A Tale of Two Artists: Retired Hinsdale Plastic Surgeon and Mother of Six Love to Paint
Students from the Hinsdale Center for the Arts showcase their work.
What does a plastic surgeon do after he retires? He takes up painting. How does a mother of six with one grandchild find time for herself? She takes art classes. Meet Deming Payne and Stephanie Battaglia. Payne was a plastic surgeon for 30 years in Hinsdale. After 30 years transforming bodies, he now spends his time transforming 140-pound, cold-press paper. Stephanie Battaglia is a Hinsdale resident who always had an interest in creating art, but not necessarily the time to pursue it. The Hinsdale Center for the Arts gave both aspiring artists an opportunity to pursue a creative hobby and the tools to improve their skills. The HCA is featuring their work in an exhibit called, "The Center of Our Imagination" which includes the oil, acrylic…
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Michelle Usvolk
12:37 pm on Friday, February 25, 2011
Hi Deming, I have no idea how I ended up on this page. Imagine my surprise. I think you'll remember me, Michelle Usvolk. Sounds like you are enjoying retirement. I too am retired. However it is due to an accident 10 yrs. ago. Fractured my 2nd cervical vertabra, along w/a plethora of other serious injuries. They fully expected a DOA. But my eyes looked good. LOL. I am an artesian (sounds better … more ›