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WLM | inspirational woman projects like book cover designs (her third book cover for a client), in addition to design projects for clients such as logos, business cards, stationery, websites, etc. WA S T E L A N D RIP Eastern Elk: After John James Audubon, 1849/2014 DFA 155: Morpheus, 2013 A Survey of Works by Brandon Ballengée, 1996-2016 September 10 – December 17, 2016 LARAMIE FARMERS MARKET AND AFTER HOURS PICNIC August 26, 4–7 pm, 7-11pm FREE ADMISSION Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm 2111 Willett Drive www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum, 307-766-6622 24 Mondays until 7 p.m., Feb.-April, Sept.-Nov. Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine | Late Summer/Fall 2016 Kim’s love of art extends to abstracts as well. She has expertise in several media, including “India ink,” a black or colored ink used widely when inking comic book strips and illustrations, watercolors, and much more. Her artwork has been her personal joy. Kim’s husband indulges and facilitates her passion. The home he built for her years back had one request from Kim – a loft with a view from which she could work. The end result is a perfect fit. Calling it “the most romantic thing in the world,” Kim utilizes the loft and its creative energy to its fullest. “He calls it ‘my nest,’” Kim says. “I come up here and create.” We met Riverton-based Virginia Ruth Photography through our Wyoming Weddings publication this year, and when she shared Kim’s photo shoot with us, we knew it would be fun to share. “The eclectic collection of textures and colors combined with all the intricate details of the studio, all bathed in natural light, helped make this session a joy to capture,” Virginia says. “Any session that includes a unique, talented and gracious person like Kimmie is just that much more enjoyable.” WL M To see more of these two Fremont County artisans’ work, visit: Kim Draper & Thomas Michael – aeon.studio Virginia Ruth Photography – virginiaruthphotography.com