Meet
Brenda Rintisch,
author of two of our latest books, "Kids, Kats & K-9s"
and "Gimme That Country Side". Brenda is a relative newcomer
to the Miller Woodcrafts design team. Her first book was published
in April, 2000 and her new book just came out in January. Her designs
also appear in two of our latest Combined Artist books, "Pin
Pals" and "Spring Fling". Watch for more from Brenda
in months to come!
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Here is Brenda's story
in her own words:
I was born and
raised in Chilliwack, BC., Canada, a well known dairy valley. Since
being married, we have lived in all three western provinces, from
small villages to capital cities. We always liked the country best.
It was a result of being in these various settings that inspired
my first book, "Gimme That Country Side."
I began painting
about five years ago. When I signed up for my first class I never
dreamed that one day others would be painting my designs in a class
or selling them at craft shows. It was through the encouragement
of my painting teacher that I began designing. It took a few years
of submitting my designs to book and magazine publishers (and plenty
of rejections) before finally matching up with a publisher who liked
my style. And believe it or not, two weeks before my first piece
was to be published the magazine folded! But it gave me the confidence
to keep trying and see my dream of having my work published in book
form. I've now had several designs published in national craft magazines
and had two books published with Miller Woodcrafts Publications.
My second book, "kids, Kats and K9s" has just been released
and my third book is in the making. No matter what your dream, it
can come true! God bless!
Brenda Rintisch
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