EP# 232: Wendy Newman transforms photographs into vibrant, 3D wearable art while giving back to those in need.

Good Neighbor Podcast: Tri-Cities

What makes Wendy Newman with Wendy Newman Designs a good neighbor?

Creativity has a way of evolving in unexpected directions, as exemplified by Wendy Newman's remarkable 51-year journey through fashion design and photography. What began as a desire to do something different with her photographs blossomed into Wendy Newman Designs, a business creating stunning wearable art through an innovative mandala technique.
Wendy transforms ordinary photographs into extraordinary multi-layered mandalas—sometimes 15 layers deep—all meticulously crafted in Photoshop from a single image. These intricate designs are then printed onto scarves, leggings, umbrellas, and bags using dye sublimation, ensuring vibrant colors that never fade even after countless washings. The magic of her mandalas lies in their versatility; when printed on a scarf, the complete image remains visible no matter how it's tied or worn.
The most surprising element of Wendy's designs came as a complete shock even to her—they're all naturally three-dimensional when viewed through special glasses (which she now includes with every purchase). This serendipitous discovery connects her work to that of Salvador Dalí, a connection first noted by a curator at the Dalí Museum in Spain who recognized similarities between their artistic visions.
While her design business flourishes through collaborations with prestigious clients like the Biltmore Estate and the Naples Winter Wine Festival, Wendy's heart truly shines through "Wendy's Cancer Warriors." For thirteen years, she has offered free professional photography services to terminally ill children and adults, creating precious memories for families facing cancer. Having lost her husband after his 26-year battle with cancer, this work gives her profound purpose—"the reason I get out of bed in the morning."
Discover the intersection of art, serendipity, and compassion at wendynewmandesigns.com, or reach out if you know someone with cancer who could benefit from Wendy's photography services at wendynewmanphotography.com. Experience how creativity combined with kindness creates something truly extraordinary.

To learn more about Wendy Newman Designs go to:

https://wendynewmandesigns.com/

Wendy Newman Designs

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Wendy Newman (00:00:00)

2. Birth of Wendy Newman Designs (00:01:34)

3. Creating Mandalas and Wearable Art (00:04:01)

4. Growing the Business Organically (00:07:16)

5. Wendy's Cancer Warriors Project (00:10:15)

6. The Unexpected 3D Element (00:14:55)

7. Life Beyond the Business (00:17:45)

8. Contact Information and Closing (00:20:54)