Dalton Farmhouse - Red Oak II - Route 66 Metal Print

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The colorful Dalton farmhouse on the grounds at Red Oak II.

Red Oak II, Missoura, spelled with an "a" not an "i', was the artistic vision of nostalgic Americana artist Lowell Davis (1937-2020). He is sometimes called the "Norman Rockwell of Rural Art" since much of his artwork reflects what it was like to grow up in rural America along Route 66 during its heyday. While he is best known for his farm animal figurines, he also painted, sculpted, and created metal work.

Mr. Davis was saddened that the small rural Missouri Ozark communities of his youth, like his hometown of Red Oak, were becoming ghost towns. So he began collecting old buildings and moving them out to his farm, Foxfire, to restore.

What started as a few buildings in the middle of a cornfield eventually turned into a quaint and colorful early 1900s utopian village. So much more than just a collection of pretty empty buildings; it is a living museum and art exhibit with inhabited homes scattered throu...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...