Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...
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Ladies of the Canyon Part 1
This painting is inspired by the song Ladies of the Canyon by Joni Mitchell about the gifts that each lady provides. Artist Ky McDonald takes us...
Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures
Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...
Summer Renaissance
Artist and elementary school art teacher Ky McDonald has embarked on a new series inspired by taking females created by the great historical masters...
Princely Memory
Prince’s beloved doves, Majesty and Divinity, are credited for “singing” on the album One Nite Alone... (May 2022). Since his death, however, it has...
Happy Landing
April is here, and it is time to feather our nests—storing away winter blankets, letting fresh air fill our homes and welcoming spring days ahead....
Set the Table
There is nothing better than coming together at a table filled with delectable bites and candid conversations all aimed to feed our soul. I love the...
Upcoming Art Show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Art at the Arb. Artists come from all walks of life, but it’s not every day you meet a world-renowned painter with a background in...
Villaume-Driscoll Gallery Opens in Spring Park
Gallery offers a friendly abode and versatile pieces. Embraced by the shores of Lake Minnetonka is a family-owned art gallery that is a longtime...
Color Fields: ‘A Sense of Time and Kindness’ by Mel Tudisco
For me, style is a self-defined approach to how you furnish your home or choose the garments hanging in your wardrobe. Art can have many stylistic...
Fine Art Fishes: ‘Walter’s Gone Wild VII’ by Michelle Plombon
There is nothing better than dropping a line on a beautiful day into a body of water that looks like glass. Touted as the Land of 10,000 Lakes,...
Art Girls Minneapolis Showcases a Pet Portrait
There can be an unconditional bond when it comes to our pets. For centuries, dogs have been coined as “man’s best friend” as the bonds of unfailing...
The Gift of Prince
Good art is like good music—it is life giving. I love how artist Mimi Stuart captures the gift of what Prince gave to all of us, getting lost in the...
A Colorful Hopefulness
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
Discover Warmth within Original Art
“I love the sunrises that occur in the winter months of our state,” says Hollie Blanchard of The Art Girls. “There is nothing more energizing to the...
Painting Pulls at Nostalgic Heartstrings
“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.” —Sharon Ralls...
Nature Provides Its Own Storyline
This mixed media painting had me thinking back to family excursions to the North Shore, where endless hours were spent searching for coveted agates...
Artist Uses Centuries Old Decorative Style
“I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated clothing,” says Art Girls co-founder Hollie Gaines. “For me, it was a recipe...
Island is Brought to Life Through Photographer’s Eye
Photographer Peter Wong’s artistry has perfectly captured the quaint fishing island of Burano. Tucked away 40 miles north of Venice, Italy, is the...
