As always, a book is the result of many hands and minds. In this case, my heartfelt thanks go to all the artists who so generously shared their work here. To my editors, Brittany VanSnepson and Noel Rivera, and designer Corrie Schaffeld for their brilliant work on a huge, unwieldy pile of art and words. (I always overproduce!) To Jamie Markle, publisher, who continues to believe in me year after year. And to my dear husband, Joseph Ruckman, who supports me through everything, thick and thin. Any mistakes in this book are my own, and I sincerely apologize!
Thank you to the following artists for their generous contributions to this book:
Shari Blaukopf
Jan Blencowe
Maria Coryell-Martin
Róisín Curé
Shevaun Doherty
Alissa Duke
Laura Frankstone
Don Gore
Danny Gregory
Sue Hodnett
Marc Taro Holmes
Nik Ira
Nina Johansson
Nina Khashchina
Kolby Kirk
Gay Kraeger
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John Muir Laws
Jennifer Lawson
Don Low
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Warren Ludwig
Steve Penberthy
Joseph Ruckman
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bums/72157613316514838Pat Southern-Pearce
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Liz Steel
Roz Stehdahl
Vicky Williamson