Wisconsin 101: Smart Studios Banner
In the Wisconsin Historical Society collection, there’s a dark, surreal black and red banner. It’s painted with a chaotic collection ...
Painting the landscape: Earth Day in the Heartland
Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson helped organize the first Earth Day in 1970, after growing concerns for the environment. Since then, it’s ...
Venezuelan Artist Now Lives in Door County, Paints Scenes
A tromp l'oeil is a painting that creates an illusion of a three dimensional object, bringing life and depth to ...
Artist Creates Portraits Of Beloved Horses And Dogs
Classically-trained artist Marie Fritz Perry is an animal lover and competitive horsewoman. She’s combined interests as an artist specializing in ...
Oshkosh Artist Paints His Journey Through Self-Portraits
A good portrait paints a picture of someone’s personality. Oshkosh artist Jon Wos thrives on capturing those details. He spends ...
Madison Artist’s Canvas Is The Human Body
Dawn Marie Svanoe is an artist with a flair for the dramatics and who is known for her black-light makeup ...
Wisconsin Life #408: “Creative Origins”
This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of a team of four UW-Barron engineering ...
Wisconsin Life #402: “Guiding Lights & Gurus”
This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Deneen Carmichael, a very busy small ...
Sherry Ackerman’s Life In Art
Sherry Ackerman always loved art but hid her interest and her work until retirement. Now she sells her paintings and ...
Artist Creates Portraits Of Beloved Horses And Dogs
Classically-trained artist Marie Fritz Perry is an animal lover and competitive horsewoman. She’s combined interests as an artist specializing in ...
Plein Air
For nine days, 160 local and national artists paint Cedarburg during the town’s annual Plein Air Event. It’s the state’s ...
Opera Singer Celebrates Her Oneida Cultural Heritage Through The Arts
Jennifer Stevens is a member of the Oneida Nation who celebrates her cultural heritage through the arts. As a renowned ...
Wedded Weavers
Wence Martinez grew up in a Mexican town famous for its weaving. When he ran across a drawing by Milwaukee ...