Throw-Back Thursday!

Throughout a long Art Career you have many things happen to you.

Over the years I have been truly amazed the places I have visited, experienced and lived!

In 1989 I was selected to be one of the artist's to be included in the book "Northwest Originals".

The book included 47 women in the fine arts from the northwest. 

The book was published by Unison Publication, Inc. of Portland Oregon.

I was honored to be included with names such as

 Ursula K.Le Guin, Jean Auel, and Elena Carter just to name a few. 

The book helped create a defining moment in my Art Career...

the next year.......I was on tour in Japan!

When the book was released I was using my married name of "Miller".

In 1999, I changed my last name back to "Lake" to honor the "Lake Family Legacy" in the Fine Arts.

The "Lake Family" has over 150 years of artists.

Writers, producers, photographers, designers, painters, and sculptors are all members of the family.

Listed below are just a few names in our family:

George Catlin ~ American Painter

Paul & Mary Ritts ~ The Ritts Puppets ~ Producers ~ Painters ~ Writers

Mark Ritts ~ Producer ~ Director ~ The Science Guy~ Writer

Herb Ritts ~ Photographer

Katherine Lake ~ Artist ~ Designer ~ Teacher 

William Lake ~ Bird Sculpture ~ Designer ~ Writer ~ Potter

Easton Miller ~ Executive Chef ~ Culinary 

Amy Lake ~ Artist ~ Designer

Melissa Williams ~ Painter ~ Sculptor

Malcom Williams ~ Painter ~ Designer

..............MANY MORE!

You just never know where your career will go next...or what door will open!

I am so pleased that I entered so many open doors.....they all lead to a Wonderful Art Career!

Have a Great Thursday Evening Everyone!

Your Artist Friend in the Wilds!

Jennifer