Artists
of Northwest
Minnesota
A selection of artists and art sites from Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau Counties.
Credits
Editor & Coordinator:
Mara Lunde Wittman
Arts Council Director
Design, Layout & Typography:
Chris Lane
Newfolden, Minnesota
www.chrislanephoto.com
[email protected]
Produced by:
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
with funding by The McKnight Foundation.
Printer:
Brandner Printing
Crookston, Minnesota
The photographs are the property of the artists. All reproduction rights remain with the artist. No part of this booklet may
be reproduced in any manner without the express written
permission of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, and the
artist, except in the care of brief excerpts in critical reviews and
articles. Inquiries should be addressed to Mara Wittman, Arts
Council Director, Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, 218-7456733 or 218-745-9111 or [email protected]
www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org
© 2011 Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Artists of
Northwest
Minnesota
An invigorating experience awaits you,
when you explore the arts!
Produced by the Northwest
Minnesota Arts Council
A selection of artists and art sites from
Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington,
Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau Counties.
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Hello.
Welcome to the second edition of “Artists of Northwest Minnesota.” This booklet will introduce you to a sampling of visual artists who reside in Northwest Minnesota. The selected
artwork is rich in variety and the artists are eager to share their artwork with you. Many
artists complete commissioned artwork for clients, create work in a variety of mediums,
and frame art for residents in our area. Please read through their artist statements to learn
more about what they offer our region. Contact information is given for each artist. We
encourage you to call or email the artists with your questions and comments.
We also invite you to further explore these artists, and others, by visiting a gallery, exhibit,
or art fair in the region. A map and listing of art sites is included in the back of the book.
Art enriches our homes, offices, public spaces, and our wardrobe. We invite you to contact
one of our local artists and purchase their original artwork. Our artists play an important
part in building our communities. They are small businesses trying to grow and prosper in
our area. Your support is important.
Mara Lunde Wittman, Arts Council Director
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Margaret Anderson
of Lancaster
218-762-6371
“Boundary Water Retreat”
Watercolor Painting 12” x 15”
Available for commissions.
“It is so much fun putting your own style into
each painting and then to know when the image you see in your mind and what is before
you on canvas is just right – wow!”
Debbie Aune
of Gatzke
218-459-3378
[email protected]
“Daddy and Me”
Watercolor Painting 22” x 30”
Available for private instruction.
People ask me, ‘How long did it take to do
that?’ I say, “47 years.”
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Irene Bertils
of Crookston
218-281-5274
[email protected]
“Best of Friends”
Charcoal Drawing 16”x12”
Available for commissions.
“I enjoy observing and painting people, animals, and nature. There are always
an endless supply of subjects.”
Beau Bakken
of Hallock
218-988-2635
[email protected]
“Main Street Hallock 1910”
Outdoor Mural Available for commissions.
“My artwork is the best way I know to tell others who I am.”
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Vern Brazier
of Middle River
218-222-3399
[email protected]
“Bowl”
Popplar Wood 7” x 2.5”
Available for commissions.
“When a tree is felled its seasonal beauty is only
in memory, its inner beauty goes on in the creations of those fortunate enough to uncover it.”
Paulette Christianson
of Badger
218-528-3223
[email protected]
“Trent’s Boot at Grandma’s
Garden”
Colored Pencil 17” x 20”
Available for private instruction, commissions,
and school residency.
“The enjoyment of nature’s beauty and the
daily pictures that are presented are my joy
and challenge.”
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Mary Jane Doak
of Crookston
218-281-6325
“Island Lady”
Glass Mosaic 18” x 31”
Available for commissions.
“I never grow tired of experimenting. My
mosaics use old jewelry, dishes, buttons, or
whatever my imagination comes up with. I
also work with stained and fused jewelry
mediums.”
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Karen Engevik
Black Horse Pottery and Tile
of Roseau
218-689-0809
[email protected]
“Dancing Horses”
Ceramic 17” x 9” Available for commissions.
“My pottery is a re-creation of what I see around
me. I think in form, color, and texture. Nature gives
me great incentive that drives my interest.”
Carol Evenson
of Crookston
218-281-1163
[email protected]
“Speedy”
Clay 3” x 7”
Available for demonstration.
“The adventure of clay work is greatly satisfying. When the piece of art is complete, the
firing, and glazing is another level of adventure. Working in clay is my passion.”
Trey Everett
of Crookston
218-281-4853
[email protected]
www.micahprays.org
“What Seeds Are You
Watering?”
Ink Drawing 8” x 11”
Available for commissions, school residency, retreats.
“My hope is that my artwork will stretch one’s
mind just enough to think more deeply about
one’s relationship with oneself, others, and God.”
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Cathy Flaat Forgit
of Fertile
218-945-6331
[email protected]
“Skinnfell”
Sheepskin blanket 5’ x 3 1/2’
Available for demonstrations and presentations. “To learn an ancient craft, to preserve tradition and heritage and to create something
beautiful – this is what I attempt in each
piece of work.”
LaVonne Forsberg
of Thief River Falls
218-681-2400
[email protected] “Rewards of Spring”
Watercolor Painting 14” x 21”
Available for demonstrations.
