Artist/Painter

Colleen Shore is a Wisconsin-based artist working primarily in oil paint. Inspired by the landscapes, wildlife, and communities of the Upper Mississippi River region, she creates expressive paintings of bluffs, wetlands, river towns, vineyards, and seasonal life. She regularly exhibits throughout the Driftless region and participated in the Quick Portraits exhibitions at Artesã Gallery.

https://cshoreartwork.blogspot.com/

Photographer

Dylan Bonner, founder of Fokus Photo, is a portrait photographer inspired by the faces and stories of the Midwest. Originally from Arizona, he now works in Wisconsin, where he captures movement, personality, and human connection through photography. For this exhibition, he collaborated with model and fellow photographer Sandra Albers to explore both the gentle and wild nature of the feminine.

https://www.fokus-photo.com

Fine Arts Artist

Julie Johnston is an artist based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, after many years in Winona, Minnesota. Working in pastel and oil, she creates portraits, figurative work, still life, and landscapes. She enjoys painting from life and the shared creative energy of Friday sessions at the Rivoli Arts Building. Julie participated in the Quick Portraits exhibitions at Artesã Gallery and was the first artist to join the life sessions with Sandra Albers.

https://juliejohnstonart.com

Fine Arts Artist

Marianne Rice is a Wisconsin-based fine art painter whose work explores portraiture, still life, and the human figure with warmth and emotional depth. Through classical techniques and thoughtful observation, she transforms everyday subjects into meaningful visual experiences. She was part of the Women in Arts & Sports and Quick Portraits exhibitions at Artesã Gallery.

https://www.mariannericefineart.com

Mix Media Artist

Salvatore D'Agostino is a Wisconsin based artist who works primarily in acrylic paints and digital drawing. Sal has been creating for his local community for 15 + years offering affordable and fast illustrations, pet portraits and commemorative pieces. Sal is an artist that strives to help others find their creative voice, create artistic opportunities, and works diligently to deepen his understanding of the world through the lens of art. Sal was part of Quick Portraits exhibitions at Artesã Gallery.

https://www.instagram.com/salvatore.dagostino.studio

Fine Arts Artist/Mix Media

Sarah Gillert is a Wisconsin-based fine artist whose work explores nature, movement, and texture through painting and mixed media. Inspired by the natural world, she creates expressive works that balance realism and abstraction. She was part of the Women in Arts & Sports and Quick Portraits exhibitions at Artesã Gallery.

https://www.instagram.com/s.gillert

Fine Arts Artist/Photographer

Sandra Albers is a Brazilian-born, U.S.-based multidisciplinary artist and gallerist working in photography, sculpture, and painting. Her work explores light, movement, and connection through art. Through her downtown studio-gallery, she supports artists and leads life painting sessions in La Crosse that build creativity and community.

https://sandraalbers.com