I’m an acrylic/mixed media painter. My style is Abstract Realism, specifically landscapes and florals. I paint on canvas and wood.
Mary Myers
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.
The Conservation Foundation
By Christina Balsano Wichmann McDonald Farm, Conservation Foundation Headquartershttp://www.theconservationfoundation.org This year, the Conservation Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary of preserving and restoring open spaces, protecting rivers, and promoting stewardship of the environment in DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties. The beautiful preserves we enjoy, including Greene Valley Forest Preserve, St. James Farm, and Hidden Lake... Continue Reading →
Intentional Adventuring in Life
By Ashley South “Lucy Westlake, of Naperville, IL, the youngest American woman ever to summit Mount Everest!” This headline ran for weeks this spring everywhere from the Chicago Tribune to the Wall Street Journal following her May 12th completion of the highest climb on earth. Climbing Mount Everest is the pinnacle athletic feat for any... Continue Reading →
Peddling America Forward
By Jeanne Schultz Angel of Naper Settlement Somewhat unknown in history, America experienced a “cycling craze” from 1890 to 1900 in which citizens of almost every age, class, gender, and race were wholly invested in the possibilities of bicycles for widespread use. Devotees permeated American culture and helped to improve the infrastructure of our country... Continue Reading →
Navigating Nutrition
By Neha Shah, MD One of the more confusing and misleading aspects of trying to get healthier is decoding the information on nutrition labels. We will review the basics of nutrition labels and the pitfalls to avoid when picking out items at the grocery store. One of the best tips for making healthier choices is... Continue Reading →
A Tech-Free Adventure
Photography and Words by Emily Cummings The Getaway Outpost, Grand Junction, MI With the school year about to start, we wanted to wring out the last bit of summer togetherness with our version of camping…device free! The Getaway Outpost in Grand Junction, Michigan offered up exactly what we needed. In less than a three-hours’ drive,... Continue Reading →
Juxtaposition
This month, we borrowed a word from our profile feature and selected juxtaposition as our theme. Juxtaposition is a contrast of one thing next to another. In photography, you would see it as the contrast of light and dark. On our cover, the way Arthur Zards is specifically lit in the face while his body is largely in the dark. We are using the light as an opportunity to feature his face…his creative mind…the focus of our piece on him.
Juxtaposition – Our Men’s Issue
This month, we borrowed a word from our profile feature and selected juxtaposition as our theme. Juxtaposition is a contrast of one thing next to another. In photography, you would see it as the contrast of light and dark. On our cover, the way Arthur Zards is specifically lit in the face while his body is largely in the dark. We are using the light as an opportunity to feature his face…his creative mind…the focus of our piece on him.
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