Mushrooms (from the series Meanwhile, Farmers' Market Farmers) by Wendy MacNaughton

Vegetables (from the series Meanwhile, Farmers' Market Farmers) by Wendy MacNaughton

Greetings, collectors! It's Sara, on this rainy NYC morning—one hop, skip and a jump away from (hopefully) sunnier San Francisco, where I'll be joining Jen and a few other 20x200 all-stars and artists for our Fourth Annual Collectors' Confab at Chronicle Books. Will we see you there? If you're anywhere near the Bay Area, do stop by this Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., but please be sure to RSVP at rsvp@20x200.com.

Today, I have two new prints from SF-based wonder woman Wendy MacNaughton. Mushrooms and Vegetables, from the series Farmers' Market Farmers, are a part of her larger body of work Meanwhile, an illustrated documentary series. Formerly a social worker, non-profit campaign director, used book-seller and film producer (among other things), Wendy now works as an artist/journalist, often highlighting the lives of those less often seen and studied.

Farmers' Market Farmers features both the people who cultivate, grow and sell the fine fresh produce depicted in Mushrooms and Vegetables—their family histories, daily lives, long days and interactions with others—as well as the fruits of their labors. Wendy celebrates both the metaphorical—communities built, cities changed, friendships forged—and the literal—chanterelles, white trumpets, artichokes and leeks. It's a feast for all!