Northern Lights Gallery

Unique North Galleries represents over sixty professional artists working in all mediums from paper making to metal smithing. These artists were chosen for their accomplishments, awards and proficiencies in their chosen mediums. They are benchmark setting professionals who continue setting higher standards for themselves.

Artists

Anna Pagnucci

A Wisconsin native who lets her Italian heritage influence her paintings. In her work she presents non-figurative images that represent abstract concepts like mood, personality, and complex familial relationships. A Marian University professor of art, she receive her MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Brian Andreas

Brian Andreas is an artist, sculptor and storyteller who plays with memory, words, and rust (among other media). His work is shown and collected Internationally. He lives with his wife, Ellen Rockne, and their two boys in a big old house where they make soup and art and stories and dream about going to warm places in the winter…

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Casey Mclain

Twin Cities artist Casey Mclain is self taught but do not be fooled. His work has the look of a seasoned, formally trained professional. Casey finds a connection painting distinct intimate settings including the romance of wine, streetscapes, and people. Owning a painting of his is acquiring something unique and very special.

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Catherine Mongeau

A pastel artist, Catherine Mongeau views artwork as a chance to recreate the abundant treasures that Mother Nature has provided. She seeks to express a mood of tranquility to the viewer as somewhat of a respite from the surrounding hectic world. Catherine’s interest in art goes back to her early childhood, where she began filling sketchbook after sketchbook with her drawings. Her passion for art continued through high school and colleges where art courses helped hone her skills.

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Craig Brandt

Photographer Craig Brandt is formally trained as a musician, but it is his eyes that he uses to orchestrate his photography. Craig composes his photographic images as a maestro puts a melody to paper. Each image is music to your eyes, with the subtle use of light he adds dimension to his images similar to a painter using color to add depth where there is none. The highlighted areas come alive when the right amount of light is added, mundane objects become exciting and vibrant colors are intensified. Craig is inspired by the likes of famed photographers Ansel Adams, David Black and Joe McNally. His desire is to capture those chosen moments in life and make them into exceptional images to be shared with others.

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Elaine Pekonen Luedke

An accomplished artist, Elaine obtained her Fine Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her work has been shown in Galleries and Museums throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. One of our gallery’s favorite artists, Elaine’s work draws praise from both the skilled art critic as well as those that just appreciate color and composition

Janne Matter

In 1983 faced with leukemia and no cure in sight, Janne felt a need to make some major decisions about what she wanted to accomplish while still on Earth. At the time, she was the director of an art gallery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She asked two of the artists to take her on as a pupil and progressed quickly from a beginning artist to producing work that was accepted and won juried shows. She feels art played a major role in helping her win her battle with cancer. Whether it is a flower, a resting wooden boat, fresh fruit or snowcapped mountain, painting representational images is Janne’s most rewarding aspect of life. Her use of acrylics produces rich, vibrant colors that aid her desire to draw the viewer in for a closer look and contemplation.

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Jean Pierre Weill

Jean Pierre Weill was born in Paris and studied art in New York. He created the artform seen here called Vitreography, a method of art that includes painting on two or more layers of glass with a litho background. Art lovers will appreciate the complexities of his work.

Joe Barr

A Kenosha resident, Joe Barr specializes in photographing flowers. With the skillful use of his camera and the right amount of lighting, Joe is able to improve on something that is already conventionally beautiful and make it so that the viewer sees it in a new, original way.

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Judith Pannozo

Very few visitors to Racine, Wisconsin leave without seeing the Windpoint Lighthouse. If they do leave without venturing out to Windpoint, Photographer Judith Pannozo has captured it for them as a work of art. A resident of Racine and a consummate traveler, Judi has converted a hobby into a profession. The temperament of her photos can be felt by each individual’s own experiences; she is a photographer of feelings. A member of the Coalition of Photgraphic Arts in Milwaukee, she continually strives to improve her craft.

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Lee Hill

Lee Hill has had a long career as an artist. She begin working with water colors and gradually moved to mixed media where she perfected her skills. Her materials consciously reflect the ideas of harmony, balance, and wisdom of preserving our environment. Lee has participated in numerous juried art venues throughout North America. Recently she was part of Art Expo 2006 in Scotsdale, Arizona where her work was displayed with a number of select fine art artists.

Lois Buley Wirth

Lois received an Art Therapy degree from Mount May College in Milwaukee and a MFA from UW Milwaukee. She prefers to work in water colors, she believes the transparency of the medium allows the paper to become part of her painting, a challenge she finds gratifying . Lois is member of the Wisconsin Sculptors and Painters Association and has participated in numerous fine art shows throughout the state.

Sonya Paz

Pop artists Sonya Paz’ work is inspired by cubist style elements and the Pop Art movement. Seasoned by traveling the world to study art and its history, Sonya has a passion for Modern Art, Cubism and Surrealism. These influences can be seen in her work, where traditional styles compete with wacky pop art imagery.

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Steve Schoone

A professional graphics designer, Steve Schoone is also an accomplished artist. Shown here are two mediums, monolith, and pen and ink. Steve is capable of capturing extreme and precise detail in each piece. After a sixteen year hiatus, he has returned to the type of work he enjoys most, and that is creating art for the sake of art.

Terri St Cloud

Maryland Artist Terri St Cloud is truly gifted, adding messages to her art and they become the perfect gift for that best friend or someone you care for deeply.

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Tracey Frugoli

Tracey Frugoli chooses oil painting as a means of expressing how she sees the world around her. Her paintings show realism with a touch of impressionism. She has obtained success in a short period of time, with her work being sought by the knowledgeable collector.