b.1973 Quinn Zenner is an abstract thinker whose artwork reflects the intricacies of his mind. Zenner typically renders symbols and figures spaced so tightly together that they appear to be interwoven. “Take time. Whatever comes to mind. It floats in the head, you know? When you think something hard-core, or whatever, it just keeps releasing. […]
b. 1984 Rebecca Turner is vivacious by nature and this expression shines through in her artwork. Though Turner has an established practice working with acrylic paint, her most recent works are assemblages made with paper and colored pencil. “I just glued it on and it is a collage. That’s it. I told you. That’s all.
b.1951 A prolific painter, Russell Copenharve works with equal parts curiosity and confidence. His method is well-honed over time as he moves through subject matter via small series of themed paintings, and then embarks on his next theme. Old themes revolve and new emerge but he remains true to his well-established reductive aesthetic. He moves
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b.1983 Amanda Gantner possesses a tenacious dedication to expanding her art practice. Experimentation and risk taking in her artwork has paid off in dividends as witnessed by the broad level of success she has attained across mediums. “The Mind. It takes time. When I first came here my voice was down. Now it is better.
I make art because I’m interested in it. I like to draw and color. I have lots of coloring supplies at home. I like to draw animals, designs and landscapes. These things interest me. I love to have fun drawing things that interest me and might sell. I love to do it. That is all.
b.1982 David Jonaitis is renowned for a friendly demeanor that is evident in his portraitures and vibrant use of color. “I like to make portraits of people who are famous and people I know. Just people that I admire. I admire a lot of people like the staff here, celebrities and some artists who will
b.1970 It seems that Alicia Porter has been an artist her entire life. “I don’t think I’ve ever stopped [making art] since I was a child… I don’t make art everyday, but I think about art everyday.” Her love for oil painting flourished during her time at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she earned
My favorite thing about making art is art. I do it to have fun. My goal as a painter is to paint. My art looks alright. I like to use colored pencils for drawing. I am a friend. Paintings help to get along with people. They say it’s great.
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