"Trolley Days" lithograph This watercolor explores the idea

This watercolor explores the idea of peace as humanity’s shared foundation—our common ground—through universal symbols and an open landscape

and not alone at Our Common Ground

As an artist and educator deeply rooted in the rural American South

The vibrant colors of the woven houses convey a diverse social fabric that preserves individuality and builds a cohesive community

and from 1959 on he concentrated on sculpture built entirely of crushed automobile parts welded together

"Trolley Days" lithograph This watercolor explores the ideaNumbered, limited edition, offset lithographs printed on acid free paper, by John Bell, Jr. (1937 2013) Image size 19 x 15 Main Street Van Buren, AR, Crawford County Bank with trolley passing. As a child I was shown how to draw stick figures to keep me entertained while my mother went about her chores. This sparked a fascination with the arts that has lasted throughout my lifetime and taken me through several professional careers: illustrator, product