Doyle's Doodles

     I work at a pottery studio.  We make all sorts of stuff that is sent all over the country to catalogs, galleries, museums and customers.  Everyone has a million hats and we change them all day and get what we need to completed.  One day there was an email from a stranger.  She explained that she had graduated art school and needed to be working in the arts.  She was willing to move, travel a great commute, learn a new system and be a team player.  When things line up...they just line up.  Long story short she moved from New Hampshire to a suburb of Philly and finally to Effort, PA.  Talk about making an effort.  Hannah is a quiet woman...or so you think until you really get to know her.  She is actually full of an excitement for life that is rare.  She dances when she hears music.  She sings when she knows the words.  She works her ass off.  But beyond all of those cool things she is probably one of the kindest souls I have ever met.  There is a peaceful nature to her full of generosity and selflessness and that is the most rare gem to find.  Oh and she's mad talented!!!  Pottery, watercolors, sculpting...you name the medium I think she can kick its ass.  I was lucky enough to be given one of her original "doodles" as a birthday gift and it hangs near my bed to inspire me everyday.  Hannah follows her dream.  Even when it's hard.  Or she's scared.  Even if it means being broke for a bit. 
     Hannah had her first opening at MudWorks this past Friday night.  I spent extra time finding just the right spot for her beautiful pieces.  Pottery was placed on pedestals and art was on walls.  But there were also bookmarks, custom painted t-shirts and genuine doodles ripped right out of a notebook.  While the rest of us sit there doing nothing she is always creating.  Always.  I honored her love for color and whimsy (though I hate the overuse of this word in this scenario it actually applies) by creating some foods to celebrate it.  I am the lover of the unicorn, sunshine and magic as well so we combined forces on this one.  I made a rainbow of fruit and a platter of color and cupcakes complete with hidden rainbows inside the first bite.  A little bit of magic for a girl who gives us a little bit of magic everyday with her creativity, compassion and beautiful art. 
     Congrats, Hannah on a gorgeous show...but more just for forging a path that I know we are all excited to follow.  We will all say we knew her when.  Can't wait to hang my new piece on my wall. :)