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Hello! I'm Julianne Hunter, also known as 'The Glittering Squid'. I'm an artist living on an 1880's farmstead in southeastern Wisconsin. Inspired by nature, I strive to express the vibrancy and rhythm of life in my work. You'll often find dashes of brilliant color in what I create, and perhaps even a little glitter!

I often see things around me that others might just take for granted. It can be a beautiful sunset or a deer wading through Milwaukee River. Painting a picture with my keen eye, a photograph is captured.
Since I was a child growing up in Connecticut, I usually had a camera with me, photographing landscapes, family members and pets as well as vacations around New England.
My passion for photography continues here in Wisconsin where I can head outdoors even in Winter, sharing my art with others.

Influenced by ever-changing patterns found in natural forms, Judith’s work expresses movement and a deep connection to nature. Her work can be abstract, intuitive, or realistic. In her studio Artscape Studio at Cedar Creek Settlement she works with various mediums which include painting ,printmaking and jewelry.

Kerri Knapp has been captivated by color and creativity for as long as she can remember. Her first “masterpiece” came at age three – a watercolor painting on the side of a dresser. Today, she is best known for her acrylic paintings inspired by the beauty of Wisconsin’s landscapes, created either en plein air or in her studio from photographs. Kerri loves to pull over for a roadside stop to capture the dazzling colors of a vista, sunrise, sunset, or dramatic cloudscape - moments that often become the spark for her next painting.

Hustedde considers artmaking a form of "self care" inbetween working full time as a high school art teacher and caring for her son. Her figurative works reference and explore femininity, motherhood, spirituality, loss and mythology. She creates in a variety of media including charcoal, colored pencil, ink and pyrography (wood burning). She enjoys portraiture of human and animal alike and keeps a side hustle as a caricature artist for events and individuals.

I find the ordinary extraordinary. I will pass on the opportunity to paint a beautiful beach sunset to find my composition in the shadows it casts on the culvert in the parking lot. I paint in oil to capture the impression of real life, still life and landscape. My scale is usually large (even if my canvas is small) and my pallette is often saturated and bold. I like to play with the rules of composition which often results in my subjects falling off the sides of the canvas.

Bronze figurative sculpture was always my main area of concentration. Continued with silver smithing , and gold leaf enhanced watercolor.

In a world of mindless consumption, fast-paced meals in disposable dishes while on the go, Rebekah seeks to elevate the experience to transform it into a daily ritual of eating, drinking, and reflecting. Slow down, think, remember, feel, and most important “use the fancy stuff”.
She is currently working on rococo inspired functional pieces, while exploring the juxtaposition of the “ornate” and “dark”

Art has been a constant in my life, both personally and professionally. After more than twenty years working in art museums, I made the intentional decision to step away from that career to create space for my own artistic practice to deepen and grow.

I work primarily in pastel and colored pencil, creating animal portraits and floral studies that emphasize close observation and detail. I am especially drawn to how these subjects invite stillness and careful attention. Recently, I have begun combining animals and florals within the same work, allowing experimentation and curiosity to guide the process.

This shift marks a return to making art for its own sake — slowly, thoughtfully, and with room to evolve.

Miranda has been making art as long as she could remember. Her favorite subjects vary from landscapes to animals. Miranda’s stunning landscape paintings will suck you in and make you feel like you are there in the moment.

Batik eggs are a fusion of fine detail and timeless symbolism, their intricate designs brought to life through patience and precision. My work draws inspiration from traditional Ukrainian pysanky while also embracing my own artistic interpretations. Some are drawn to the meaning behind the patterns, others to the craftsmanship, but each piece offers a lasting connection to this remarkable art form.

I’m self taught and drawn to painting pets and interior domestic scenes. I love slightly amped up color and a loose style.