November "Dreaming Giant"

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I’m very excited about today’s guest.  It has been difficult to book  guests during the pandemic. We got our first one!  (canned applause)   Yeah.  Safety and remote working for us is and has been a priority the past  four years of digital isolation. Anyway, he is the founder of Best of the NW an online resource to help  you and your family get offline.  

“WHAT A TREAT! We have a special virtual storytime guest!
Join  Bryan Schaeffer and his daughter, Torrey, in this video as he reads  portions from his new book, Montana Treasures. This book is full of  beautiful illustrations (as coloring pages) and lyrical descriptions  that allow children to discover a wide variety of southwestern and  western Montana's best destinations for hiking, biking, skiing,  climbing, fishing, and canoeing!

Stop by the Library for free coloring  sheets from his book!  Enjoy!”

DISCOVER MONTANA TREASURES   |  Now available at Bangtail Bikes

Most coloring books are merely filled with cartoons, but Discover Montana Treasures: Bozeman & Beyond (Sintr, $15) is not most coloring books.  The older the kids are, the more they will get out of it.  That being said, even my four-year-old was inspired by the outdoor-recreation-themed imagery, as well as my spirited readings of the poems that accompany artist Bryan Schaeffer’s enticing illustrations.  There is quite a bit of information packed into this little book, from hiking-great essentials to trail info to Montana history and tall tales.  As an added perk, this is a “smart” coloring book with QR codes on each page that can be scanned with a device camera to learn more about the artist and illustrations.

-Ian Roderer

Article from Bryan's interview with Outside Bozeman about using illustration and animation to promote healthy active families and outdoor stewardship.

Thank you to Outside Bozeman Magazine for the article in the latest Spring edition!

Read the article “Sintering Imagination” in the Inside Bozeman section.

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Bryan was born  and raised in Montana and growing up was always curious about what may be lurking around the next switchback, mountain pass or pitch.  As an adult he continues to explore Southwest Montana's wild places with his family and friends. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Washington state with a BFA degree in graphic design. 

Bryan owns the award-winning creative studio SINTR®, based in Bozeman where he lives with his wife and three daughters. Along with his family and an-eager-to-adventure golden doodle, he enjoys recreating on Montana's public lands. 

He is  the creator of Best of the Northwest, and The Last Best Trails published in May 2023.

Thank you for visiting The Last Best Trails!  If you're interested in illustration,  animation, or book design and publishing services please visit my illustration website.