“In the arts, we don’t think about time,” said sculptor Bruce Howdle, his flip flops slapping softly on the floor of his studio in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. “Sometimes it takes a lot of time, sometimes it doesn’t. Time doesn’t mean… Continue Reading
If you’re into art, you’ll love the Milwaukee Art Museum. This sprawling museum and architectural wonder rises from the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin like a majestic white ship. In addition to being one of the most visually… Continue Reading
By the time you read this, I’ll be flying from the prairies of the American heartland to the lush forest deep in the heart of Germany. I’ll be writing about the topics I love to cover — local artists and… Continue Reading
The Northern Lights are a trending topic among travelers these days. I count myself lucky to have grown up seeing these gorgeous, shimmering lights spreading across the nighttime horizon. Created from the collision of charged particles with molecules high in… Continue Reading
You know it’s a good party when a blonde in a flower crown kisses you and tries to sweep you off your 5-inch platform heels while you’re in the middle of an interview with the fiesta’s head honcho. You know… Continue Reading
“What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn’t be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience, a thought.” – David Hockney The… Continue Reading
If you’ve read Prairie Style File since the beginning, you might remember that I used to write about local art, artists and the creative process for my In Studio series. I want to do more of that in 2016 and as I was… Continue Reading
“If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams.” ― Yann Martel, “Life of Pi” We have a winner!… Continue Reading
“Sticker art is important because it provides an accessibility to art that is more approachable than some other means of art sales,” says Albino Buffalo creator and graphic artist Jeff Knight. “The public can experience the visual work of regional artists for… Continue Reading
Here’s a confession I never thought I’d make on this website — I adore cottonwood trees. (I know this is random. Stay with me. There’s a point here, I promise.) They’re not a terribly useful tree. The wood isn’t great… Continue Reading