This book offers a collection of sketches by Kentucky Heritage Artist Robert A. Powell of Kentucky symbols and landmarks that are ideal for coloring in virtually any media. It includes a variety of subjects that should spark the artistic interest of nearly everyone of any age, and attempts to cover the diverse natural and man-made landmarks that depict the great Commonwealth. The author-artist has written a brief description to explain the significance of each subject within the book. This volume will become a treasured portfolio that will make you and anyone you allow to color any image within a collaborator with one of the state’s most prolific documenters of Kentucky’s fascinating heritage.

Kentucky Monthly Coloring Book

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Powell, Robert A.

Crafts & Hobbies

Vested Interest Publications

True Facts behind the Legends  Author artist Robert A. Powell reveals the exciting true story behind 16 Kentucky Legends, which are among the favorites in American folklore. Separating fact from myth is not always easy; however, the truth is positively fascinating in every instance.  Most of the names should be quite familiar, and perhaps even some of the stories, but many of the actual facts behind the stories will probably surprise you and the interesting details of the story that made them a legend will offer interesting facts in every situation.  The Legends include: Casey Jones, Legend of the Rails; Hatfields & McCoys, A Bitter Mountain Feud; Cassius Clay, Lion of Whitehall; Daniel Boone, Frontier Hero or American Traitor?; Ephraim McDowell, Father of Abdominal Surgery; Nathan Stubblefield, Kentucky Farmer & Inventor; Col. Eben C. Henson, Alligator Wrestler in Central Kentucky; Alben Barkley, The Man Who Would Be President; Gen. John Hunt Morgan, Thunderbolt of the Confederacy; Adolph Rupp, Baron of the Bluegrass; Harland Sanders, The Image of a Kentucky Colonel; Jenny Wiley, Tenacious Frontier Courage; Man O’ War, Legend of a Thoroughbred Champion; Abraham Lincoln, Kentucky’s Favorite Son?; Jefferson Davis, Father of the Confederacy; Stephen Foster & My Old Kentucky Home.  This outstanding volume is profusely illustrated with old photos and pen-ink drawings by the author.

True Kentucky legends: The real story behind some of America's favorite folklore

Published & distributed by Silverhawke Publications

This fantastic collection of sketches by Robert A. Powell represent scenes that are Distinctly Kentucky. The symbols and subjects cover the diverse natural and man-made landmarks as well as activities that depict the colorful heritage of Kentucky. To fully represent our great state, subjects were selected from each of the geographic regions of Kentucky as well as a balance of landmarks, activities, symbols, and natural wonders from every designated region of the commonwealth. Many of the subjects may be similar to ones found in other parts of the country, but every unique picture in this book is distinctly Kentucky. It is commonly known as the Bluegrass State, a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures due to the fertile soil and limestone water. Kentucky is best known around the world for horse racing, bourbon distilleries, moonshine, coal, bluegrass music, college basketball, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Distinctly Kentucky: Coloring Book

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Independently published

True Facts behind the Legends Author artist Robert A. Powell reveals the exciting true story behind 16 Kentucky Legends, which are among the favorites in American folklore. Separating fact from myth is not always easy; however, the truth is positively fascinating in every instance. Most of the names should be quite familiar, and perhaps even some of the stories, but many of the actual facts behind the stories will probably surprise you and the interesting details of the story that made them a legend will offer interesting facts in every situation. The Legends include: Casey Jones, Legend of the Rails; Hatfields & McCoys, A Bitter Mountain Feud; Cassius Clay, Lion of Whitehall; Daniel Boone, Frontier Hero or American Traitor?; Ephraim McDowell, Father of Abdominal Surgery; Nathan Stubblefield, Kentucky Farmer & Inventor; Col. Eben C. Henson, Alligator Wrestler in Central Kentucky; Alben Barkley, The Man Who Would Be President; Gen. John Hunt Morgan, Thunderbolt of the Confederacy; Adolph Rupp, Baron of the Bluegrass; Harland Sanders, The Image of a Kentucky Colonel; Jenny Wiley, Tenacious Frontier Courage; Man O’ War, Legend of a Thoroughbred Champion; Abraham Lincoln, Kentucky’s Favorite Son?; Jefferson Davis, Father of the Confederacy; Stephen Foster & My Old Kentucky Home. This outstanding volume is profusely illustrated with old photos and pen-ink drawings by the author.

