The playful scene captured on the beautiful mural before you is created by North Dakota artist Thisa Quickbear. When I see it, it reminds me of growing up in small-town North Dakota, catching bees and grasshoppers and lining the driveway with mason jars full of captured insects, and the sign of a successful, fun day. Don’t worry, my mom let them go every night.

Whatever this mural makes you think of, we hope its playful nature makes you happy. The sunflower captures the iconic flowers seen in fields throughout North Dakota during the summer months. You can log into the North Dakota Tourism website and find a sunflower field near you, so you can capture an incredible photo with the most beautiful backdrop ever. If you’re enjoying the Bismarck Art Alley, be sure to share your phone online with the #bismarckartalley. And thanks for stopping by.