Artists in Guttenberg Gallery
Guttenberg Gallery exhibits and sells the work of local artists, and much of the pottery and glassware in the gallery were made in the upstairs Creativity Center. Below, find information about artists currently showing in the gallery.
Becky Mather
Becky is an award-winning landscape photographer and a native Iowan and a summer Guttenberg resident. She specializes
in scenes of the Mississippi River and the Driftless Region of northeast Iowa. Her work has won awards from the Mississippi River Photo Shootout, the North Central Camera Club Council, and the Fort Myers, FL Camera Club.
Becky’s photographs can be ordered in a variety of sizes, and can also be purchased printed on metal, wood, or canvas. For more information contact the Creativity Center or Becky at beckymather@gmail.com or 563-260-2966.
in scenes of the Mississippi River and the Driftless Region of northeast Iowa. Her work has won awards from the Mississippi River Photo Shootout, the North Central Camera Club Council, and the Fort Myers, FL Camera Club.
Becky’s photographs can be ordered in a variety of sizes, and can also be purchased printed on metal, wood, or canvas. For more information contact the Creativity Center or Becky at beckymather@gmail.com or 563-260-2966.
Dave Johnson
Dave worked as a contractor for 50 years and is now retired. "My art is inspired by the salvaged wood I use", Dave says, "I like it when I can take a log and "open it up".
Evan Ventris
Evan Ventris was born and raised on a farm just outside of Garnavillo, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clarke University in 2012. Evan works primarily in oil paint on panel, digital art and sculpture. He focuses on landscapes and surrealism and is deeply influenced by his rural surroundings in eastern Iowa. Evan has a fascination with photorealism and enjoys the challenges this technique offers. Evan has exhibited in both solo and group shows throughout Eastern Iowa and his work has been featured in several publications. Evan lives with his wife and four cats in rural Dubuque County.
Natalie Heiring Campbell
Natalie was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Dr. James and Ramona Heiring, the fifth child of ten children. Natalie received her elementary education at St. Clement’s School in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She showed an early interest in art; often completing art assignments her father would challenge her with as he worked on his own art projects. Her formal art education started at St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, Illinois under the guidance of Sr. Veronica Schunick, OSB. After receiving her high school diploma, she entered St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, majoring in Art Education. Recently, she has received her Master’s from Morningside College in Professional Education.
She has taught art students at Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary in Nauvoo, Illinois; Marquette schools in West Point, Iowa; Southeastern Jr. High in Bowen, Illinois; Prairie du Chien schools and MFL Mar Mac Schools in McGregor, Iowa. She recently taught classes and ran an art gallery at The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery in McGregor, Iowa. She also teaches art classes and adults at MFL Mar Mac School in the evenings.
When she was an elementary student the Union Bank and Trust of Lancaster, Wisconsin in the firm’s advertising first published her artwork. Most recently she has displayed work at art fairs in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Recently she has completed work for the Carriage Classic and the Taste, Toast and Tomfoolery Gala in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. She has also displayed work at art galleries in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. Currently, she has work being displayed at The Planted Tree in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Frannie B & B and Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa and Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center in Guttenberg, Iowa.
Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from what I know best; the Midwest with its barns, grain elevators, covered bridges, windmills and other rural treasures that are disappearing from our land. I paint them with a different flair of color that gives then a life of their own. I tend to simplify my subjects and infuse them with bright and fresh colors. The resulting intensity and richness convey my delight in painting and desire to express something that most might not actually see. Starting with a sound composition or structure, it then becomes a work of contrasts---light against dark; warm against cool; sharp against soft and rough against smooth. This along with the immediacy and intensity of the watercolor medium makes painting both challenging and enjoyable. My hope is that the viewer will experience something familiar in a new way!"
