Four Seasons in the Far NorthBehind Jon Van Zyle's vivid paintings lies a lifetime of experiences in the wild -- camping, fishing, driving his dog team, encountering animals large and small. Van Zyle captures these experiences in the intricate drawings and detailed notes of his private sketchbooks. This book offers an intimate look at Alaska through the artist's eyes, revealing memorable moments of beauty and adventure. Forty full-color paintings accompanied by color sketches, charcoal sketches, notes, diary entries, and personal stories make this a year in Alaska you'll treasure.
"Van Zyle's small book delights and informs at every turn of the page."
--The Herald, Everett, WA"Whether an Alaskan native or stateside armchair traveler, JON VAN ZYLE'S ALASKA SKETCHBOOK offers an intensely rewarding experience."
--The Midwest Book Review
"An elegant little book..."
--Seattle Times
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jon Van Zyle, who lives in a log home near Eagle River, is widely known for his striking paintings of Alaska's wildlife, landscapes, and sled dog racing. He has run twice in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
