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FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 13 BY ABBY PETERSEN As far back as Jules Gissler can remember, she has been an artist. From day one, she felt it was her calling to create. She recalls making up stories with friends about little people living in their hats. She even DIY’d her own Barbie Dreamhouse. Growing up in Montana, Gissler was often chosen by her elementary school teachers to design the class bulletin boards or make posters. “I was asked to paint a compass rose on our playground in grade school and I guarded that thing with my life,” Gissler said. Artist Jules Gissler shares whimsy and passion for life Why Not? CREATING CULTURE Gissler recently teamed up with fashion designer Michael Grey to create one-of-a-kind Birkenstock sandals ( left ), cut from an abstract painting Gissler created.