Style Magazine February 2019
For those who appreciate non-fiction fairy tales (please tell me I’m not the only one!), this month’s issue has plenty of them—eight in all. Flip to page 43 to read the touching tales of couples who live locally and, to us, define what a successful duo looks like. Let it serve as a reminder that romance has no rhyme or reason; the ways people meet, what works for each relationship, and the definition of “love” all differ. The one commonality all couples seem to share? Everyone truly “likes” their partner as a person, accepts them wholeheartedly, and finds them funny (humor always seems to help!). In other matters of the heart, because—in addition to Valentine’s Day—February is also American Heart Month, Sharon Penny shares “10 Heart-Healthy Tips” to keep your ticker in tip-top shape on page 20. And there are plenty more reasons to fall in love with this issue, too. From a six-day road trip through Northern California and Southern Oregon (page 78) that includes stops at two national parks and suggestions on where to stay and play; to nursery décor tips, courtesy of design guru Kerrie L. Kelly, that are equally adorable as they are affordable (page 73); and an inspiring Get to Know on Granite Bay resident, former NBA player, and current Sacramento Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson (page 18), there’s an article for all.
For those who appreciate non-fiction fairy tales (please tell me I’m not the only one!), this month’s issue has plenty of them—eight in all. Flip to page 43 to read the touching tales of couples who live locally and, to us, define what a successful duo looks like. Let it serve as a reminder that romance has no rhyme or reason; the ways people meet, what works for each relationship, and the definition of “love” all differ. The one commonality all couples seem to share? Everyone truly “likes” their partner as a person, accepts them wholeheartedly, and finds them funny (humor always seems to help!).
In other matters of the heart, because—in addition to Valentine’s Day—February is also American Heart Month, Sharon Penny shares “10 Heart-Healthy Tips” to keep your ticker in tip-top shape on page 20. And there are plenty more reasons to fall in love with this issue, too. From a six-day road trip through Northern California and Southern Oregon (page 78) that includes stops at two national parks and suggestions on where to stay and play; to nursery décor tips, courtesy of design guru Kerrie L. Kelly, that are equally adorable as they are affordable (page 73); and an inspiring Get to Know on Granite Bay resident, former NBA player, and current Sacramento Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson (page 18), there’s an article for all.
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| arts & entertainment |<br />
(clockwise) Koi and Ripples,<br />
Rainbow Bridge, Nimbus Flat,<br />
Pumpkin Farm, Milkshake<br />
HLB: How did reconnecting with your birth family lead to your<br />
own artistic discovery?<br />
WL: I was adopted when I was an infant and finally discovered<br />
my birth parents at 40 years old. The discovery was all the more<br />
exciting as both families possessed an interesting and rich heritage<br />
dotted with notable figures. My world expanded exponentially<br />
almost overnight. My father told me he had an uncle who was<br />
a famous watercolor painter. I didn’t know anything about [the<br />
medium], so the name Dong Kingman meant nothing to me, but it<br />
piqued my curiosity about the genre. I found a cheap watercolor<br />
set and painted my first piece at the fire station where I worked.<br />
Another officer walked up, looked at the painting, and said, “That<br />
looks great!” I thought he was just pulling my leg, but that’s how I<br />
got started.<br />
HLB: Some consider watercolor challenging. What do you love<br />
most about it?<br />
WL: I took to watercolor like a duck to water, and with no formal<br />
training; I just started painting. Later, I read books and studied<br />
techniques, and it just felt right to me. I know any new medium<br />
can be difficult, but for me it’s been a comfortable and rewarding<br />
one. I enjoy challenges because they push me to constantly strive to<br />
improve—I’m never totally satisfied with my art.<br />
HLB: Where do you seek inspiration?<br />
WL: When I’m out and about, I look for notable things that catch<br />
my eye: bridges, buildings, people, scenery, streets, plants, or<br />
animals. I tell people I would paint a pile of garbage if I found it<br />
interesting. They might think I’m kidding, but I’m actually serious.<br />
There’s no specific place that I go for inspiration; inspiration<br />
follows me, not the other way around.<br />
William also enjoys<br />
slapping the bass!<br />
HLB: How do you push through<br />
self-doubt?<br />
WL: I think about it briefly but<br />
essentially ignore the thoughts and push<br />
on with any challenges that arise. If you<br />
thought about every single muscle you use to walk<br />
and had doubts that you could do it, you probably<br />
wouldn’t be able to. At this point, I know if I start a<br />
painting, there’s a 100 percent chance that I’ll finish it.<br />
william-lum.pixels.com<br />
Artist photo by Dante Fontana. Artwork photos courtesy of William Lum.<br />
40 stylemg.com | FEBRUARY <strong>2019</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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