>