Program

Artist Susan Gaylord shares her work and her thoughts about a life of artistic commitment. Growing up in a crafty and creative household with no innate ability to draw and a love of coloring books, Susan describes her entry into the world of visual art through calligraphy, her transition into book arts, her deep connection to the natural world, and her struggles to represent that bond in her work. She discusses the role of patience, the development of the critical eye, and the struggle with perfection in a talk that is inspiring to artists, writers, craftspeople, and all who are interested in bring more creativity into their lives.