Art for Book Lovers

Last month I shared some of my Colorado adventures with you. The ziplines my husband and I experienced offered a pulse-pounding thrill. However, I discovered another hidden gem that appealed to my imaginative side and made my bookish heart leap for joy.

One of the first places we visited in Durango was the Bar D Chuckwagon. This ranch located outside Durango included a western village with shops, a smithy, a chapel, a train, and a cowboy supper and western show that had me grinning and toe-tapping the night away.

However, the hidden gem I discovered was not the homemade biscuits or even the delectable chocolate shop. Before the dinner bell rang, I wandered into a small art gallery. I noticed works by Jack Sorenson on the wall, one of my favorite western artists, so I decided to peruse the shop.

In the back of the gallery hung a set of prints that immediately set my imagination on fire. Not because they highlighted cowboys and horses and gorgeous aspen trees, but because they highlighted little girls and books. Local Durango artist Lori Preusch captivated me with her whimsical, bookish art.

Here are a few of her amazing designs. Since I love reading with a big cup of tea, I adored how many featured tea parties with books.

Aren’t they wonderful?

You can find Lori’s full gallery at her online shop – Dandelion Press. You can purchase greeting cards, prints, and even bookplates of her designs. I purchased a greeting card with the Mother Goose design when I was in Durango and picked up a postcard with the Quill design. Love them!

Which design is your favorite?