Land of Lincoln

My entry into September's Nibblefest Art Contest (theme: 'Furry Friends') features a portrait painted in tribute to President Abraham... more

by Patience A

Title

Land of Lincoln

Artist

Patience A

Medium

Painting - Acrylic

Description

My entry into September's Nibblefest Art Contest (theme: 'Furry Friends') features a portrait painted in tribute to President Abraham Lincoln.....

I live in Illinois, not so terribly far from the state capital of Springfield, where Abraham Lincoln, our much-beloved 16th president, lived, worked, grew a beard (hence was 'FURRY'), and got his start in politics. I recall taking school trips to his home and his grave in my youth -- and went on to take my own children to these revered sites, plus others that have opened since (such as a really terrific museum/presidential library). All of this Lincoln lore attracts multitudes of tourists to our area, and as a result Mr. Lincoln is mighty Big Business in these parts (like, nearly as big as Corn and Soybeans). Sadly, despite this legacy, my state (whose official state bird is the Cardinal) is not currently on especially sound footing, not financially, politically or otherwise. As we continue ride on Mr. Lincoln's coattails, I can't help but wonder sometimes what he might think of our "Land of Lincoln" , as the marketing slogan goes, if he could somehow be with us today.....

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September 21st, 2014