Welcome to Louisiana. You may think you’ve been here before, but that’s not unusual. Our murky swamps, Mardi Gras disposition, superstitious characters, and colonial architecture make for a concoction that will make you want to stick around for the sake of pure intrigue. Buy Prints Here.
Indiana is on the way to everywhere. No wonder it’s home to one of the world’s most famous car races, its sports teams dominate, and its people are so productive. In everything, Indiana reaches for greater, and that, my friends, is nothing to scoff at. Buy Prints Here.
Somewhere tucked between bubbling brooks, winding roads and hilltop pastures, there is a place where ideas are born. This place isn’t very large, but its people stand tall. This place is the Granite State. This place is New Hampshire. Buy Prints Here.
Welcome to The Copper State. Order a drink, and don’t worry about dusting your boots off at the door. Arizona’s not a place for wussies or sissies. So come check out the Grand Canyon, but if you’re gonna stick around, you’d better man up. Buy Prints Here.
Missouri is where east meets west, and where north meets south. It cares deeply for its own people, and it brings others together. Missouri is our common ground. Buy Prints Here.
After 18 completed state designs, some refection would be worth while.
The 50 States Design Project is getting great reception from people all over the country. It’s been retweeted by design clubs, newspapers and tourism agencies in various states. In terms of viral attention, the buzz in North Dakota was astounding back in December when it’s design was released. The project now has 118 followers on WordPress, and the etsy shop is running full steam ahead.
In addition to gaining followers, the project was thankful to receive the Liebster Blog Award from Kate at Spin. Sew. Sketch. I’d also like to thank Big Picture Framing and 22 Magazine for their recent posts about the project.
19 down. 31 to go. Don’t touch that dial.
Dear South Carolina, we both knew this day would come, and I’ve been keeping my eye on you for quite some time. You’re pretty gutsy, and I appreciate your ability to take a stand. You’re not the biggest or the flashiest, but your deep voice has all of us listening. Buy Prints Here.
It’s big and it’s on top. Alaska isn’t just the coolest state in the union, it’s the most awe-inspiring as well. With more space for every person than any other state, you’re sure to understand why they call it the last frontier. Buy Prints Here.
You can’t panhandle this state. Oklahoma is a straight shooter. Its work ethic will surprise you, its grasslands will awe you, and its residents will embrace you. This place is the real deal. Buy prints here.
Some people call Delaware the Blue Hen State, but others call it The Small Wonder. When you look at Delaware’s steadfast strength, it’s easy to realize which name best embodies the second smallest state in the union. Buy Prints Here.
I lead. That is the translation of Maine’s Latin motto. It’s a bold definition of character, and one to be admired. Trust me, if you can manage to find it through the fog, you’ll find that Maine is a treasure worth searching for. Buy Prints Here.
I’m not sure anyone has ever captured the many sides of California in one poster design, and so I won’t pretend this one does either. All I can ask is that it communicates my own sentiment towards this incredible place. Its vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes leave me with a feeling that can only be described as pure joy. Buy Prints Here.
Oh, North Dakota. You’re a fun-loving state, you’re off the beaten track, and your strong economy is nothing to laugh at. You may be in the middle of it all, but even if no one else likes you; I do. Buy Prints Here.
Michigan is famous for cars and cold, but there’s so much more to this pleasant peninsula. The great glistening lakes, the towering dunes, and it’s emerging art scene make it one of America’s most beautiful hidden gems. Buy Prints Here
Love it or hate it; New Jersey is something else. It is the most densely populated state, yet it’s known as “The Garden State”. It was a factory hub for the Industrial Revolution, yet is known for its beautiful shoreline. That is just a glimpse of the great contradiction and the immense variety that makes up New Jersey.
It may be 17th in population and 36th in size, but Tennessee is #1 in soul. From the Great Smokey Mountains to Graceland, this rustic state is famous for its raw musical heritage and hardy citizens like B.B. King and Davy Crockett.
At the edge of the enormous Lake Superior sits the eighth state in our series, the magical state of Minnesota. It’s rich in hockey players, in minerals, and in heart. Buy Prints Here.
Colorado, you’re so cool with your ski towns, rustic ranches, and your all-round adventurous outlook on life. Even though you have borders that follow lines of latitude and longitude, you’re anything but square. Buy Prints Here.
Nothing says the future like Alabama. Right? The truth is Alabama is retro awesome. It may not be leading the modern world, but it’s leading the country in authenticity. Alabama is real. Real genuine.
Rhode Island is not an island. But heck, let’s just pretend. After all, it is the smallest state geographically. Geography aside, this state has a lot to offer historically, and culturally- island or not.
Washington is like watercolor. Gorgeous watercolor. America’s northwesternmost state is not just something to be proud of, it’s something to be adored.
