BONUS: Celebrating Local Artistry: A Conversation with Teri of Bloom In Art Studio, How Shopping Small Brings Joy & Connection

Celebrating Local Artistry: A Conversation with Teri of Bloom In Art Studio Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast: Nurturing Home, Empowered Self, I'm your host LoriLynn.In this episode of Country Proud Living, LoriLynn introduces Teri, the talented artist behind Bloom In Arts Studio. Teri shares her journey of turning art into a thriving local business and her art can be found in many shops locally.Teri discusses her journey from a marketing director affected by the Pandemic to becoming a well known local artist in Duluth, Minnesota. She is known for her Scandinavian-inspired Dala's made with Sharpies and intricate wood-burning techniques. She has over 33 unique designs and they are beautiful!Hear about her challenges and triumphs, the importance of supporting local artists, and how shopping small can bring joy and connection. This conversation touches on the community connections fostered through art and the significance of shopping local. Settle in with a warm cup of coffee and join the conversation in a cozy bistro setting.Teri's art can be found in Duluth MN locally at Lizzard's Gallery; Art Dock; 47 o (degrees) in Knife River (up the north shore) & Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace in the Duluth Folk School. You can also shop her website, reach out to her on Instagram or Facebook too!  Teri thanks Jeff Schmidt owner of Lizzards Gallery in Duluth for all his help with framing and setting up art shows in the past and also thanks Alison Aune-Hinkel artist and UMD professor for her help with grant writing & connections at the Nordic Center in Duluth, and her constant inspiration and support. Rachel Johnson from Mahtowa for helping her with the wood for her dalas. Links:FB:  Bloom in Art Studio IG: @bloominartstudioEmail: [email protected] Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Celebrate Small Biz00:27 Meet Terry from Blooming Arts Studio00:55 Terry's Artistic Journey and Inspirations02:35 The Impact of Local Support04:13 Creating During COVID06:23 Community Connections and Growth10:22 Challenges and Joys of a Small Business13:12 The Power of Art and Heritage19:37 How to Support and Purchase Terry's Art27:34 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!