Windy City

Publisher Description
Celebrate Chicago and Exquisite Journaling Nobody seems to know exactly why people started calling Chicago “The Windy City”. Maybe it was because of Chicago’s windy weather coming off of Lake Michigan or maybe it was a metaphorical jab at its supposedly boastful politicians. Whatever the origin the moniker stuck and now it’s a beautiful journal notebook. A Windy City work of art. Whether you’re a lover of the “Windy City” or just can’t resist beautifully illustrated journals, you will enjoy having this vibrantly illustrated blank journal with Demask cover at your fingertips. Perfect for your purse, backpack, work bag, pocket, or desktop, this Anne Bentley designed work of art makes a great birthday gift, graduation gift, spontaneous gift-or gift to yourself. Journaling in style. Well-constructed with lay flat binding, and high-quality cream lined paper, this delightfully illustrated journal is ideal for jotting thoughts, to-do lists, notes, or just personal musings. If you are a fan of illustrated blank journals such as Lively Floral Stitched Lined Notebooks , the Botanicals Notebook Collection , or other Anne Bentley illustrated journals including Journal: Music Town , Journal: Fog City , or Journal: The Big Easy ; you will love Windy City: Journal Notebook . Author Biography
Anne Bentley is an artist and illustrator based in Northern California. She creates wall art, hand-made cards, logo design, store signage and illustrations for boxed notecard sets, all while juggling paintbrushes, kids and dogs. Anne studied fine art at Ringling College of Art & Design and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She works in a variety of mediums, often combining traditional painting with digital drawing. Her art is influenced by vintage pottery, fashion, mid-century architecture, and the colors & shapes found in nature. She is the illustrator of Local Eats Paris by Yellow Pear Press, as well as many other books, textile artwork, and stationery items (including her other journal notebooks by Yellow Pear Press). Description for Sales People
Windy City is directed to the blank journal crowd who wants something that is better looking and higher quality than boring blank journals. Think Rifle Paper. The Chicago Art Institute is included in Windy City in hopes of having them carry it. These will definitely be sold in the gift market.