Banner Title: Petunias on Main

“I was intrigued by this project last year… but I realized I had ‘missed the boat’. So I am very happy to participate this year. My favorite media is watercolor, so it was somewhat daunting to work in another media. After I quit resisting the concept, I enjoyed it! In thinking about Rice Lake I could not resist the Petunia City theme. The concept of original art for banners is a fantastic idea. It was challenging and fun to complete.”

Banner Title: Portal

Inspiration for ‘Portal’ came from the concept of time travel and a yearning to “get out of the woods”. Referring to his creative style, the twenty-year-old artist said, “Honestly, I never plan my work. If I did, it would never get finished.” Chase works in digital audio and photo as well as illustration.

Banner Title: A Rose for Opening Night

Sixteen-year-old Rice Lake student Jessie Pautsch was inspired to contribute to this year’s ArtScape display by her piano teacher, Mrs. Olah. She said, “I’ve been into art since I was very little but I’ve always liked to paint or draw people.” However, when she happened upon a pair of ballerina slippers, they yelled “Paint us!”

Banner Title: Tulips

Seventh grade student Ellen Reichert wanted to create a banner depicting her mom’s favorite flowers: tulips. Ellen loves to draw and paint, especially flowers.