Central West Virginia's Guide To Life
 

The Story of the Two-Lane Livin' Flag

       The banner, graphic or logo that spans the top of the front page of a newspaper is often referred to as "the flag."

      The Two-Lane Livin' flag was created as a pen-and-ink drawing, without color, by Charlie Whipkey, artist, florist, and owner of Classic Creations in Grantsville, West Virginia.

       Obviously a skilled and talented artist, Charlie found that creating our flag to be challenging -- he had no problems drawing a "two-lane road through the hills" until I told him the piece had to be over ten inches wide, and less than two inches tall.

       Charlie created the image specifically so we can alter the landscape according to seasons, themes within the issues, throughout the year. The color and additions are added by our staff, with the computer.

       For more information about flowers, paintings, and gifts available from Classic Creations, call Charlie at 304.354.7111.