“I enjoy telling stories through my paintings
and stain glass windows, using strong color
and values. People, animals, nature, and
faith inspire my work. I am also a framer.”
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Christine Foster
of Thief River Falls
218-681-3880
[email protected]
www.christinefosterpainter.com “A Taste of Winter”
Robin and Lorrie Foster
of Red Lake Falls
218-253-4053
[email protected]
www.imakepottery.com
“Vessel”
Oil Painting 18” x 24”
Ceramic Available for instruction, school residency, & commissions. Available for demonstration, instruction, & workshops.
“I am an oil and watercolor tonalist painter who uses
“We make pottery, sculpture, multi-media pieces
impressionistic colors to capture the beauty of nature, and tile installations using clay. We provide handspeople, and animals. My goal is to communicate the
on workshops along the river in the summer.”
profound joy and peace I find in creation.”
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Jean Honl
Therese Masters Jacobson
of Roseau
218-463-3150
[email protected]
www.jeanhonl.com
“Norwegian Rosemaled Trunk”
Rosemaling
Available for private instruction, school residency, demonstration,
and commissions.
“I fell in love with rosemaling 30 years ago. This wonderful art is practical and decorative. I made and painted this
trunk. My website includes information on how to special
order custom trunks, plates, and other items.”
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of Alvarado
218-965-4216
[email protected]
http://theresemjacobsonart.blogspot.com
“Catherine”
Acrylic on canvas 16” x 20”
Available for art education, demonstration,
and commission.
“The light of Vermeer, the color of Kahlo,
the style of Cassatt have
all been inspirational to my paintings;
but working people are my
greatest source of inspiration.”
Phyllis Kalliokoski
of East Grand Forks
218-773-9543
[email protected]
http://pkallio.blogspot.com
“Prayer”
Watercolor Painting 9” x 12”
Available for commissions.
“I have explored a variety of subjects
in watercolor and watercolor collage,
ranging from abstract compositions
to figure studies. I am interested in
the mood of an image.”
Sherri Kruger
Winding River
of Badger
218-528-4138
[email protected]
“Bubbler”
Stained Glass Mosaic Art using recycled farm implements
40” X 24”
Available for Art and Garden shows, and commissions.
“We offer several “critters”, stepping stones, garden benches, water features, and various garden sculptures to enhance and create
pleasant surprises as you wander through your yard and gardens. ”
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Lucille Nelson
of Argyle
218-478-2241
“Sweet Embrace”
Acrylic Painting 16” x 20” Available for commissions and demonstration.
“I enjoy capturing the beauty of nature on canvas in acrylic paint. I also do
fine detailed drawings of different subjects. My commission pieces have been
realistic landscapes and people.”
Chris Lane
of Newfolden
218-686-8190
[email protected]
www.chrislanephoto.com
“Nettie’s Coolerator”
Photograph 18” x 12”
Available for graphic design, photography, and illustration commissions.
“I can find beauty in nearly everything from decaying buildings to the intricacies
of a leaf. I only hope I can reflect a fraction of it in my work.”
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DeLoris “Honey” Olson
of Ada
218-784-2861
“Feel the Warmth”
Acrylic Painting 16” x 20”
Available for teaching art.
“Most of my paintings are abstract. I use acrylic or oil paint. My paintings give
you the freedom to use your imagination and enjoy the colors.”
Ann Novacek
of Greenbush
218-782-2749
[email protected]
“Yellow Slippers”
Watercolor Painting 13” x 16”
Available for commissions.
“I enjoy painting a variety of subjects. Painting gives me a feeling of knowing
my subject from the inside out.”
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Jessica Pribula
of East Grand Forks
218-779-1174
[email protected]
www.jessicapribula.com
“Ballerina Adrift”
Jean Ranstrom
of Alvarado
218-965-4161
[email protected]
http://jeanranstrom.blogspot.com
Dye, salt, pastel, woven elements
“Valley Hayfield”
on paper, 11” x 22”
Oil Painting 20” x 24” Available for teaching and demonstration.
“I love the meditative process of weaving and Available for demonstrations, private classes,
and group classes.
challenge myself to incorporate woven ele“I paint because I cannot think of not
ments into every image I create on paper.”
painting. Expressing our world in paint
and pastel lets me enjoy the beauty of
the ordinaryand making it extra ordinary.”
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Jean Reek
of Thief River Falls
218-689-7043
“Woodpeckers, Acorn,
and Tree”
Clay Sculpture 14” x 7”
Available for private instruction and display.
“Clay is such a wonderful medium to
work with. There’s no limit to shape and
form combined with a huge imagination. My house is full!”
Nick Reitzel
of Karlstad
[email protected]
www.artbarbarians.com
“Ol’Snaggletooth”
Acrylic and Watercolor Painting 6” x 9” Available for commissions and prints.
“I was surprised at the amount of recognition winning a conservation stamp can give an artist. The walleye print pictured is
still available with the stamp.”
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Steven G. Reynolds
of Wannaska
218-425-7349
[email protected]
“Bead Artist in Flight”
Photography and pastels 9” x 17”
Available for art exhibits and showings. “I carry a camera wherever I go because I’ve
long had an artist’s eye. Digital photography
and the means to reproduce what I see has
become a passion.”