True Kentucky Legends

History

Americas

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

American Heritage Landmarks Written &amp; Illustrated by Robert A. Powell This unique volume of art and history includes distinctive pen &amp; ink drawings of the American Flag and significant landmarks from our proud and noble heritage, both natural and man-made, that have played a major role in the development of this great country. American Heritage Landmarks is a collection of pen &amp; ink drawings that represent the extremely diverse history that made America the greatest nation on planet Earth. It is the effort of one artist to preserve vital bits and pieces of that history and heritage to be appreciated by the current and future generations. Many of these drawings have captured an eternal place in the hearts of many Americans in various ways through the years. Some subjects still look the same as when they were actually drawn, while others have evolved in some way, and some no longer exist; however, all will remain captured in time along with the significance to their place in history. Some of the most popular subjects in United States history, as well as some more obscure are depicted in this collection. All have played a significant role in the making of America. There is a brief description about each subject; a story that offers the basic facts as to why that subject is considered to be worthy of preserving. For easiest organization the topics are listed in the Table of Contents in alphabetic order by the subject title. Topics include: American Flag Abbey of Gethsemani Admiral Farragut Academy Alamo, Arlington National Cemetery Ashland - Home of Henry Clay Audubon Museum Belle of Louisville Booker T. Washington Home Brooker Creek Preserve Butcher Hollow Home Cape Florida Lighthouse Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Carl Sandburg Home Cass Scenic Railway Chained Rock Clara Barton Home Claude Moore Colonial Farm Coal Marker at Baxter Columbus-Belmont Battlefield Cumberland Falls Cumberland Gap Iron Furnace Cumberland Gap Twin Tunnels Farmington Fort Jefferson Fort McHenry French Quarter George Rogers Clark Memorial George Washington Birthplace Glenmont - Edison Home Gold Vault at Fort Knox Golden Gate Bridge Graceland Grand Canyon Harry Truman Home Hoover Dam Independence Hall Jefferson Davis Monument Jefferson Memorial JFK Birthplace John Brown’s Fort Kentucky’s Floral Clock Kingdom Come Gazebo Lincoln Memorial (Kentucky) Longfellow Home Mansfield Mill McHargue Millstones Martin Luther King Birthplace Mount Rushmore Natural Bridge (Kentucky) New River Rafting Norris Dam Orlando Train Depot Paul Revere - Old North Church Point Park Prickett’s Fort Sponge Docks at Tarpon Springs Springwood - Home of FDR Old Talbott Tavern Tipton-Haynes Farm U.S. Navy Memorial United States Capitol USS Arizona Memorial USS Constitution USS Harlan County Wright Brothers Cycle Shop Zachary Taylor Home

American Heritage Landmarks

Noted author and artist Robert A. Powell has compiled a fantastic collection of tidbits about the people, places and activities within the eight county area that makes up the Tampa Bay region. With topics ranging in time from the 1500s to the present day, the exciting bits of reality from the rich and colorful heritage of Tampa Bay are profusely illustrated with glorious photographs (some rare vintage images, some sparkling new) along with the classic pen & ink drawings by the author. This exceptional volume represents the exciting history as well as current events in a format that is interesting to readers of all ages - containing morsels of information from every timeline as well as a broad range of categories to hold the interest of scholars, novice historians as well as the casual visitor and area residents; or even some curious person who has never even been to Tampa Bay. Rap’s writing and art has a remarkable track record that includes 35 published books. His unique overview of history, activity of celebrities, musicians and politicians, presents the material in a way you will read over and over again! It is most certainly a collection of material that will be appreciated and enjoyed by multitudes of individuals.

Fascinating Tampa Bay Trivia

"It Happened Today! In Kentucky History" Revised Edition has been updated, expanded to 126 pages with new illustrations, photos and additional tidbits, and re-formatted to a larger 6x9 size. This new edition covers a span of time from 1750 through 2014. Compiled by noted author, artist and historian Robert A. Powell, it includes fascinating tidbits of data from Kentucky's rich and colorful history presented in a daily journal format. The variety of incidents and activities for each day of the calendar year range from newsworthy accounts to trivia; not as a chronological history, but in a unique presentation of facts pertaining to Kentucky. There is something included for every day of the year l something from every county in Kentucky!Following the author's popular style, this classic collection is profusely illustrated with unique photos and distinctive art. It is presented as a durable paperback volume chocked full of interesting and exciting bits of information. The reader will undoubtedly find many activities that were top headlines of the day, but now barely remembered, mixed with little-known, but delightfully intriguing trivia... with some very exceptional and collectable images. There are also some popular noteworthy items you might not have even connected with Kentucky

