State Icons are memories in a frame. They highlight national landmarks that are historic, quirky, and everything in between. Whether recognized worldwide or known only by locals, we understand the attachments you have to 'em.

Anyone can hang a mass-produced poster of an international monument they bought at a big-box store. (Snore.) Wouldn't you rather decorate your home with handmade art that pays tribute to the cities and states you know and love?

Christy draws her State Icons with a mouse (yes, you read that correctly) on her computer, and carefully prints them in her studio with archival-grade paper and inks. She then places the high-quality giclées into wood frames that her parents make by hand. Incredible, eh?

The frames are lightweight yet sturdy, and thick in depth, so they can stand on their own on a shelf, desk, or any flat surface. Or they're ready for your wall since each has a hanger on the back.

Our founder and CEO, Christy Johnson, started working as a freelance graphic designer and artist in 2003 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A life-long creative, she's loved to draw since she was a kid.

Over time Christy developed a unique style of illustrating, and began creating her minimalistic, graphic prints. When you set misty eyes on a State Icon, or share the hilarious connection you have to one, it motivates her to keep drawing these unmistakable and meaningful mementos.