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The Drunken Botanist

My wife, jewelry artist Sarajo Wentling, has a habit of getting involved in online jewelry design challenges.  This works for her and often acts as inspiration, sparking some of her more creative pieces.  I envy this aspect of her craft.  Check out her jewelry blog HERE if you want to see what I’m talking about. 

One interesting group that Sj has been involved with is the Inspired By Reading Book Group, started by the talented Andrew Thornton.  Like any book group, each month has an assigned book to read, but instead of just talking about it, these artists work the book into their respective artwork.  While the majority of the group are jewelry designers, other types of art are included as well. 

This month’s reading was The Drunken Botanist, by Amy Stewart.  This book is more of an encyclopedia than a novel, including chapters on various spirits, mixed drinks and history of the flora and fauna that flavor those spirits!  While reading this book, Sj would frequently read aloud passages …

Source: JABlog: A Minnesota-Centric Beer Blog

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