This year’s cover, “Destination Abe,” is by Misty Hiser, winner of this year’s Capital City Visitor cover art contest. Hiser and the other entrants will have their artwork on display at the Old State Capitol beginning in April. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three winners.
Hiser was raised in Pekin, Illinois, and says she has had an appreciation for art and design from a young age. She has also been fascinated with Abraham Lincoln since she was a child, so having the opportunity to create a design that is centered around the president himself holds a special place in her heart. She is excited to use her talent and love for history to create such a piece as “Destination Abe.”
Hiser received a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Robert Morris University a master of fine arts degree in media design from Full Sail University. She has worked as an adjunct educator in graphic design and graphic communications for the past eight years, as well as working as a freelance graphic designer.