Art Girls

“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 also very real places that exude a warmth created by the people that inhabit the space. They are a reflection of our hearts, our personalities, our travels, our furry friends and our treasured memories. I love how local artist Ky McDonald exquisitely captures the architectural elements of a space as it unfolds with drama upon the canvas. Read more about A Colorful Hopelessness

We are at the start of a new year and new beginnings, which is also a great time for reflection. Mary Catherine Solberg’s original work, Day Dream III, captures a calm state as the subject goes deep in her thoughts. Meditation is a practice that uses mindfulness to train your awareness and achieve a mentally clear state. Beauty is both inner and external, but when you feel grounded in your thoughts and who you are there really isn’t anything more beautiful. 

Artist: Mary Catherine Solberg

Title: Day Dream III Read more about Flights of Fancy

“I used to dream about opening a floral shop with vintage curated clothing,” says Art Girls co-founder Hollie Gaines. “For me, it was a recipe crafted with aromatic scents and a sweet nod to creating a signature style. This oil painting stopped me in my tracks. I love the way the artist mixes the blue and white porcelain, a decorative style that dates back to ninth century, along with the bounty of new blooms. Gardens are ripe with beauty, so don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.”

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Tucked away 40 miles north of Venice, Italy, is the quaint fishing island of Burano, known for its brightly-colored painted homes. Legend has it that the homes were painted in bright pastel hues to help the fishermen find their ways home when the lagoon was blanketed in fog. Photographer Peter Wong’s artistry has perfectly captured the vibrancy and whimsy of this magical island.

Photographer: Peter Wong
Title: Burano
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“Stephanie Dillion’s signature heart paintings are like pieces of the past, hardships that one never thought they were capable of getting through, yet we do. And somehow, our heart is put back together stronger and more beautifully than we ever thought possible by grace and love. And … it’s just what the world needs now, love, sweet love,” says Hollie Blanchard, co-founder of The Art Girls Minneapolis.

Title: Heart #44 original mixed media on canvas
Artist: Stephanie Dillion of Minneapolis
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