Blog Featured in the Naperville Sun Again

When Joy Davis wrote me at the end of November and asked what I was working on and if I had anything "exciting" coming up, I was pleasantly surprised. It had been just a little more than a year since my blog was featured in my local newspaper, the Naperville Sun. She explained that I might not be chosen to be featured in a "where are they now article." It was up to her editor. Well, I made the cut! The article went online today. It's a nice way to end the year. Thanks Joy!

A Little Bit of Fame

Well, my article finally made it online and into my local newspaper, the Naperville Sun. Joy Davis did a nice job. I wasn't misquoted! It's a nice way to end the week. Now it's back to the studio for me! Happy creating!

You Never Know

I was interviewed today by Joy Davis of the Naperville Sun newspaper about my blog. Of course, she had my heart when she said at the door, "It looks like an artist lives here." It was my art journal that caught her attention and made her want to interview me. She's been making art journals for a number of years. I always find it interesting what speaks to people.

It is a beautiful day so I suggested we sit outside. The wind came up which made the acorns fall onto the table. Do you know that it takes an oak tree two years to grow an acorn? Thankfully the much needed rain held off until we were finished.

journal page ready for words and more art

She asked me if creating the art journal meant I was going in a different direction. For me, it's just a continuation of the journey. I do think having an art journal will continue to be a part of my life. It's just too much fun. However, I don't think I could ever give up working with cloth or making quilts.  I just want to be open and free to explore other art forms. One seed can start a garden. One smile can lift a spirit. One candle can light a room. One conversation can start a friendship. One piece of art can heal. Making art feeds a need in me that I cannot explain in words. I bet you understand.  Anyway, when my interview is post on their website, I'll let you know. Joy only has 300 words so it will be interesting to see what ends up in her article from our conversation. Thanks Joy for making my day!