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Title of piece: Snap Shot

What was the inspiration for this piece?

This painting represents the blissful essence of fully experiencing a moment in time. So often, we walk around our daily life living in future moments where we worry about things that haven’t yet happened. Art allows the artist to totally immerse themselves in their craft, which requires the artist to be fully alive in the present moment. This painting represents the joy of experiencing life with presence and reminds the viewer that the time to enjoy yourself is in the now.

Want to put your art on our front cover? Give it a glo

To submit your entry, send art as an e-mail attachment to ambouthot@the-papers.com or send a production-ready image on a CD via mail to: glo Magazine, Attention: Amber Bouthot, PO Box 188, Milford, IN 46542.

The Nitty Gritty: glo front covers are open to female artists. Submissions from all original 2D media (digital art photographs are OK) are welcome.

cover artist Kelly Edelman

Where do you draw inspiration for your artwork?

I draw inspiration from Pop Art and Expressive Portraiture. I am passionate about creating art that unites the audience through color and emotion.

Who are your biggest supporters?

My biggest supporters are my family, friends and the current 45,000+ followers who encourage me daily on my Instagram art account @eyeinspried!

Why do you read glo?

I, of course, look forward to the cover art each month. I also enjoy seeing the upcoming events in town because it helps me stay connected to the Fort Wayne community.

Where can we find your artwork?

Please visit my Instagram, @eyeinspired, to follow me on my artwork journey.

To purchase prints of “Snap Shot” or other Eyeinspired Artwork, please visit iCanvas and search for artist Kelly Edelman. a

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Artwork must be photographed at a high-resolution (300+ dpi) for reproduction. Cover art selections are made at the discretion of glo staff. For cover placement, the artist will receive credit and added exposure via introductory copy and published photograph in a question and answer section.

Cover art is cropped approximately to 10” wide x 13” high. Submitted cover art should be sized as 10.5” wide x 13.25” tall and, when possible, please allow 4.5” at top of artwork for glo masthead placement. The art chosen will confer rights to the cover image only as it relates to the publication and glo. The artist shall retain all other rights.

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August is my birthday month—and at the end of it, I turn the big 4-0. When I was 12, I helped my dad throw my mom an Over the Hill themed 40th birthday party, complete with black balloons and gag gifts centering around how old she was. I certainly don’t feel as old as I thought my mom was then. Sorry Mom!

Because this is a big year—marking four decades on this earth—I am making a bucket list of things to accomplish before my next birthday. Writing it down AND publishing it ought to help keep me be accountable, so here goes:

• Travel somewhere I’ve never been. It could be near or far, but it needs to be new to me.

• Make a new friend. I find this much harder to do the older I get.

• Read more. In previous years, my goal has been to read 26 books per year. Having kids has slowed me down, so my goal is to read 26 books before my birthday next year.

• Star t running again and complete an official race. I used to run a lot—in fact, a few years ago, I participated in two half marathons. I don’t know if that distance is in the cards for me, but I would like to get a few 5K’s under my belt.

• Take some time for me each month. It can be something as small as getting a pedicure, but I need to make a focused effort to take care of myself.

These items may not seem like much, but I get so consumed with work and parenting, that I lose sight of doing things for myself. Here’s to another trip around the sun—I plan to make the most of my time.

As summer winds down, we planned this issue to help you make the most of the remaining days. Be sure to check out our Finance article, offering some affordable family fun outings, and our Day Trip article, focusing on the grand opening of Promenade Park in Fort Wayne.

Don’t forget, this month we host our annual glo Bash at Country Heritage Winery. FREE tickets are included in this issue. The event is from 3 to 7 p.m. , Thursday, Aug. 1. Join us for an afternoon of shopping, food, wine, a fashion show and more. Special thanks to our partners Adams Radio Group and The Charles.

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