Star City of the South - Roanoke Virginia

by Bonnie Mason

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$1,800

Dimensions

30.000 x 15.000 x 1.500 inches

Title

Star City of the South - Roanoke Virginia

Artist

Bonnie Mason

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

Roanoke is called the "Star City of the South" because of the star on Mill Mountain which overlooks the city. I had never painted such a wide view of it before and thoroughly enjoyed exploring all those beautiful buildings and playing around with their colors!

If you ever have a chance to visit you'll enjoy learning about it's unique history and exploring it's cultural offerings and the beautiful hiking trails with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. Some of the buildings in this painting are the Wells Fargo Tower, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, St. Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke Catholic School,The Taubman Museum of Art. In this view from Mill Mountain you can also see the Poff Building and the Norfolk Southern Building.

Thank you so much to the administrators of the following groups for featuring "Star City of the South" in the following groups:

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According to Wikipedia:

Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains

Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs through the northern section of Roanoke County several miles north of the city, while the Blue Ridge Parkway runs just to the south of the city. Carvins Cove, the second-largest municipal park in America at 12,700-acre (51 km2), lies in northeast Roanoke County and southwest Botetourt County.[38] Smith Mountain Lake is several miles southeast of the city. The Jefferson National Forest is nearby. Roanokers and visitors to the area enjoy hiking, mountain biking, cross-country running, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing and other outdoor pursuits.

The city is located in the North Fork of Roanoke winemaking region. The "North Fork of Roanoke" appellation is a designated American Viticultural Area, recognizing the unique grape growing conditions present in the area. Valhalla Vineyards is located just outside the city limits of Roanoke.

The Roanoke River flows through the city of Roanoke. Some stretches of the river flow through parks and natural settings, while others flow through industrial areas. Several tributaries join the river in the city, most notably Peters Creek, Tinker Creek and Mud Lick Creek.

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All works featured are original art by Bonnie Mason. Prints may be purchased and simply rolled in a tube and shipped, or a large selection of frames and mats are available for you to create museum-quality masterpieces. Prints are also available as canvas prints, acrylic prints, metal prints, and even fine art greeting cards. All of our premium papers and canvases are acid-free and, with proper care, will last for generations. Each purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. For any reason, if you are not happy with your purchase, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price.

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October 17th, 2018

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