2020 Visitor Guide cover art entries.
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“With Malice Toward None,” an acrylic on Ampersand museum-grade board, is the artist’s tribute to Lincoln’s character. Jane Bucci is a freelance illustrator who started her career studying art at the Springfield Art Association. Jane and her husband, Mark Suszko, live in Springfield. -
“Lincoln in Illinois” is a pen and ink drawing depicting Abraham Lincoln with different images associated with his life in Illinois. Erin says she loves the detail that can be achieved through the use of this medium. -
“President and the Flag Colors” was done in colored pencil. -
“I Love Springfield” shows a cartoon Lincoln wearing a top hat which doubles as a coffee mug. Lonnie is a California native who has lived in Springfield since 2001. He says he is a newly retired radio production manager who has dabbled in music and digital art for several years. -
“Abe in Illinois” is a drawing of Lincoln that includes the Illinois flag, cardinal and state flower to show recognizable things about our state. Skylar is a 15 year old freshman at Pawnee High School who loves drawing portraits and learning new techniques. -
“Honest Abe” was created digitally using the program Procreate. It depicts Lincoln wearing pins of some of his favorite places to visit in Springfield. Bailey is a native of Kentucky who currently attends UIS. She is majoring in business administration with a minor in visual art. -
“Patriotic Abe” was drawn in colored pencil with a marker outlining Abe and for the names, routes and rivers on the map. Tyler says he put Abe in a patriotic suit rather than a normal black one to give more color to the artwork. -
“A Great Time and a Long Journey with Lincoln” depicts a jar of pennies that has been collected over the years being poured out. Ava is a 16 year old sophomore at Pleasant Plains High School who says she is becoming more seriously involved with art. -
“Whistling Lincoln” is an acrylic painting done on canvas. Annette says she imagines Lincoln whistling when he was joyful. She is a Springfield-based artist who paints primarily with acrylics and in vivid colors to hopefully brighten someone’s day. -
“Blooming Lincoln” is a mixed media acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas depicting a pop art Lincoln. Monica says his eyes are deeply determined, willful and the depth of his character can be seen in his eyes. She describes herself as a colorful person, just like the paint she uses, and embraces the titles of mother, artist, philanthropist, mompreneur and consultant. -
“Lively Lincoln” was created digitally using both Procreate and Photoshop and was inspired by graffiti art. Gabriella grew up in Springfield and has grown fond of Lincoln over the years. She is currently a senior at Southeast Missouri State University where she studies art education. -
“Farewell to Springfield” is a portrait drawn with pencil and then scanned into Adobe Illustrator. Jeanine said she was inspired by Lincoln’s farewell address. She enjoys drawing and painting and studied art at Illinois State University and Grand Valley State University in Michigan where she now lives, works and plays. -
“Purple Abe” depicts Abe enjoying a sunset on the prairie. Monica received a degree in commercial art and computer design from Millikin University and says keeping creative is a central part of her life for her family’s adventures and her business, Dragonfly Design. She lives in Mechanicsburg with her husband and two sons. -
“16” is a simple depiction that Criz says was intended to catch the likeness of Abe without overdoing the details. Criz was born in Springfield and raised in Chatham but currently resides in St. Louis, working as a UX designer. -
“Abe’s Town” was a father-daughter project, Jeff’s nine year old daughter hand drew the Lincoln and hot dog cart and he created the background imagery. -
“Abraham Retro” is done in Western comic style with a retrowave aesthetic. Aaron is “a proud LGBT artist and former youth at Phoenix Center. I’ve drawn since as long as I can remember and have a passion for all things retro.” -
“Equality” is a marker and pencil piece that symbolizes the division of the Civil War. Anna says she loves artwork, music and anime. -
“Capital Vision” is an acrylic painting that Anita says represents unity, freedom and strength – the foundation of America. -
“Lincoln – A Thousand Words” was created in Photoshop and pays homage to President Lincoln’s life. Misty works as a freelance graphic designer and says she picked words to create the image pinpointing areas of President Lincoln’s life, including time in Kentucky and Illinois. She purposely avoided bright colors so that it would have an “old feeling” to it. -
“Abe’s Quilt” is a mixed media piece (watercolor/paper) depicting Abraham Lincoln surrounded by quilt blocks and fabrics of the Civil War-era. Cathy says after retiring she decided to re-enter the art world and watercolor is her go-to art but she has also ventured into mixed media. -
“Abe” was made using colored pencils on bristol paper. It depicts Abe at his best: wise and welcoming, with a lot to share. Cheryl was born and raised in central Illinois and has a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. -
“Lincoln Van Gogh” is acrylic on masonite board, inspired by a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh and how he might have painted President Lincoln. Felicia is a Springfield artist. -
“Lincoln in the Prairie State” was illustrated using multiple mediums such as ink, pen, watercolor and acrylic paints to create depth and variety. Bri is an interdisciplinary artist from Sherman who says she wanted to capture the beauty in both the natural and urban world of Illinois. -
