Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

By laura / April 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

By laura / April 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

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Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

By laura / March 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Elkhart Lake Wisconsin At Dawn

Elkhart Lake at Dawn: A Solitary Stroll The town of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, still sleeps as I step onto its quiet streets with a camera in hand.  In these early hours, a hush makes the world feel untouched, as if I’m walking through a painting that hasn’t quite dried. I wander the historic streets and…

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Nashville Tennessee

By laura / March 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Nashville Tennessee

Eager for a change of scenery, I pack up my camera bag and head to Nashville-not for relief, but for inspiration. The moment I stepped out of the Uber, the heat wrapped around me.  It’s mid-August and somehow the humidity is worse than Wisconsin.  But the Nashville humidity isn’t the only thing consuming the air. …

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Five Elements Integrated Into Wall Art

By laura / February 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Five Elements Integrated Into Wall Art

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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Bank First Supports Local Artists

By laura / February 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Bank First Supports Local Artists

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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Chicago Film Photography

By laura / February 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Chicago Film Photography

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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Artist Residency Programs

By laura / February 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Artist Residency Programs

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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Unique Art Collaboration By Studio L

By laura / October 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Unique Art Collaboration By Studio L

Creating Unique Art Through Mixed Media: Studio L’s Journey of Transforming Client Photographs into Wall Art In a world where photos are everywhere – our phones, social media, and often buried in digital albums – Studio L stands out by doing something extraordinary: transforming personal photographs into unique, meaningful mixed media wall art.  Instead of…

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Wisconsin Sculptor William Nettelhorst

By laura / October 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Wisconsin Sculptor William Nettelhorst

Every photograph is a doorway into the soul of an artist, a glimpse into their creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs. My mission as a photographer goes far beyond capturing beautiful images.  I am dedicated to telling the stories behind them.  Through my lens and contemplative interviews, I bring the world of art to…

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