Artist: Charlotte Schuld artOPENer Location: C. Schuld Studio - 1200 Creekside Crossing, Stillwater, MN Studio Name: C. Schuld Studio Type of Artwork: Landscape Paintings Website: http://www.charlotteschuld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.schuldstudio Artist Statement: Observations of the natural world are the subjects of my paintings and cover the spectrum of sky to land and water. Sometimes I zoom in closely and paint the minute details that can be found in even the simplest subjects; but usually I prefer to paint the large vista with the hope the viewer feels they can step into the scene and feel like they are “there”. I work mainly in acrylic and pastel on canvas.

Name: Paul Randall artOPENer Location: The Color of Sight Artworks - 718 S. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN Type of Art: Ceramic Art, Oil Painting, Photography, and Wood Website: https://www.plrandall.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColorofSight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolorofsight/ Artist Statement: I am an artist who works in several media - primarily ceramics, but also oil painting, photography, and wood.

My ceramic forms are influenced by historical Japanese, Korean and European ceramics. I try to bring a certain feeling of the natural world into my work through textures, brushwork, and glazing. The colors we see in nature bring a certain emotion to each of us. I view my work as a vehicle to share the joy of natural color and form with others - through the “The Color of Sight”.

Artist: Barb Casey artOPENer Location: Krazy Casey Studio - 1051 Nason Hill Road, Marine on St. Croix, MN Studio Name: Krazy Casey Studio Website: https://www.bacaseyart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Bacaseyart/ Artist Statement: An oil painter and writer, Barb works from her creative space in the woods in Marine on St. Croix. She paints everything from landscapes to still life and animals, in a style that hits the creative center between realism and abstraction. Her work is notable for its unique composition and bold brushwork.

Artist: Emily Anderson artOPENer Location: Marine Village Studios - Emily Anderson Artwork Studio - 41 Judd St, Marine on St. Croix, MN Studio Name: Emily Anderson Artwork Studio Type of Artwork: Impressionist Landscape Paintings Website: https://www.emilyandersonartwork.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_anderson_art/ Artist Statement: Emily Anderson is an impressionist landscape painter who works from her cozy studio in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. Always curious, she loves learning about biology, the interplay between place and emotion, and the innate desire within us to seek beauty and adventure.

Emily paints the forests and bodies of water of the northern Midwest, playing with color and shape to provide a bright, cheerful perspective of the natural beauty of our sacred spaces. Emily uses unexpected colors to represent these complex landscapes, surprising the viewer with a splash of vibrancy that is often not noticed until the individual components of the painting are each taken in fully.

Having grown up in the Chicagoland area, Emily always craved outdoor adventure and time spent in nature. As a young adult she moved to the central coast of California and spent her days exploring the rugged rocks and wild forests of the Big Sur area, fully immersing herself in the many moods of the Pacific Ocean.

After she moved to Minnesota, Emily searched for and found solace and beauty in the St. Croix River Valley and adventure in the woods of the North Shore, where she enjoyed taking in the versatility of Lake Superior, marveling at the similarities between ocean and lake.

Artist: Katy Helen artOPENer Location: Marine Village Studios - Katy Helen Art Studio- 41 Judd St, Marine on St. Croix, MN Studio Name: Katy Helen Art Studio Type of Artwork: Hand-Cut Stained Glass and Mirror Mosaic Website: https://katyhelen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyhelenart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076990884125 Artist Statement: Katy Helen creates hand-cut stained glass and mirror mosaic artwork on a myriad of surfaces, adding sparkle and light to any space. A Minnesota native, Katy spent nearly two decades in Southern California before returning to her home state and setting up her studio in Marine on St. Croix. She's finding inspiration abounds in the St. Croix River Valley which is evident in her latest works - decorative canoes.

Artist: Susan Knapp artOPENer Location: Emily Schollet Studio - 281 Rose St, Marine on St. Croix, MN Type of Artwork: Paintings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan.knapp.art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552091266137 Artist Statement: I’m interested in exploring connections. Through my series of figurative paintings, I explore connections between memory, narratives, and their distortions and loss through the passage of time. I connect with the natural world through my paintings of clouds, striving to capture the fleeting moment of beauty, through light, and form in an ever-changing sky.

Artist Name: Jeanette Richards artOPENer Location: Jeanette Richards Studio - 36 Eagles Nest Circle, Hudson, WI Type of Art: Acrylic Paintings Website: https://www.jeanetterichardsart.com/ Artist Statement: Nature is my inspiration, the details & texture of life. Sometimes I begin my paintings with abandon; other times I begin with a specific idea or goal, setting a new challenge for myself.

Though I’ve worked with watercolor, gouache & collage, my favorite medium is acrylic. I often prepare my surface with paste to provide texture; then follow with several transparent color washes. As the painting progresses it takes on a life of its own. Finally, I begin to add opaque colors leaving hints of my washes exposed. Painting is like solving a puzzle. Every stroke answers one question but presents another. I love how time is forgotten & I never know the solution until it is suddenly before me.

