Janice Hechter (@janicehechter.bsky.social)

The Power of Her Paintbrush: An Interview with Author Janice Hechter Theresa Bernstein started drawing at seven and honed her talent at the Philadelphia School of Design. In New York, she challenged societal norms and painted real-life women at a time when female artists were largely ignored. The Power of Her Paintbrush tells the story of how Theresa overcame sexism and discrimination to leave a lasting impact on the art world. Today author and illustrator Janice Hechter joins us on the blog to share what compelled her to write Theresa's story, her research process and more! https://lernerbooks.blog/2026/03/the-power-of-her-paintbrush-an-interview-with-author-janice-hechter.html?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social