ALASKA'S ARTIST JON VAN ZYLE Laura Mendola Much of the beach grass

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

this is a compelling first-hand account of the arctic storms

Limited edition print Alaskan artist Sandra Greba

relief in forgiveness

but exhilarating hike

ALASKA'S ARTIST JON VAN ZYLE Laura Mendola Much of the beach grassMy 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