Hand Painted Homes: An Artist's Pen and Watercolor Journey Across America

Acclaimed artist, Leisa Collins, combines her passion for American home architecture with her love of travel and adventure in __Hand-Painted Homes: An Architectural Artist's Pen and Watercolor Journey Across America__. Her beautiful paintings and fascinating tales take us on an exploration of the architectural house styles in all fifty states and the nation’s capital as well. __Hand-Painted Homes__ exhibits over 650 paintings: from humble stone cottages, historic row houses, ornate Victorian style homes, elegant Tudor houses, to contemporary architectural styles that blend seamlessly into their natural environments. While historic house preservation is her focus, Collins treats us to a glimpse of farmhouses, churches, town halls and iconic landmarks, all in her indelible artistic style. Her work spans centuries: from the Acoma Pueblo, with structures that date back to 1000 AD, to stunning modern day residences. In this home restoration book, Collins weaves in stories relating to the history of home designs and how geography, industry, politics, economy, available resources and our melting pot culture shape the face of American house architecture. Included are before and after historic homes saved from the wrecking ball and tributes to the homeowner heroes who restored these structures to their original glory. Also shared are house portraits of historic homes painted before they were tragically torn down and removed from the country’s landscape forever. Get a peek inside Collins’ artist journal to view her on-the-road pen and watercolor art and her artist drawings of the oldest structure in every state. One of the best coffee table books on architecture today, Hand-Painted Homes gives the reader intimate insight into Leisa Collins’ mission to use her artistic skill and talent to save old houses while honoring the legacy and beauty of American homes and buildings throughout the nation. This vibrant coffee table book is a captivating celebration of this countrys diverse architecture, giving the reader intimate insight into Leisa Collins mission to honor the beauty and history of American homes and buildings. Alarmed at the number of beautiful historic homes that are lost to decay or demolition every day in the United States, acclaimed architectural artist, Leisa Collins, embarked on a mission to tell the story of American architecture through her art . . . before it was too late. Combining her passion for architecture with her love of adventure, her travels took her to every corner of America and she created original paintings in all 50 states. Now she is sharing her detailed watercolor paintings in this breathtaking coffee table book, Hand Painted Homes: An Artist's Pen & Watercolor Journey Across America, so others can appreciate the beauty and legacy of homes throughout the country. Hand-Painted Homes exhibits over 650 paintings in 30 different architectural styles. Collins weaves in stories about the history behind individual house designs, and how geography, industry, politics, economy, available resources and our melting pot culture shaped the face of architecture in America.