It Happened Today! in Kentucky History: Revised & Updated

Cumberland Valley Sketchbook is a collection of pen & ink drawings that represent the diverse and colorful history of that unique section of southeastern Kentucky!It is the effort of artist/historian Robert A. Powell to preserve vital bits of heritage to be appreciated by present & future generations.The book covers the eight Kentucky counties of Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley. The landmarks of the area are depicted in the unique and distinctive art that earned RAP the title of Heritage Artist by Kentucky Governor Wendell Ford in 1973. Since that time he has served the title well by documenting America's colorful heritage.Each subject in the Cumberland Valley Sketchbook is accompanied by a full-page narrative that describes its significance to the history and heritage of Southeastern Kentucky, as well as the nation.The format is the large 8x10 inch art-book style with a pen & ink drawing of a landmark on one page and the descriptive narrative on the facing page. The book starts with a brief overview of the region, then continues with a drawing of each courthouse and the brief history of the county. That is then followed by landmarks from each of the eight counties in the Cumberland Valley region listed in alphabetic order by subject title.The book includes an abbreviated Index, and concludes with RAP's illustrations of the Kentucky state symbols and the American Flag.

Cumberland Valley Sketchbook

My Kentucky Sketchbook is a collection of his pen & ink drawings that represent the diverse and colorful history of Kentucky! It is his effort to preserve vital bits of heritage to be appreciated by present & future generations. This book is a unique collection of landmarks across the state, .each one is illustrated with the distinctive pen-ink drawings by RAP and accompanied by a brief description to explain its significance to the heritage of Kentucky and the role it may have played in the development of our nation. A capsule of Kentucky history & heritage. Subjects include: Abbey of Gethsemani, Adam Rankin House, Adsmore, Almahurst, Angles (Barkley Home), Arthur Museum, Ashland (Home of Henry Clay), Audubon Museum, Aunt Polly House, Axe Lake Swamp, Belle of Louisville, Benjamin Head House, Blackford Bridge, Blue Licks Museum, Bluegrass Heritage Museum, Boone Tavern, Brown-Lanier House, Butcher Hollow Home, Butler Mansion, Bybee Pottery, Cabin at Cumberland Gap, Cane Ridge Meeting House, Cardome Centre, Casey Jones, Chained Rock, Cherry Hall at WKU, First-Clark House, Coal House, Coal Marker at Baxter, Kentucky Coal Miner, Coal Train, Columbus-Belmont Battlefield, Colville Covered Bridge, Confederate Monument, Constitution Square, Crittenden Birthplace, Cumberland Falls, Duncan Tavern, Evarts Trailhead, Farmington, Fitchburg Furnace, Flat Lick Falls, Kentucky Floral Clock, Floral Hall at Red Mile, Forest Retreat, Fort Harrod, Four Roses Distillery, Gazebo at Kingdom Come, Giddings Hall at Georgetown College, Gold Vault at Fort Knox, Gov. Owsley Home, Gov. Ruby Laffoon Birthplace, Green Mill, Griffith-Franklin House, Hensley Settlement, High Bridge, Jefferson Davis Monument, Kavanaugh Academy, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Capitol, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Leeds Theatre, Lincoln Heritage House, Lincoln Memorial, Locust Grove, Louisville City Hall, McConnell Springs, McDowell House, McHargue Mill, Midway Clock Tower, Mount St. Joseph, Mt. Lebanon, Mulkey Meeting House, My Old Kentucky Home, Nada Tunnel, Natural Bridge, Old Centre, Old Log Courthouse, Old Morrison, Old Mud Meeting House, Old Providence Church, Old Statehouse, Old Stone Inn, Owensboro Carnegie Library, Perryville Battlefield, Pine Mountain Chapel, Pine Mountain State Park, Pioneer Playhouse, Pisgah Church, Raintree Inn, Red River Museum, Renfro Valley, Riverview at Hobson Grove, Rohs Opera House, Saufley Birthplace, Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, Springfield, Squire Pate House, St. Anne Convent, St. Francis Mission, Switzer Covered Bridge, Ripy House, Talbott Tavern, Thomas Walker Cabin, Transfer Train Ferry, Traveler’s Rest, UK Main Building, Union College, Union Station, Valley View Ferry, Ward Hall, Waveland, Weisenberger Mill, White Hall, Whitehaven, Whitley House, and Wolf Pen Mill.

My Kentucky Sketchbook

This is a fantastic collection of drawings by Kentucky Heritage Artist Robert A. Powell. It is designed to be colored with various media and suitable for aspiring artists of any age. Ideal as a means of therapy or simply for pure enjoyment. The book also includes facts about the formation of states by date as well as the list of official flowers and birds. As a guide, the birds and flowers are presented in full-color on the back cover.

State Birds & Flowers: Color Me Symbolic

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