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Text by Mary Forsell •
Product photography by Lotta Jansdotter •
Photograph by Rinne Allen •
Photograph by Rebecca Wood •
Photography by John Bessler
Hey, no one said it would be easy. Lotta Jansdotter waitressed for four years
before she could afford to focus full time on design. Costumer Donna Langman
weathered sweeping changes in the theater world, but survived—and thrived—by
claiming her niche as a specialist in period clothing. Even after achieving
success as a children’s book author and illustrator, William Joyce had to
reinvent himself midcareer. “I was burned out on painting,” he admits. A
transition to television and animated film generated new inspiration. “Now I
miss painting,” he says. “I’m fresh and ready to go back.” Rebecca Wood was
originally a painter, but discovered her talent as a potter by necessity. “I’m
glad I was flexible,” she says. “I’ve seen so many artists give up and go to law
school.” Luckily for us, these talented individuals stayed the course.
Donna Langman
costumer
(a) Dress forms at Donna Langman’s Manhattan
workspace.
Rebecca Wood
potter
(b) Rebecca Wood’s vibrant pottery is instantly recognizable.
Lotta Jansdotter
multisurface designer
(c) Lotta
Jansdotter’s distinctive style.
William Joyce
author, illustrator, filmmaker
(d) Robots, gizmos, and retro cowboys populate
William Joyce’s world.
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