Natalie was born in Dubuque, Iowa to Dr. James and Ramona Heiring, the fifth child of ten children. Natalie received her elementary education at St. Clement’s School in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She showed an early interest in art; often completing art assignments her father would challenge her with as he worked on his own art projects. Her formal art education started at St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, Illinois under the guidance of Sr. Veronica Schunick, OSB. After receiving her high school diploma, she entered St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, majoring in Art Education. Recently, she has received her Master’s from Morningside College in Professional Education.
She has taught art students at Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary in Nauvoo, Illinois; Marquette schools in West Point, Iowa; Southeastern Jr. High in Bowen, Illinois; Prairie du Chien schools and MFL Mar Mac Schools in McGregor, Iowa. She recently taught classes and ran an art gallery at The Lamp Post Inn & Gallery in McGregor, Iowa. She also teaches art classes and adults at MFL Mar Mac School in the evenings.
When she was an elementary student the Union Bank and Trust of Lancaster, Wisconsin in the firm’s advertising first published her artwork. Most recently she has displayed work at art fairs in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. Recently she has completed work for the Carriage Classic and the Taste, Toast and Tomfoolery Gala in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. She has also displayed work at art galleries in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. Currently, she has work being displayed at The Planted Tree in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Frannie B & B and Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa and Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center in Guttenberg, Iowa.
Artist Statement: "My inspiration comes from what I know best; the Midwest with its barns, grain elevators, covered bridges, windmills and other rural treasures that are disappearing from our land. I paint them with a different flair of color that gives then a life of their own. I tend to simplify my subjects and infuse them with bright and fresh colors. The resulting intensity and richness convey my delight in painting and desire to express something that most might not actually see. Starting with a sound composition or structure, it then becomes a work of contrasts---light against dark; warm against cool; sharp against soft and rough against smooth. This along with the immediacy and intensity of the watercolor medium makes painting both challenging and enjoyable. My hope is that the viewer will experience something familiar in a new way!"
Steve Mineck
Steve Mineck, Cedar Rapids native now residing in rural Vinton, Iowa, is Guttenberg Gallery's first glass blower. His interest in blowing glass began many years ago after observing a glass blower at an art festival in Madison, Wisconsin. Over a decade ago, Steve made the decision to pursue glass blowing on a more full time basis.
Steve’s “formal” education in glass blowing was rather limited. He attended a two-week art program where he received instruction from University of Wisconsin art professor Jim Engbritsen. Steve then participated in Kirkwood Community College’s glass art program for two semesters. Since there were no glass studios or opportunities to work with experienced artists in eastern Iowa, Steve read and observed to further his knowledge and skills in glass art. Financial constraints dictated that his shop and equipment would be mostly designed and built by him. Once the shop was complete, Steve was able to begin honing skills and expressing his vision in glass.
Steve Mineck, Cedar Rapids native now residing in rural Vinton, Iowa, is Guttenberg Gallery's first glass blower. His interest in blowing glass began many years ago after observing a glass blower at an art festival in Madison, Wisconsin. Over a decade ago, Steve made the decision to pursue glass blowing on a more full time basis.
Steve’s “formal” education in glass blowing was rather limited. He attended a two-week art program where he received instruction from University of Wisconsin art professor Jim Engbritsen. Steve then participated in Kirkwood Community College’s glass art program for two semesters. Since there were no glass studios or opportunities to work with experienced artists in eastern Iowa, Steve read and observed to further his knowledge and skills in glass art. Financial constraints dictated that his shop and equipment would be mostly designed and built by him. Once the shop was complete, Steve was able to begin honing skills and expressing his vision in glass.
Jillian Webb Herrmann
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Northern Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her work has been influenced by Hans Hofmann, Edvard Munch, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Rothko, Vincent Van Gogh, and many others.
Jillian was born and raised in North Carolina, but now resides with her husband and daughter in St. Olaf. She says, "I had reservations about moving so far from the coast, but I felt an immediate connection to the rolling hills of northeast Iowa; the waves of grain and dramatic horizon line actually mimic the beachy landscapes and rolling hills of my childhood."