“Hip Abe” gives Springfield a thumbs up while sporting a retro Springfield t-shirt. -
“Create the Future” was created in Adobe Illustrator with a free-form brush tool in the style of the ink drawing. Carol says she creates a lot of caricature, black and white, and enjoys using text and typography as an element. She is a Springfield resident who works as a photographer, graphic designer, illustrator and mother of three. -
“Welcome to Abe’s House” is an acrylic on canvas depicting a folksy Mr. Lincoln welcoming guests outside his Springfield home. Kevin is a resident of Petersburg, just minutes away from Lincoln’s New Salem. He is a graduate of The Colorado Institute of Art and works as a graphic designer. -
“Lincoln on Tour” is a mixed media with markers and colored pencil that shows Lincoln looking at all the exciting things he and his family can do in Springfield. Rosalinda is an art educator and professional artist who works with glass, paint, mixed media and ceramics. -
“With Malice Toward None” is an acrylic on Ampersand museum-grade board. Jane created this illustration as a tribute to Lincoln’s character. She is a freelance illustrator who lives in Springfield. -
“Home Sweet Home” is a pastel prepared on a hardboard panel depicting a whimsical view of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln in the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office. David said the sights and sounds of his childhood come to life in his colorful artwork, including his enduring hero, Abraham Lincoln. -
“I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag” is a pastel on a prepared hardboard panel. Even though the Pledge of Allegiance was written years after Abraham Lincoln’s passing, David believes he would have loved it. This picture represents the honesty, integrity and grit of Lincoln’s character. -
“Honest Eyes Abe” is an acrylic on canvas. Angela says her work is abstract, using colors to convey a feeling that she hopes to invoke in people who see her work. She layers colors to bring a level of texture to the work. -
“Honest Abe” is a colorful, expressive and emotional artwork in multiple medias. Patricia is a member of The Pharmacy art group who creates both realist and non-objective works that are expressive and vibrant. -
“Get Your Kicks” is the latest painting in the SonnyD Artistry “Hip Abe” series that includes local businesses, locally owned classic cars and Springfield’s favorite fellow, Abraham Lincoln. This piece was inspired by Historic Springfield Route 66. Sonya is a full-time artist living in Springfield who specializes in whimsical, musically inspired paintings and custom pieces. -
“Honest Abe” is a digital painting, made on an iPad using the Procreate app. Rollie chose to focus on Lincoln’s prominent eyes. Rollie is a traditional and digital artist from Dawnson who is currently majoring in graphic design at Lincoln Land Community College. -
“Visions of Abe” is an acrylic painted on canvas depicting a pondering Abe morphing into the evening wind amongst a starry Springfield landscape. Mike describes himself as an amateur artist who paints for fun and says this piece was inspired by Van Gogh. -
“The New Republic of ABE Lincoln” is a bold, vibrant piece that Tahira describes as an attention-getter and conversation starter. -
“The Capital” is a digital drawing showing Abe enjoying the beautiful state capital. Nick is a 17 year old student. -
“Honest Abe” is hand-drawn on canvas and filled in with paint markers. Amy said she wanted to make it pop and update Lincoln to the year 2020 to establish a new feel. -
“Capitols” is a rendition of the Washington Monument, including the old and new State Capitol buildings. President Lincoln shares the coloration of a rusted penny to reference his appearance o the coin. Seiya says she grew up around art, with a mother who was an aspiring fashion designer and a brother who was a talented artist, which inspired her to practice her drawing skills. -
“Abraham Lincoln” was submitted by Joey Langfelder on behalf of his mother, Midge (deceased). -
“Lincoln in the Capital City” is a watercolor pencil drawing with Abraham Lincoln placed front and center of city icon, the Abraham Lincoln Museum and the Capitol building. Kimberly says she used red, white and blue colors to emphasize the patriotism of the piece. She is a self-taught artist who moved to the area in the last few years with her family and says the city has inspired her tremendously. -
“2 Lincolns” is an acrylic painting by Jacquelyn, a second grade student at Chatham Elementary School. She says she loves Abraham Lincoln and “everyone needs a little Lincoln friend, even Lincoln.” -
“I Dream to Be” is by a fourth grade student at Chatham Elementary School. She says, “This is a girl as Abraham Lincoln because even girls can be president too.” -
“Home” is composed of mixed media and depicts Abraham Lincoln visiting the Old State Capitol. Adriana is a high school student. -
“Springfield, IL” is an acrylic on canvas. Kimberly says, “Lincoln is synonymous with Springfield and he is a huge part of our city and its legacy.” She is a self-taught artist who moved to the Springfield area within the last few years with her husband and four daughters. Kimberly is studying to be an art teacher and hopes to pass her love of art making and the city to the next generations. -
“Walking to the Train Station” is acrylic on gallery canvas. Nicholas is a 13 year old aspiring artist who says he loves to paint because it gives him a place to express his ideas. He likes the colors of the train station and its historical significance to Springfield.
