This painting was done as a commission for Indiana's  former Governor, Joe Kernan, Jr.  He requested that only items made here in Indiana be included.  Putting everything together, and then painting it, was only part of the fun.  Everything is rooted in Indiana history, commerce, the arts, education and fine crafts.  The cookies, pretzels, chocolates, maple syrup, wine, canned goods, books by Indiana authors, music, a Raggedy Ann doll, baseball bats, a hip-replacement joint (really), a handcrafted lamp, the State flower and even the quilt and bedspread forming the background are all Indiana-made items.  Oh yes, and there is also a sprinkling of politics!