Kairong Liu came to the United States to study business, but painting spoke to his soul. The little red tree doesn’t exist. At least, not in real...
Fine Art
No, Your 8-Year-Old Can’t Paint That
On my podcast, Drink in the Style LIVE, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing dozens of artists. One question I often ask is, “Does an artist need...
Marion Parke + ArtGirls Trunk Show in Review
Attendees gathered in celebration at Pumpz & Co inside the Galleria Edina to explore the full Marion Parke collection, alongside original...
Jackie Dummer Creates Keepsakes of Meaningful Places
Edina artist paints house portraits using watercolor, making memories last a lifetime. For an Edina artist, making something meaningful for others...
Let Curiosity Be Your Guide at 9 Mile Gallery
Art gallery exhibitions can feel intimidating, especially for those without a background in fine art. The thought of attending a gallery event may...
Behind the Canvas With Mary Catherine Solberg
The mixed media artist shares her experience being a part of Motherland. What does it mean to you to be part of this art exchange? It’s deeply...
Motherland Art Exchange Transcends Borders
An art exchange marks the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to the United States. In honor of the bicentennial of the first wave of...
Creative Arts Collaborative Exhibits Show at Edina Senior Center
A group of Twin Cities artists will display their work collectively. During September, the Edina Senior Center will host the art exhibition...
Art as Evolution, Not Imitation
Art is unique by definition, but does it need to be completely original to have value? Some argue that all art is either plagiarism or revolution—if...
Jonathan Aller Brings Life to Art
Edina artist is a master at bringing movement to the canvas. Jonathan Aller has always been interested in movement. Since his childhood in Miami,...
Gallery 360 Celebrates Local Creativity
Summer in Edina occurs between two renowned events: the Edina Art Fair on 50th and France in June and the Fall into the Arts festival at Centennial...
Painter Kamlika Chandla Shares Her Inner Light
Artist’s life mission is turning visions into reality. The light gracefully pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows that encase Kamlika Chandla’s...
The Edina Art Fair Returns for 2024
A colorful tapestry of inspiration, creativity and connection is coming back to 50th & France. It isn’t officially summer until the Edina Art...
Fall Into the Arts in 2023
Edina Fall into the Arts Festival is a perfect end to summer. Edina is blessed to have its summer bookended by two art festivals: the Edina Art Fair...
Beautiful Canvas Creations
From printer paper to canvas, local artist Christina Johnson is endlessly inspired by a blank page. Christina Johnson’s paintings can be seen all...
Set Me Free
“There’s no place like home,” proclaims Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Our homes are the foundation of all of our hopes and dreams while exuding...
For Your Collection
Local art inspiration from The Art Girls. “I love the sunrises that occur in the winter months of our state,” says Hollie Blanchard of The Art...
For Your Collection
Local art inspiration from The Art Girls. “The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace,...
For Your Collection
Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. Hollie Blanchard says, “This mixed media painting had me thinking back to family excursions to the North Shore...
For Your Collection
Artwork recommended by the Art Girls. “Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies, do I see.” These song lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald feel so...
