Coffee, Creativity & Connection

When I first started working on The Coffee Table Art Book, I wasn’t thinking about features or coverage. I was thinking about coffee — the way it shows up in our days, the way it slows us down, the way it quietly connects people, ideas and art.

So being included in a recent issue of Local Coffee Talk felt less like a spotlight moment and more like a thoughtful conversation. Their Garden State Pour issue explores New Jersey’s specialty coffee scene, and within that context, they shared the story of the book — not just what it is, but how and why it came to be.

The feature touches on the three-year process behind the project, from an early painting titled A Second Cup of Coffee to an open call that brought together 65 contemporary artists and photographers from around the world. What I appreciated most was the attention to intention — the layering of artwork and design, the decision to print sustainably in Canada, and the commitment to giving artists a meaningful share of print sales.

Coffee has always been more than a beverage to me. It’s a pause. A ritual. A reason to sit, notice, and make something. That idea runs quietly through the book, and it was grounding to see it reflected back through editorial storytelling.

I’m grateful to the team at Local Coffee Talk for taking the time to explore the project with care and curiosity. It feels like one of those small, meaningful moments along the way — the kind that reminds you why you started in the first place.

If you’d like to explore the book and the artists featured within it, you can find more at
www.coffeetableartbook.com