Listed above is a wonderful, detailed lithograph by the very talented artist, Ann Reeves. Painting in her folk art style, Ann chooses small town, USA, to celebrate Independence Day. This annual, joyful celebration features all the components that make this day special: marching bands, flags flying, townspeople celebrating, fabulous food, treats and games for the children, fire trucks adorned for the occasion, hot air balloons flying above, and even Uncle Sam makes an appearance. In this incredible, colorful scene, Ann celebrates America and every man, woman and child who loves this country. The image itself measures 22 1/4 inches wide by 17 3/4 inches high. With the white borders, this litho measures 25 3/4 inches wide by 21 3/4 inches high. It is unframed, allowing you to choose the best mat and frame combination to enhance your décor. Though vintage (1987), it is in excellent condition. Ann Reeves was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey. She began to illustrate her own stories at the age of four. Upon graduating from Boonton High School, she received a certificate of merit from the Fine Art Galleries of Carnegie Institute. She attended McDowell School of Fashion Design in Manhattan, and worked for a time in the fashion industry. Next came marriage and soon a family, and Ann dedicated the next thirty years to raising four daughters. Once the girls were grown, Ann was free to pursue her artistic interests. Painting in her much loved folk art style, Ann's artwork has won acclaim from many organizations. Her painting entitled, "Helping Hands", was selected by the Trenton Artist's Workshop to tour Russia in 1990. In 1991, Ann was selected by Warren County, New Jersey for their annual County Pride Award. A Regional Fellowship in Painting from Mid-Atlantic/National Endowment of the Arts was awarded in 1994. Her oil painting entitled, "Berlin Wall Comes Down" has a permanent home in the Deutshes Historishes Museum in Berlin Germany. The Arts Council of Princeton established the "Ann Reeves Artist-In-Residence Program" in order to annually provide select artists with new works, while providing the community with opportunities for creative interaction with artists in all disciplines. Numerous awards continued. In 1996, Ann was honored to be the first One Artist Show sponsored by Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. She was commissioned by the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority to paint the City. On October 20, 2012, Ann Reeves was inducted into the Warren County Hall of Fame. Her work has been seen around the world from New Jersey to Germany...on cruise ships and beyond. Her unique folk art style is easily identifiable and features many local scenes, such as street scenes of Hackettstown, and the Warren County Farmer's Fair, to just name two. Ann's love for small towns is the theme of many of her paintings. Ann says, "Art just comes naturally to me. My art education consists of going to the Hackettstown Public Library and studying art books. Everything I learned, I taught myself."