A native of Springfield and alumnus of the University, Bill Crook has
been drawing for more than 50 years, filling sketchbooks of his pen and
ink illustrations that “explore the interests of his heart.” As part of
his applied study at the former Sangamon State University in 1982, Crook
self-produced a 40-page oversize portfolio containing 44 of his pen and
ink drawings, using techniques learned in his printmaking classes. His
passion has led him to create hundreds of works, and publish
Springfield, Illinois: A Pen and Ink Artist Looks at his Hometown,
filled with 185 of his illustrations and covering 145 pages. Bill
Crook’s art is legendary. At this program, the artist will discuss his
work and share stories of visually recording local landmarks, historic
sites, events, personal experiences, striking landscapes, and even
impeachment hearings!
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