cardsOnce you know Engelbreit’s distinctive style, you can
recognize her cards from 20 paces away ? bright, funny, and with an eye to the past. Her cards usually have elaborate border designs comprised of repeated images: hearts, flowers, peaches, and teapots, for example. “I think the
world could use more cuteness,” she explains. “As the world gets more complicated, it’s nice to have old-fashioned stuff around to help people
cope with the demands of modern life. It’s like comfort food. This is
comfort art.”
While eight months pregnant, in 1983, Engelbreit decided to start her
own
