Artist Stories

Bonnie’s artwork in acyrlic and watercolor is inspired by nature — plant life, landscapes, and many animals.  Bonnie’s appreciation of nature and art began in her early childhood as she worked beside her mother, an […]

Karen Anderson finds herself continually challenged and fascinated by watercolor. The landscapes of Minnesota’s North Shore are her inspiration. “My paintings are an attempt to understand God by trying to capture the […]

Minneapolis artist and Art 4 Shelter committee member Tom Baker has been donating his artwork to Art 4 Shelter since the inaugural event nine years ago. “The simple idea of […]

Watercolor is Georgia Kandiko’s favorite medium. She also paints with acrylics, alcohol inks, and Sumi ink and creates through collage and mosaic. Georgia’s art is vibrant and bold, often drawing upon the natural environment. “I love […]

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Knowing since the early age of five that he would someday become an artist, Ken Moylan has been creating art his entire life. Ken’s artistic style is based in realism. […]