Arts & Canvas – August 2021

Five Unique Ways to Experience Local Art by Courtney Cerniglia The arts are alive in the summertime here in the Fox Cities! We’re seeing a comeback of in-person classes and events in the art community. Check out these five unique opportunities to experience the arts...

Art & Canvas – May 2021

How to Hang Your Stretch Canvas by Courtney Cerniglia I swung by the Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art in Neenah this month to get a quick lesson on how to attach wire to my paintings for showing in galleries or adorning my white walls. It’s that last finishing touch to a...

Art & Canvas – April 2021

Battling Artist’s Block by Courtney Cerniglia There’s a painting in my studio that has been staring at me for months. It’s literally staring, too, as it’s a portrait of a cat I’m working on for a friend. Its green eyes look at me every day. I quickly look away...

Art & Canvas – Jan/Feb 2021

Beyond the Face of a Portrait by Courtney Cerniglia Many turn to art in times of stress, sadness, or struggle. Personally, I enjoy how spreading paint across a canvas washes away thoughts from my mind as I focus on the color and shapes transforming in front of me....

Art – December 2020

Give Local Art This Season by Courtney Cerniglia Are you looking for a few final gifts this month? Sure, you can go online and purchase from small crafters on Etsy to satisfy your shop-local mission, but wouldn’t it be even sweeter to find those artists locally?  Over...