Everyone displays art differently, and when it comes to deciding what to place on your walls, this can sometimes be a difficult decision.
Art House, By Stephanie Anderson
Update your Collection! Look Book
This issue is meant to be a showcase for local artists. Outside of periodic fairs that can include vendors from outside our state, where do you find such local creations? We found them. The art is as varied as the inspiration! See their additional works as you explore these pages!
Maggie Rubin, Aqua Love Studio
My studio name is Aqua Love Studio. I’m all about using my art for a positive impact! I mainly work in watercolor, acrylic and collage. “Dandelion Fountain” (on the cover) is a mixed media piece using ink, watercolor, acrylic and vintage Naperville and Illinois maps.
Colleen Myerscough, PaperLeo
My company name is PaperLeo. I do block printing which used to be called linoleum block printing! I color some prints in with colored pencil.
Heather Randazzo, Suncrest Studios
I am a local mixed media artist and owner of Suncrest Studios serving Naperville and beyond. Known for my vibrant, fun, and feel-good acrylic paintings.
Gina Riley, The Carpenter’s Daughter
My business/studio name is The Carpenter’s Daughter. My style is organic, abstract and fluid - using both learned and instinctual techniques, I create with materials like resin, acrylic paint and pigments along with naturally occurring elements such as minerals, rocks, metals, glass, mica, sand to best express my feelings of connectedness and love to the Earth and ocean.
Johnny Felix, TALENTO
I am a resident of the Aurora area. The name of “TALENTO”. I use my artwork to motivate youth and adults. I use hologram glitter to create movement.
Art All Around, Message from Founder
In mid-August, I found one of my grandfather’s paintings on Ebay. Yes, Ebay. My find was especially cool because have been Googling for 15 years.
Shuba Iyer, Kneaded Earth
My business is Kneaded Earth. Clay is my medium of work. I live on the south side of Naperville in the Forest View Estates subdivision.
Brûléed sea scallops
Chef Terrell Cole of Dark Horse Catering shows us how to make his Brûléed sea scallops, with fresh green beans and smokey guacamole finished with grape tomatoes
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