The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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8.00" x 5.50"
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10.00" x 7.50"
Retired Poster
by Li Newton
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Retired poster by Li Newton. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
The Ghost Town of Bodie in Eastern California where we found this old beauty rusting away in the dying grass. In 1859 William (a.k.a. Waterman) S.... more
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Artist's Description
The Ghost Town of Bodie in Eastern California where we found this old beauty rusting away in the dying grass. In 1859 William (a.k.a. Waterman) S. Bodey discovered gold near what is now called Bodie Bluff. A mill was established in 1861 and the town began to grow. It started with about 20 miners and grew to an estimated 10,000 people by 1880! By then, the town of Bodie bustled with families, robbers, miners, store owners, gunfighters, prostitutes and people from every country in the world. At one time there was reported to be 65 saloons in town. Among the saloons were numerous brothels and 'houses of ill repute', gambling halls and opium dens - an entertainment outlet for everyone. On a daily basis miners would emerge from the mills and head for the bars and the red light district to spend their earnings. The mixture of money, gold and alcohol would often prove fatal. Newspapers report that towns people would ask in the mornings; Have a man for breakfast? Meaning 'Did anyone get...
About Li Newton
Welcome! Although art has always been a part of my life, I struggled finding my own voice and confidence to explore it. I studied at two very prestigious art schools, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Otis Parsons Los Angeles, but left after several years after feeling creatively out of my depth and financially stressed. The foundation skills I learned at PAFA , esp. color theory and composition, have proven invaluable and have served me well throughout my lifetime. I am also a graduate of the Decorative Restoration Program at ABTech Community College in Asheville, N.C. Most of my adult life was spent chasing adrenaline and adventure from sea level to 14,000’ mountains,...
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Domingo Rod
wonderful photo!
Carol Wisniewski
Great Capture! And an interesting story! v.
Jim Brage
Love the colors, nicely captured.
Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Majestic Look.. Nice capture .. Like the Title Voted - V27
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Ramabhadran.
Judy Palkimas
Great find and capture like the title too! v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Judy.
Eva Kato
Nice colors. V.
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Eva.
Marco Oliveira
Nice capture! V.
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Marco!
Atinder Paul Singh
really cool....v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Atinder!
Barbara McMahon
Very nice capture and great perspective! v
Li Newton replied:
Much appreciated Barbara.
Kandy Hurley
Wonderful capture...v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Kandy.
Deena Stoddard
great capture!! v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Deena.
Kay Novy
Great capture...v.f.
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Kay.
Steve Knapp
Old trucks have great character v
Joan Carroll
nice find, well done. v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Joan.
Randi Grace Nilsberg
Nice find and story! V/t/fb/g+
Li Newton replied:
Much appreciated Randi!
Patricia Januszkiewicz
very nice, Li! love the colors ..v
Li Newton replied:
Thank you Patricia!