Stop by the gallery to view these and more works from Jillian!
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Northern Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her work has been influenced by Hans Hofmann, Edvard Munch, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Rothko, Vincent Van Gogh, and many others.
Jillian was born and raised in North Carolina, but now resides with her husband and daughter in St. Olaf. She says, "I had reservations about moving so far from the coast, but I felt an immediate connection to the rolling hills of northeast Iowa; the waves of grain and dramatic horizon line actually mimic the beachy landscapes and rolling hills of my childhood."
Stop by the gallery to view these and more works from Jillian!
CB & Company Jewelry
A Minnesota artist with a BFA in Art Interior Design, Kristi Evenson is a one woman studio. She now designs and produces jewelry full time with each piece created individually from start to finish by Kristi.
Her jewelry is created using a mixture of sterling silver and copper hand cut, forged, soldered and finished with an aged patina.
She also uses brass and bronze in her designs and loves to add vintage and found objects to her pieces to create added interest.
Much care is taken so that each piece becomes art that inspires and speaks to the soul of the person who chooses it.
Prices range from $30 to $280
Her jewelry is created using a mixture of sterling silver and copper hand cut, forged, soldered and finished with an aged patina.
She also uses brass and bronze in her designs and loves to add vintage and found objects to her pieces to create added interest.
Much care is taken so that each piece becomes art that inspires and speaks to the soul of the person who chooses it.
Prices range from $30 to $280
Andrew Wroble
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I am an artist, a woodland steward, and a story teller. A tree responding to water, air, light, and earth is a sustaining element in my work. I am influenced by how trees live. My primary artistic medium is ink wash on paper. I splash, flood, and brush pigment over the surface. Suggesting mystery in the imagery is as important as introducing detail. Each viewing provides unique experience.
I was born in Casper, Wyoming and lived my early years in the Wind River Basin. My father worked on the oil pipe line so our family moved often. In 1970 I graduated high school near St. Louis, Missouri and was drafted in the Army to serve with NATO in Europe. During the two years of active duty I was introduced to and began a lifelong pursuit of art. This has taken me around the world adding up many adventures. Currently my wife and I operate Point of View Bed and Breakfast in Harpers Ferry. |
Dean Traver
I have enjoyed photography for my entire life. Begining in about 6th grade my dad had a darkroom and let me help in the darkroom and take pictures, and I have taken photos ever since. First with a Kodak Brownie of my Dad's, then my first camera, a 127 Kodak, next with a Contina, range finder 35mm, followed by my first digital, a Minolta 7i , then in 2010, with my current camera a Nikon D90.
We enjoy woodworking (design & build),hiking, camping,and am finally finding time to travel. I am also going back to photography as I mature in my life. I go thru life day by day seeing things that have a call to me, beautiful things,special things, meaningful things, ordinary things in a different setting, that I would like to capture and preserve for others to see. So I take photographs. I see a person, thing, or scene and I think, that would make a beautiful photograph, and then it's my job to try to capture what I am seeing with my eyes. Sometimes I can. Sometimes the light, the scope, the beauty I see, can not be captured, even with today's technology, but I have to try. I don't have a specialty, and take photographs of many different subjects, in all types of categories. and find beauty in many things... I do some processing in Lightroom and Photoshop, but not to destroy the photograph with overprocessing.
HDR is the latest fad and I have experimented with that, to the extent we can get expanded light or depth of field range I use it sparingly, not making every photo surreal, not claiming a photograph is not HDR when it is.To me HDR is a dIfferent medium. I am sometimes torn between color and black and white, I like a beautiful colorful scene, but it seems for some photos black & white makes a person see the subject itself without the distraction of color and that is good too.
