Loving Art - What a Joy!
I worked in corporate and non-profit marketing for 40 years. When I retired I was rudderless. Several friends (including my dearest friend, Linda Hefter) suggested I consider becoming a docent. I applied and was accepted into the docent program at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2012. My volunteer work there has been life changing; I continue to learn and share art with young people.
I knew little about art when I joined the Art Institute. But in looking at all the amazing works of art I suddenly began to think about trying art for myself. I took four years of mosaic classes and then started print making and ceramic classes - all in the Chicago area. In Arizona, I recently found a wonderful kiln glass artist in North Scottsdale, so I plan to spend my winters in her studio when I return.
I don’t call myself an artist – but then one day I overheard my granddaughter say, “My grandma is an artist.” – well, I guess I am!
“Too Young to Die,” tree stump print, 14” x 14” printed at home during the pandemic of 2020
“In the Beginning,” collage: woodblock print, paint, and color enhanced photo of the Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado, 10” x 12”
“This Old Tree,” two block print, 10” x 12”
“Cholla,” solar plate etching, 4” x 5”