Painting the Town

It´s the Fourth of July, and folk artist Eric Dowdle is painting the town where it all began: Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Not what you expected? It´s true; the first Independence Day was celebrated in this small southern settlement in 1783....
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Lights, camera, Los Angeles! Folk artist Eric Dowdle is painting one of the largest cities in America, where dozens of neighborhoods chase the fluctuating flavor of modern trends. Dive deep with Eric as he shapes a surfboard, grills an octopus,...
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Park City, Utah may be known for the greatest snow on earth, but folk artist Eric Dowdle is going to discover its summertime magic and the small mining town roots that boomed into a year-round mountain resort.
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Despite centuries of war, St. Augustine has defended its title as the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in America. Join Eric as he discovers how this prized real estate has historically defended itself from foreign invaders... and from Florida gators.
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From carving clogs to milking goats to operating windmills, this city gives hands-on learning a whole new meaning. Eric´s going to do it all and discover what it means to "be Amsterdam."
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Set sail with folk artist Eric Dowdle as he traverses the charming harbor town of Bristol, UK. Famous for its innovative spirit, Eric Dowdle will scour the high seas in search for the source of this city's creativity. Along the...
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Take a sleigh ride with folk artist Eric Dowdle through the beautiful Jackson Hole valley, as he discovers what keeps this tiny wild west town packed with people. Eric will mush with dogs, eat the lightest waffles in the world,...
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and beloved folk artist Eric Dowdle is going to do it all. Eric will get in touch with Rome´s marble foundation, fight with ancient gladiators, and, of course, eat all of the...
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Famous for its blues, barbecue, fried chicken, and rock `n´ roll, some say that Memphis, Tennessee is the soul of America. But if Memphis is the soul of America, then what's the soul of Memphis? Join folk artist Eric Dowdle...
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