Marek 1700-1799, Concord, John Stark, Londonderry, Manchester, NH State House, revolutionary era, statues

John Stark Statue (Concord)

Sketching statues on the State House lawn today, I found myself drawn to Major General John Stark's defiant stance beneath the falling maple leaves... As I drew, a boisterous school group passed through the plaza, and I heard a weary teacher saying, "Tommy, what did I just tell you?  Don't try to be DIFFERENT, just GET … Continue reading John Stark Statue (Concord)

Marek "Live Free or Die", 2000-2099, graves & memorials, John Stark, Manchester

Stark Park (Manchester)

A visit to John Stark's grave as the light fades on 24 Hour Comics Day 2012 ... LINKS:  Manchester's Stark Park (The Friends of Stark Park are currently raising funds for a restoration of the Stark family gravesite; see the Park's ABOUT page for more information about this and other projects.) 24 Hour Comics Day  … Continue reading Stark Park (Manchester)

Marek Concord, Daniel Webster, NH people, NH State House, politics, statues

Daniel Webster Statue (Concord)

Sketch of the Daniel Webster statue in front of the NH State House: The two state seals represent, obviously, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  Technically, it's MA's coat of arms, and I didn't realize it was so intense!  The latin motto translates as, "WITH SWORD, SHE SEEKS QUIET PEACE UNDER LIBERTY."  Looks more like quiet peace … Continue reading Daniel Webster Statue (Concord)