Sep 28, 2007

Collage artist opens The Beat of My Art gift shop in NapervilleBy Kim MikusDailyHerald.com

When artist Debbie Egizio opened an art gallery and gift shop in Naperville, her goal was to make it comfortable and inviting.

“People sometimes feel intimidated by galleries. I created a place that’s warm and friendly,” Egizio said.

The Beat of My Art opened at 329 N. Center St. earlier this summer. The bright shop is filled with artwork created by 15 new and emerging artists, including Egizio’s own work. The shop features an array of unique gift ideas that range in price from $1.25 to $950. “It’s one of a kind things,” Egizio said.

In addition to paintings, shoppers will find varying art forms. Baby bibs, hand-painted napkins and handbags made out of vintage material with canvas artwork sewn on are included in the mix.

Halloween artwork is popular at the shop right now. “It’s cute, one-of-a-kind items,” Egizio said. Holiday art is often lower in price than many of the other items.

The shop offers classes in collage, altered books, textured art and creative journaling. One-day workshops are also planned.

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