My hope is for the viewer to share that same spark of emotion I felt; to linger & discover something new for themselves; to simply enjoy my work. 

Name: Tim Casey artOPENer Location: Krazy Casey Studios - 1051 Nason Hill Road North, Marine on St. Croix, MN Studio Name: T-KC Decoys Type of Art: Decorative Wooden Decoys Artist Statement: The shape of things inspires me. As an architect, I have always enjoyed designing and creating three-dimensional objects that people can use to live in or just simply enjoy. My decoys are like the buildings that I design. I start with a concept of what I would like to achieve and then begin to shape it until it becomes a reality.

Name: Frankie Richardson artOPENer Location: Jeanette Richards Studio - 36 Eagles Nest Circle, Hudson, WI Shop Name: Stone Lore Type of Art: Jewelry Artist Statement: Art has been a lifelong path for me. I've been creating stone jewelry for many years now and I'm entranced by the beauty and subtle energies that the gemstones embody. Each have their own unique properties and a story to tell.

Name: Emily Schollett artOPENer Location: Emily Schollett Pottery, 281 Rose St. Marine on St Croix, MN  Studio Name: Emily Schollett Pottery Type of Art: Pottery Website: https://www.emilyschollett.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilySchollettPottery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschollettpottery/ Artist Statement: The natural world inspires my work. I am drawn to the pure aesthetic beauty of organic forms. My pieces reference the graceful unfurling of a leaf or bud, implying life, growth, and movement. 

Name: Mary Jo Van Dell artOPENer Location: Mary Jo Van Dell - 101 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, MN Type of Art: American Contemporary Paintings Website: https://www.maryjovandell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.j.vandell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjovandell/ Artist Statement: I have devoted my life full time to mastering my artistic vision and distinct style. From memory and sketches I work in the studio using a minimalist palette and design where the paintings develop and evolve with an intuitive approach. Captivated by the mystery, power and quietude of the natural world I seek to convey the intangible and austere qualities of the landscape in my oil paintings.

Name: Emily Cudd artOPENer Location: Jeanette Richards Studio - 36 Eagles Nest Circle, Hudson, WI Studio Name: Driftwood Metal and Stuff Type of Art: Driftwood/Found Object Sculpture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodmetalandstuff/ Artist Statement: Driftwood and found object sculptor. I spend a lot of time on the shores of lakes and rivers looking for parts and inspiration. I let whatever I find show me what it wants to be.

Name: Jerilyn Strand artOPENer Location: Strand Studio - 808 Crimson Valley Rd., Hudson, WI Studio Name: Strand Studio 808 Type of Art: Multi Medium Paintings & Concrete Art Artist Statement: My works are inspired by the beauty, colors, and forms of nature and it is through spontaneity and a variety of media that I attempt to reflect a sense of emotion. 

Name: Clare McDonough artOPENer Location: Clare McDonough Art - 1303 Palmer Drive N, Lake Elmo, MN Studio Name: Clare McDonough Art Type of Art: Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, and Graphite Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmcd.art Artist Statement:  As an artist, I am drawn to color, contrast, light, realism, and detailed subject matter. I am delighted to showcase my core work of acrylics along with some of my more recent works where I am expanding into a variety of medium, fresh styles, and a bit of abstract. My stop on the artOPENer offers variety and a little something for all! 

Name: Marianne Barratt artOPENer Location: Terra Incognita Studio - 1019 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN Type of Art: Oil & Mixed Media Paintings, Pottery Website: https://mariannebarrattart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarianneBarrattArt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariannebarrattart/ Artist Statement: I’m an impressionist oil and mixed media painter (gouache, grahite, water soluble colored pencils and crayon), living and painting in Stillwater, MN.

Beginning by photographing landscapes and anything in nature that captures my attention, I then edit down to the composition I want to paint. Through the manipulation of shapes, colors, and contrast in those images, I create compositions that express my feelings about the magic in nature. 

The use of under-paintings are important in creating a sense of light, while drawing, brushwork and palette knives create marks that hopefully are evidence of my emotional response to my subject. 

Name: Barbara Riegel Bend artOPENer Location: Jeanette Richards Studio - 36 Eagles Nest Circle, Hudson, WI Type of Art: Fibers and Sculptural Art Website: https://www.barbbend.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarariegelbend/

Artist Statement: Barbara Riegel Bend creates stories through her art that reflect our whimsy, courage, and transformation. She uses discarded remnants to create the visual story. The viewer may recognize vintage neckties, zippers, guitar strings, metal heddles, and classic fabrics. She stitches them together, creating movement and continuity, as the viewer discovers the ‘out of place’ pieces it can trigger memories from their past. The power of the image unfolds through the viewer's experience; for the artist, creating is a journey of self-discovery.

Name: James Harvieux artOPENer location: Sam Thein Pottery - 1901 2nd St N., Stillwater, MN Studio Name: James Harvieux Fine Wood Creations Type of Art: Woodwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesharvieuxfwc/ Artist Statement: Creating Art from the inside of Mother Nature's Beautiful trees