ALASKA'S ARTIST JON VAN ZYLE Laura Mendola relief in forgiveness

relief in forgiveness

neighbors and their children were my models but didn't know it

but exhilarating hike

The sea is calm and the air is filled with the excitement of what the day will bring

Much of the beach grass along the Bering Sea coast is excellent for basket weaving

ALASKA'S ARTIST JON VAN ZYLE Laura Mendola relief in forgivenessMy Colorful Life of Art and Adventure 96 pages of Jon Van Zyle's life, colorful career as an artist, stories, photos, and artwork As a youth, Jon remembers his artistic mother encouraging him and his twin brother to express their creativity. It worked. Both Jon and his twin brother are professional artists: Jon in Alaska and his brother in Hawaii. His love of the outdoors lured Jon to Alaska and the entire 49th State has become his inspiration. Jon