I proudly live and work in the upper Midwest, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A. and am inspired by the craftsmen, artists and creatives of the past, their processes, dedication and ownership of their work and lean on this to weave historical aesthetics into my own work while producing fresh and engaging visuals. My workflow is entirely digital, but throughout the process of image making, I strive to give each piece an authentic, handcrafted feel.13
Doughnut Vault Chicago
When in Chicago, definitely make the effort to visit the Doughnut Vault at 401 1/2 N. Franklin St. The experience is truly unique and is a perfect example of how to run a tidy business. Less is more. Focus on one thing. Do it well. Generate buzz.
It's a tiny establishment situated in River North at the very bottom of N. Franklin St and small enough to sport a 1/2 in the street address. Located just north of the gigantic Merchandise Mart and the Chicago River. They serve up homemade, high quality ingredient, piping hot, fresh doughnuts Tuesday thru Friday 8:30am (Saturday 9:30am) till they run out and that can happen fast. The best way to determine the daily status of the inventory is to monitor their twitter feed @doughnutvault.
Aside from being first come first serve, it's cash only and be prepared to stand in line, outside, if things are busy. The interior is minuscule. A short, mirror lined hallway, with a crystal chandelier leading up to a lone, gold plated cash register. That hallway can accommodate maybe six people. I have an image gallery of my recent visit here. Read more…
