Missouri Life Magazine published a coffee table-style hardcover book highlighting the famous Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail State Parks. With a hand-painted watercolor base and over 50 digitally-created, hand-drawn custom illustrations, this turned into one of my largest (and best) projects. It was a pleasure to work with the creative director, Dan Bishop, and the author Dan Burkhardt, to create this one-of-a-kind illustrated map showcasing some of the most famous landmarks, points of interest, historical markers and native flora and fauna that can be seen along the way or nearby. A duotone version of the map is featured on the front and back endpages.
The book, titled Trails Across Missouri: The Katy and Rock Island, was published in August 2024 and can be ordered from Mr. Burkhardt’s website, MagnificentMissouri.org.
Following release of his book, I worked with Mr. Burkhardt to create a design (below) of select illustrations from the map, to print on canvas tote bags.