Richard Capes' Drawings Capture Siesta Key: An Artistic Tour of the Island

An indispensable handbook & artistic guide for anyone interested in reading about or visiting one of west coast Florida's most beautiful barrier islands. The book includes a map & over 200 drawings depicting historical sights, storefronts, restaurants, beaches, people, plant & tree forms & wildlife.. Capes also has sketched the homes of many nationally-known artists that live on the island such as cartoonist Chris Brown of "Hagar the Horrible." "A wonderful book to have in your collection of MUST READ publications. Richard sees the KEY in a unique way...it makes this book a classic."--Annette Scherman, Sarasota T.V. Talk Show host & local celebrity. "Capes has a love affair with Siesta Key. Well-known in Sarasota for his drawings of historical & other sights, he takes the reader on an extensive picture & word tour of Siesta. It's a book you'll savor if you too are interested in or love the Key. Thank you, Richard, for a beautiful book."--Janet Odell, Bookmarks Pelican Press, Sarasota. Capes is listed in numerous publications including WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART. Capes Studio of Florida, 2116 Florinda Street, Sarasota, FL 34231. Discounts & free shipping. Call 813-924-8259.Capes, Richard is the author of 'Richard Capes' Drawings Capture Siesta Key: An Artistic Tour of the Island', published 1993 under ISBN 9780963541703 and ISBN 0963541706.