My name is Erin Stroble and I’ve been the intern at the Studios for the past four months. It’s hard to believe that my internship is finally coming to an end as I get ready to go back to school. Sometimes I still can’t believe that I’m eating lunch next to the same person whose calendars and quotes I used to collect in my room as a child. Over the summer I’ve really come to know the team at the studios pretty well. It’s hard not to let the work environment rub off on you with bright flowers and cherries everywhere.
As an art student and fan, I realize how lucky I am to have had this opportunity. Whether sitting in on meetings or seeing Mary’s next project up close, I’ve been soaking up everything as much as possible.
It’s been amazing getting familiar with all of the stages of the design and approval process and seeing how just one doodle can become a final product.
One thing that has really struck me is the span of Mary’s work; on a trip to visit a friend in Miami, I pointed to a picture hanging on a girl’s wall only to hear people scream excitedly, “You’re working for her?!” One thing this internship has really taught me is how much art can inspire people’s lives.
Getting a glimpse into the life of a successful artist has given me a whole new perspective I can’t wait to bring to my classes this year!
P.S. From Irene, AKA the Intern’s Boss!
It was such a pleasure to have Erin as our intern. She was truly delightful, very professional and a quick study – not to mention a very promising artist. We were so impressed with how willing she was to take on any project and her diligence in completing it…. so impressed in fact, that we kept asking her if she would drop out of college and just join the Studios already. We laughed; her mom didn’t. By the way ME Studios encourages students to stay in school!!! Hopefully she will return for another summer internship in 2010 because her cute TO DO BASKET is filling up.
Good luck Erin! Much success and you will be missed.
Cute office chair in that last pic! Where can I find one like it???
I have this same ME card above my drawing table. Reminding me who I wish to become. Thank you for this post.
In PEACE,
Jennifer
aka Montessori Mama
So how does one find a copy of the Art piece? I have hunted high and low? It is terrific and I would like to find one for an art classroom use.
~~♥~~Ditto what all the others said
You’ve got some pretty wonderful memories to enjoy and build upon. And what a happy positive-looking place to work in !
Thank-you for posting this. Wishing you all the best, you will go far ~~♥~~ Tracy
Erin,
What a wonderful way to spend your summer. You’re a lucky girl to be able to work in those studios. That will look fabulous on your resume! I wish you happiness and success in your life!
Blessings,
Patty
Erin, I am sure that working in such a creative environment was a treat!
Best wishes for much success.
What a lucky girl to intern with this group…and thank goodness for artists like Mary to offer Erin an internship. Best of luck to you Mz. Erin.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Erin!
On your posting, you have a drawing by Mary on “Art”. I contacted the St Louis Musuem to see if it is available through the gift shoppe. Is the drawing available in card or poster for purchase?
Much success in your career!
What a fabulous and fun opportunity! I am so jealous. I love to dabble with arts, crafts and painting, and I am so inspired by Mary (I have a room dedicated to her whimsical art and decorating style)and her art, and miss Home Companion very much. I have every issue since their premier issue!
I look forward to seeing the newsletter each month! Good Luck Erin, and I hope you get the opportunity to work again with ME Studios.
Congratulations Erin and best wishes as you continue on your educational and artistic journey. You know, there are quadrillions of artists who are drooling over your internship!!! Thank you for sharing a few pictures of Mary’s adorable work. I miss her magazine.
cheers!
How lucky for you to intern at that studio. I wonder if I’m too old to sign up as an intern. And if I have to go to school so I can be one. Looking forward to seeing your nam in an inspiring way, Erin. I suspect you must be mighty talented to have been selected as an intern to begin with. Best of luck.
Hola Mery te admiro muy mucho, sos una geniame gustaría recibir siempre tus diseños y dibujos.. Congrats fron me to you… I simply wish you answer my comment…THANK YOU SO MUCH Nelly Albanese from Buenos Aires ARGENTINA