Growing up in the southern Adirondacks, folk traditions—especially quilting and music—were part of daily life. But the most famous artist I knew was Cate Mandigo. Her prints were everywhere: in the dentist’s waiting room, in the entryway of my best friend’s house, and in magazines like Country Living. A few years ago, I reached out to ask how she built a career at the crossroads of folk painting and affordable distribution.

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