athe Cover

Title of piece: Summertime!

What was the inspiration for this piece?

I love summer! Warm air, warm sun, warm breezes and no coats or jackets, vacationing in Florida, hanging out in the pool with my frog buddy, nudged me to paint this from a photograph.

cover artist Deborah Hesterman

Where do you draw inspiration for your artwork?

Art is a personal creative process of transformation and self expression. I draw my inspiration from nature and the outdoors, along with my interest for the theme of the piece and wanting to tell a story. I have an illustrative style and have always loved graphic design, so I am especially inspired by colors, patterns and lots of detail. I also am inspired by other artists’ work.

Who are your biggest supporters?

My family and dear friends are my biggest supporters. From my husband, son and daughter to my parents and extended family and friends, they have all watched my art change and grow over the years. I can always depend on my son, who is an amazing architect, for honest and constructive critiques.

Why do you read glo?

I read glo because it is a very creative and inspirational magazine. Each month, I look forward to being drawn in by the cover design created by local female artists. The beautifully curated content of glo offers a rich variety of articles and advertisements, both of great interest and value to the reader. I love the personality of glo. Full of ingenuity, glo encourages me in my art and daily life.

Where can we find your artwork?

Most of my artwork is in my basement studio. All inquiries welcome. dshesterman@gmail.com. a

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 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.