Ship Of Dreams - JeriAnn Geller

The Art - The intrepid John Allen inspired me to get out of the office and come to the Sub Launch gathering in May. As soon as I saw the model, I knew I had to paint one. Being the mom of a kindergartner, I immediately thought of my son (and soon to be painter's assistant, Benjamin Ruscoe) and decided to use an outer space/nighttime theme. I asked Bill Meddick who, after he got over his shock, said "yes." The rest, as they say, is history. - JeriAnn M. Geller

The Artist - JeriAnn is a writer, editor and illustrator who has enjoyed wearing many professional hats. Enthralled with illustration at an early age, JeriAnn studied at SUNY Brockport, the University of Bridgeport and the New School for Social Research in pursuit of her dream of becoming a picture book illustrator and writer. Creating her own books remains a goal, which she pursues while wearing the hats of editor, writer, and garden columnist for Elm City Newspapers.