Banner Title: Curb Appeal

"Growing up in Rice Lake, art was always of high interest to me. My parents never knew what I would paint or draw on next. I turned my art interest into a sign business, here in Rice Lake. It is very rewarding to use my art background. My kids, family and friends have always inspired me to continue with art projects. Our family hobby, cars, and my daughter Jordyn, were my inspiration to do ArtScape this year.”

Banner Title: Northern Lights of Dusk

"I have enjoyed drawing since I was little and have won many art contests that I’ve participated in. This is my first painting creation. It was done in a combination of acrylic and watercolor paints. I have a passion for a variety of art and plan to continue what I love to do!”

Banner Title: Untitled

“I have been an artist all my life. Even when I was a child, I wanted markers, crayons, and paper for birthdays and Christmas. I graduated from UW Stout in art education and taught K-12 art at Prairie Farm. Very rewarding experience! I now own Merle Norman Cosmetics and get to work with faces for a living.” Naturally, faces were the inspiration for this banner. “They all tell a story.” Lihrman@brucetel.net

Banner Title: The Fire Horse

Sarah Wiesner combined her love of color and horses to create The Fire Horse. “I wanted to show how the beauty of the rainbow can work to make one beautiful creature. I thank the Lord for giving me this talent and for allowing me to share it with others.”

Banner Title: Vanishing Panda

Returning artist David Wellsandt gained inspiration for this piece from a National Geographic article. “I took a couple of art classes in college and enjoyed the creative outlet. It is a rare day that I paint now, although it is fun when I finally commit to a project.” David enjoys India ink drawings, “especially to create an Asian feel”.