One of the unexpected joys of editing a literary magazine is discovering artists whose work stays with you long after you’ve finished the issue.
That happened to me recently with a painting by Pam McMillan that appeared in Instant Noodles Literary Magazine. I admired the piece so much that I reached out to Pam and purchased it.
Pam began drawing as a student and later studied watercolor with artists Hank Meier, James Toogood, and Sarah Yeoman. Her artistic interests also include acrylic painting, pastels, and photography. Drawing inspiration from both her travels and her imagination, she creates work that is colorful, inviting, and full of personality. Along the way, she has earned numerous awards at the Delaware State Fair, belongs to several local art leagues, and teaches watercolor painting.
What struck me most about this particular painting was its sense of movement and joy. Some artwork simply makes you stop scrolling and look a little longer. This was one of those pieces.
One of the things I love about literary magazines is that they introduce us not only to new writers, but also to talented artists we might never have discovered otherwise. Every issue is filled with opportunities for unexpected connections.
This time, one of those connections followed me home.
Do you collect art? What moves you to buy a piece?
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