Art Makers article in the Gazette

I am thrilled to say that I am featured in the Hampshire Daily Gazette today in the Art Makers column!
You can see the article here.

I am reflecting on why it was such a good thing for me to do this in- case you need a nudge to go ahead and reach out to your local paper and see if there is a simpilar opportunity.

1. Fun- I have to say it is really fun to write about and reflect on my art, why I do it, what my process is, where it all came from- it gives me a boost!
2. Validation- there is nothing like seeing your words and your images in print or on someone else's web page! Wow that is powerful!
3. Connection- I made a great new connection with the photographer for this piece- totally unexpected and worth the whole thing! Also a number of folks who knew me a little bit know me a lot better now because of what they read. And from the comments I am getting it feels a lot like there is common ground for us to play with.

Back to you! Have you been featured like this and have a sense of the value of it? I would also love to read your comments about the article itself- did anything I say touch something in you?

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