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By Sheryl Popp Special to Conley Media When Heather Moore says her studio creates and teach- es all artistic mediums, she is not exaggerating. "If someone is interested in learning something I'm not personally skilled at," she said, "then I'll find someone who is to conduct a class." Heather opened her studio in early January. It's tucked away in one of the rear spaces of a cream city brick building on S. 6th Ave. which houses other small businesses. For someplace so unassuming, the business hit the ground running and Heather is already extreme- ly busy. "I'm always here," she said. "There is almost always something going on." But she is no stranger to jug- gling a tight schedule and working long hours. "I was a pediatric nurse for about a dozen years," said Heather. "I was a manager and put in at least 50 or 60 hours a week. I realized a few years ago that my children were growing up fast and they would be off to college before I knew it. So I retired from nursing and took time to regroup and spend time with them." Heather came from an artistic family and had back- burnered art for her family and nursing career. She began "dabbling"again, but eventually found that she needed something more, out- side her home. "I was literal- ly running out of work- space," she said. "I talked to friends and looked around this area. I didn't want to be anyplace else but down- town." While she spent some time reconfiguring her new space, she began networking on social media and through work of mouth to attract April 2019 • Daily News & News Graphic • EXPLORING THE ARTS • 7 147 North Rural Street • Hartford, WI • 262-673-7999 www.wisconsinautomuseum.com Wisconsin Automotive Museum "Showcasing Transportation History" A striking art deco interior sets off over 110 autos and trucks on display, featuring Kissel, Nash, Studebaker, Ford, Chevrolet and more! Other automotive treasures include gas pumps, signs, and model cars. Home to the 1003 Steam Locomotive! WISCONSIN'S Largest AUTO MUSEUM Open Year Round 263394001 American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 006441 – Rev. 11/15 ©2015 – 7370007 Donald Patnode, Agent Don Patnode Agency Inc. 850 E. Paradise Dr West Bend Bus: (262) 338-3767 dpatnode@amfam.com AS LIFE EVOLVES. YOUR DREAM HOME EVOLVES, TOO. CALL (262)338-3767 TODAY FOR YOUR FREE PERSONAL INSURANCE REVIEW. Everything Artistic in West Bend is true to its name Sheryl Popp/Special to Conley Media Heather Moore is shown at one of the work tables in her downtown West Bend art studio, Everything Artistic. See TRUE, PAGE 8