A Different Kind of Florida Photography Some photographers chase golden-hour horizons and postcard-perfect beaches. But that was never my goal. The truth is, I never considered myself a landscape artist because I never set out to capture the grandeur of nature in its obvious forms. Yet, every time I travel to Florida, something remarkable happens.…
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Studio L Curated Art of the Five Elements for Energy Acupuncture & Wellness. Creating art that embodies the five elements allows us to craft meaningful, visually captivating pieces that transform walls into reflections of nature’s balance. Whether we focus on one or all five elements-Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space-the result is a harmonious blend…
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Muir Woods National Monument: The Final Stop During a Solo Adventure up the Pacific Coast of California The tires of my car crunched over the gravel as I pulled into the parking lot of Muir Woods National Monument. I cut the engine and sat still, listening to the hush of the towering redwoods beyond the…
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Bank First Invests in More Than Finances: They Support Local Artists One Branch at a Time In an era where big corporations dominate, it’s refreshing to see a local bank making a meaningful impact both financially and artistically. Bank First is community-focused and they’re taking an innovative approach to supporting local artists by purchasing and…
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There’s a certain magic in wandering through Chicago with a film camera in hand. The weight of it, the click of the shutter, the patience required to see what develops-it all feels like a quiet rebellion against the instant gratification of the digital world. Today, Chicago is my canvas. I walk through the streets of…
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Silica For Your Home: How a 4th-Generation Business Supports Local Artists For over a century, Silica For Your Home has been a cornerstone of the community-a family-owned business that has evolved with the times while staying true to its roots. What started as a small shop in 1922 has now become a trusted name in…
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Sturgeon Spearing Tradition Since the 1950s The propane heater hums softly as it warms the inside of the shanty. But outside, the February wind sweeps across the frozen expanse of Lake Winnebago. Inside, my father sits gazing into the dark hole in the ice, just as he has since he was a boy in the…
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Inspiration Guides Amsterdam Fine Art Amsterdam is a city that begs to be photographed. The dreamy canals, the golden light reflecting off centuries-old townhouses, the quiet hum of bicycles passing over cobblestone bridges-everywhere you look, there’s a scene worthy of capturing. But as a fine art photographer, I wasn’t searching for the obvious. I wanted…
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Rediscovering the Past: A Journey Through an Artist Residency For many artists, an artist residency provides more than just a quiet space to create-it offers a rare opportunity to step back, reflect, and evolve. This was exactly the case for me as I embarked on a transformative residency experience at the Trout Museum of Art…
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