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Lilly Smolak
of Lancaster
218-762-8260
[email protected]
“River Rocks”
Oil Painting 11” x 14” Available for commissions.
“With oils I paint God’s beauty on earth. What
a joy! Being with fellow painters is a great
experience. Also helping children see God’s
beauty is a passion of mine, by teaching in our
local school.”
Jenn Steinbrink
Krazy Kiln Pottery
of Crookston
218-470-0700
[email protected]
www.krazykiln.com
“Place Setting”
Ceramic
Available for commissions, kids birthday parties/
paint your own pottery.
“I love making functional art that I know
people will use on a daily basis.”
Lance Thorn
of Fertile
520-907-1681
[email protected]
http://lancethorn.com
“Cloudscape #8 Fertile, MN”
Archival Inkjet Print 11”x17”
Available for Photography: Portrait and Photo
Essay.
“I enjoy a lyrical approach with my photographs. I have a nostalgia for images that
remind me of a memory and feeling. “
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Carole Wilson
of Roseau
218-242-5800
[email protected]
Bernie Wilebski
“Sherpa Jacket”
Hand woven clothing Available for commissions.
of Kennedy
“I create hand woven fabrics
218-674-4237
which are fashioned into ethnic
styled jackets, vests, shawls, and
“Minnesota’s Splendor”
scarves. I use natural fibers such
Acrylic Painting 12” x 12”
as cotton, wool, linen, silk and
Available for commissions, school residency, and private instruction. rayon.”
“To broaden the knowledge of fine art, to instill enthusiasm in the future
generation; making “arts” a part of everyone’s life is my artistic goal.”
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Loren Younggren
Younggren Photography
of Hallock
218-843-3439
[email protected]
www.younggrenphoto.com
“Ranch Breakfast”
Ron Woolever
of Roseau
218-766-9302
[email protected]
www.Northstar-photos.com
Photograph
Available for portrait and wedding photography.
“As a portrait and wedding photographer, I love the opportunity to capture images outside of the studio setting.”
“Red Throated Hummingbird”
Photograph
Available for prints.
“I really love to capture Nature and Wildlife at its
best because they can be BEAUTIFUL, MAJESTIC,
CAPTIVATING, SUSPICIOUS, INTRIGING, ENTERTAINING… to mention a few. ”
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Local Art Sites
Galleries Campbell Library
422 4st St. N.W.
East Grand Forks
218-773-9121
www.eastgrandforks.net/library
Fosston Library Arts
403 N. Foss Ave.
Fosston
218-435-1320
Roseau Library
121 Center St. E.
Roseau
218-463-2825
Of the Land Gallery
Features the pottery and sculpture made by local
ceramic artists and jewelry of local artists. Call ahead so
the store can be open.
117 Main Ave. S.
Red Lake Falls
218-253-4471 for Barb Seeger
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Businesses with Artwork Krazy Kiln
Local ceramic artist Jenn Steinbrink shares a retail
space with a fabric store to sell her pottery pieces and
offer workshops. Regular business hours.
113 S. Broadway
Crookston
218-470-0700
www.krazykiln.com
Bakken’s Boots
Features the drawings and paintings of local artist Rock
Bakken within his men work wear store.
Regular business hours.
124 Atlantic Ave. S.
Hallock
218-843-2082
Artists on Main
Unique retail store in downtown Roseau that includes
the original work of thirty local artists and crafters.
Regular business hours.
116 Main Ave. N.
Roseau
218-242-5254
Heritage, Art and Info Center
Fine art paintings and drawings from local artists are
for sale in this rest stop and information center. Gene
Lysaker’s art is featured. Regular business hours.
100 1st St. NE
Twin Valley
218-584-5658
The Trading Post
Some locally made pottery is for sale at this local gift
shop. Regular business hours.
1109 MacKenzie St. N.
Warroad
218-386-1440
Wired Bean
A locally owned coffee shop that displays and sells
local artwork.
1525 Hwy 59 SE
Thief River Falls
218-683-5112
River Walk Artists
211 Demers Ave
East Grand Forks
[email protected]
Gallery and local original art shop.
Local Studios Studio 413
Artist Elizabeth Rockstad’s studio and workshop space in downtown Ada.
Good information on her website related to the classes she offers. Call
ahead.
100 East Main St.
Ada
218-308-1714
www.studio413.org
[email protected]
Country Class Art and Framing
LaVonne Forsberg’s home studio and gallery features her paintings and her
stain glass art projects that are for sale. LaVonne also does professional
framing of artwork. Call ahead.
312 Tindolph Ave. N.
Thief River Falls
218-681-2400
Gosh Yarn It!
16576 210th St. SW
Red Lake Falls
www.goshyarnit.net
218-253-2268
Classes and private instruction in knitting, felting, and textile arts by Nancy
Vraa. Her retail store includes quality natural fiber yarn and knitting supplies.
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Artists of
Northwest Minnesota
Produced by the Northwest
Minnesota Arts Council
2011 edition