My Moment in the Sun: Creating Art for CBS Sunday Morning

I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to an American television institution - CBS Sunday Morning. As an artist, being asked to create a sun image for their iconic interstitials was both thrilling and humbling.

For those unfamiliar, CBS Sunday Morning is more than just a news show. It's a weekly celebration of art, culture, and the human experience. Their sun logos, appearing between segments, have become a beloved trademark of the program. Each sun is unique, often reflecting the mood or theme of the surrounding content.

When approaching this project, I wanted to capture the warmth and joy that the show brings to millions of viewers every week. I chose vibrant oranges and yellows, applying the paint in sweeping brushstrokes to give the sun a sense of movement and life. The face I created has a gentle, welcoming smile - much like the show itself, which invites viewers to start their Sunday with positivity and curiosity.

What made this experience particularly special was knowing that my art would air live on national television. There's an exhilarating, if slightly nerve-wracking, feeling knowing that millions of people would see my work, if only for a brief moment.

Creating this piece reminded me of the power of art to connect people. CBS Sunday Morning uses these sun images not just as transitions, but as a visual language that resonates with their audience. It's a testament to how even a simple image can become deeply meaningful when it's part of a shared experience.

I'm honored to have my sun join the illustrious "solar system" of CBS Sunday Morning. It's a reminder that art can shine in unexpected places, bringing light to people's lives in ways we might never anticipate.

To all the fellow sun-gazers out there, keep looking up. You never know what artistic inspiration might be just over the horizon.