Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book by Jo Ann Kargus

Route 66 Splendor: An Adult Coloring Book features beautifully rendered scenes of beloved places along this iconic highway. Working from photographs to produce intricate line drawings, St. Louis artist Jo Ann Kargus takes us from Illinois to California. Explore visual gems like the Coral Court Motel and the Rainbow Curve Bridge in the Midwest, Cadillac Ranch and the Wigwam Motel in the Southwest, and end your journey in California at the Santa Monica Pier. Encounter places and sites we all know and love—from historical landmarks to icons of culture to famous hangouts—in this delightful, illustrated tour of the Mother Road.

About the Author

Jo Ann Kargus has been a commercial artist/illustrator in St. Louis for over 32 years, but she has drawn her whole life. For her clients, her work ranges from quick marker sketches to photo realistic renderings. She has also painted commissioned portraits and murals that are on display throughout the city. ''I have always been thankful that I have been able to make a living as an artist.'' Her coloring book, St. Louis Splendor, was released September 15, 2016.

Product Specifications

Published by Reedy Press, 2017. Paperback, 104 pages.