The artists in this curated selection from Summer in Wisconsin turn their attention to the natural world, capturing its beauty through light, memory, and observation. Bethann Moran-Handzlik, Cathy Martin, Kathy Hofmann, Peter Gehrig, and Laura Dronzek each bring a distinct perspective to familiar landscapes and fleeting moments. United by a sensitivity to light and an expressive approach, they transform the everyday into evocative works that invite us to see the extraordinary in the world around us.

Exhibition on view through September 5th.

Bethann Moran-Handzlik is a plein air painter whose expressive and lyrical works celebrate the vitality of the natural world. Through energetic brushwork and a keen sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and color, she captures not only the appearance of her subjects but also their emotional resonance and sense of place.

Moran-Handzlik earned a B.A. from St. Norbert College and a M.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has received numerous national plein air painting awards, and her work has been exhibited throughout the United States, including at the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the Racine Art Museum.

BRIGHT DAY, HOOFERS SAILING CLUB, LAKE MENDOTA (EN PLEIN AIR)

Oil on Linen

9 x 12” (Image)

11 x 14” (Framed)

$1,200.00

BREEZY, HOOFERS SAILING CLUB, LAKE MENDOTA (EN PLEIN AIR)

Oil on Linen

18 x 18” (Image)

25 x 25” (Framed)

$3,000.00

Cathy Martin

Drawing inspiration from the early mornings, changing seasons, and quiet beauty of her family farm, Cathy Martin creates hyper-realistic landscapes that celebrate the rural Midwest.

Through meticulous paint handling and a masterful understanding of light and atmosphere, she transforms familiar scenes into extraordinary moments of reflection and wonder.

A self-taught artist, Martin has exhibited nationally and internationally, including in exhibitions organized by United States Embassies in Luxembourg, Nigeria, and the Czech Republic.

GOING WITH THE FLOW

Oil on Masonite

15 3/8 x 22 3/4” (Image)

18 1/2 x 25 3/4” (Framed)

$4,800.00

COLD FRONT

Oil on Masonite

8 3/8 x 17 5/8” (Image)

11 3/8 x 20 5/8” (Framed)

$2,200.00

Committed to celebrating Wisconsin's rural landscapes, Kathy Hofmann creates paintings that capture the quiet beauty and enduring character of the countryside. Inspired by memories of her childhood and family farmstead, she uses soft color, subtle light, and carefully observed detail to evoke a sense of nostalgia while honoring the rhythms and traditions of rural life.

THE OAKS

Acrylic on Board

11 x 14” (Image)

17 1/2 x 20 1/2” (Framed)

$2,300.00

Peter Gehrig

Peter Gehrig's paintings are distinguished by their soft color palettes and loose, expressive brushwork. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, he begins with direct observation but allows memory and intuition to guide the development of his compositions, creating works that evoke tranquility, nostalgia, and quiet reflection.

Gehrig earned a B.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has exhibited extensively in solo and group exhibitions throughout Wisconsin.

POPPIES ON THE FARM

Oil on Canvas

40 x 42” (Image)

41 x 43” (Framed)

$4,000.00

Laura Dronzek

Laura Dronzek transforms the familiar into something quietly extraordinary through her paintings of still lifes and natural scenes. Using a muted palette and expressive brushwork, she imbues everyday subjects with warmth, wonder, and subtle enchantment, revealing the beauty found in ordinary moments.

DUSK

Acrylic on Paper Mounted on Board

8 x 10” (Image)

10 x 12” (Framed)

$1,400.00