RO artist couple showcase distinct styles

The Royal Oak Arts Council has selected Cindy and Douglas LaFerle, a couple that has been married for 26 years, for their January show. Cindy, a writer, works in mixed media and Douglas, an architect, is a painter.

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Cindy went to Michigan State, graduating with a degree in English literature. After writing for local newspapers for a number of years, she landed the freelance travel editor position for Innsider magazine based in Ferndale. After the magazine folded, she put her focus on being published nationwide and has released a collection of essays, Writing Home.

While Cindy pursued a writing career, Douglas went into architecture, receiving a master’s from the University of Michigan and worked at French Associates Inc. since he graduated. He is now one of the partners and owners of the firm, performing work for schools, courts and cities.

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