Dog potholders, cont.

Dog Potholders

Maria’s potholders (and Maria herself) have changed my life. Aside from the obvious, the potholders awakened me to the need for artists and writers to find ways to get their stories out to people, in a climate and culture that makes it difficult and expensive.

Her potholders are a triumph of art and reality at a time when people are running away from purchasing things like art. She has sold hundreds of potholders. She will not make as much money as Soho galleries, but her art is going out into the world, bringing people pleasure and utility at a price most can afford. So that inspired me to get off my butt and do some notecards. I think she is onto a new direction. Besides, this is fun. She is re-doing her website, changing her company name, exploring ideas like themed potholders – dogs and cats. She is sending her signal to the world, and it was not an easy process for her. I love Maria, but as importantly, I have enormous respect for her.