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...
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...
Murals on the Wall
Wayzata muralist Abbey Holden paints larger-than-life creations. Placing an imprint on our homes can take a host of forms—among them: Architectural...
Local Artist from Venezeula Praises Minnesota’s ‘Artistic Energy’
Richard Merchán reflects on a successful career in both commercial and fine arts. The piercing cold of Minnesota winters is a deterrent for most....
This Local Artist’s Paintings Look So Real, You’ll Swear They’re Photos
Local artist David Holmes pursues his passion for large-scale paintings. There are not many people who can (or would) give up a successful career in...
PleinAir Magazine Send 5 Minnesota Artists to Paint Cuba
In all, 50 artists participated in the trip. You could say the people of Cuba were drawn to Deb Zeller. During a week last March, Zeller sat in a...
Self-taught Artist Traces Love of Painting to Orono High School Art Class
Justin Hammer discovered he had a gift for drawing in an art class senior year at Orono High. He’s been painting ever since. Draped over the walls...
