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Naperville from the Riverwalk Outward

Childhood visits and the water's edge guide the composition of this hometown mug.

In this story
  1. Details in the drawing
  2. See the finished mug
  3. A gift idea with a real place behind it

I grew up in nearby Plainfield and returned to Naperville with my family for years. The Riverwalk and Centennial Beach are personal favorites, and drawing outward from the water let me connect them with the city's other familiar sights.

Ashley holding the hand-drawn Naperville mug
Ashley with the Naperville mug.
Artist Ashley Ann’s hand-drawn process for The Naperville Mug
The Naperville artwork taking shape.

Details in the drawing

The wraparound artwork includes Naperville Riverwalk, Dandelion Fountain, Moser Tower and Centennial Beach. Each is part of the place this mug was drawn to remember.

See the finished mug

Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Naperville Mug page. The mug is carried through Blackberry Market; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.

A gift idea with a real place behind it

Naperville Riverwalk and Dandelion Fountain give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Naperville through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.

Soli Deo Gloria,Ashley Ann’s handwritten signature

Ashley Ann

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