We enjoy woodworking (design & build),hiking, camping,and am finally finding time to travel. I am also going back to photography as I mature in my life. I go thru life day by day seeing things that have a call to me, beautiful things,special things, meaningful things, ordinary things in a different setting, that I would like to capture and preserve for others to see. So I take photographs. I see a person, thing, or scene and I think, that would make a beautiful photograph, and then it's my job to try to capture what I am seeing with my eyes. Sometimes I can. Sometimes the light, the scope, the beauty I see, can not be captured, even with today's technology, but I have to try. I don't have a specialty, and take photographs of many different subjects, in all types of categories. and find beauty in many things... I do some processing in Lightroom and Photoshop, but not to destroy the photograph with overprocessing.
HDR is the latest fad and I have experimented with that, to the extent we can get expanded light or depth of field range I use it sparingly, not making every photo surreal, not claiming a photograph is not HDR when it is.To me HDR is a dIfferent medium. I am sometimes torn between color and black and white, I like a beautiful colorful scene, but it seems for some photos black & white makes a person see the subject itself without the distraction of color and that is good too.
Bird Kemp
Bird's creativity was sparked by a jewelry display she saw while traveling in the Rockies. She learned some basics and quickly took off on her own, a style which morphed into Baubles by Bird. She has found a creative outlet in stones, wire, metal, paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, wood and just about anything else she can get her hands on. Bird's pieces are made one a a time in her home in McGregor, IA.
Karen Kopecky
Liza Paizis
Liza is a self-taught visual artist and designer born and raised in South Africa and now living in McGregor, IA. For the past 23 yars she has exhibited and sold her artwork and designs traveling and living in England, Scotland, South Africa and Australia. Liza is deeply passionate about what she creates; all of her work is derived from her imagination, Universal Consciousness and the natural world.
Her mediums include print making, etching, wax sculpture for centrifugal/lost wax casting (for jewlery designs), murals, watercolors, acrylics and mixed media collage.
"My art expresses images rich in archetypal meaning, drawing on mythological, multi-cultural and dream inspired themes. My main artistic influences include Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Symbolism and Magical Realism."
Her mediums include print making, etching, wax sculpture for centrifugal/lost wax casting (for jewlery designs), murals, watercolors, acrylics and mixed media collage.
"My art expresses images rich in archetypal meaning, drawing on mythological, multi-cultural and dream inspired themes. My main artistic influences include Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Symbolism and Magical Realism."
Carole Lago
My art glass designs are created with vibrant colors that explode from each distinctive piece. The origins of this technique began as art therapy while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I was gifted this outlet, using colored art glass as my pallet. The ability to create these one of a kind works gave me peace and comfort through their fluidity and ability to calm.
My pieces are designed on upcycled, previously loved objects, resulting in a fresh new look to be loved all over again. Each Flo-saic glass piece will be offered one time only, in the form you currently see, resulting in your very own special and unique art piece.
Custom orders are happily accommodated. That special wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday gift can be from you or for you.
My pieces are designed on upcycled, previously loved objects, resulting in a fresh new look to be loved all over again. Each Flo-saic glass piece will be offered one time only, in the form you currently see, resulting in your very own special and unique art piece.
Custom orders are happily accommodated. That special wedding, shower, anniversary, birthday gift can be from you or for you.
Judy NelsonLorna Olson |
To create art that can be involved in all aspects of a persons life, whether in a functional form or use there to be enjoyed.
To have each piece be as unique as the person who purchased it. These are the goals Lorna has set for each piece she does.
To have each piece be as unique as the person who purchased it. These are the goals Lorna has set for each piece she does.
Carli and Billie Bergeson
Carli and Billie make their art from their St. Charles, IL home and enjoy showing their work at festivals around the midwest. Carli strings chan lu wrap bracelets while Billie works his art magic in wood.
Our paint palette gallery tables are Billie's own design as are the fish shaped side tables, wooden wall hooks and framed birch bark shown on our walls.
Our paint palette gallery tables are Billie's own design as are the fish shaped side tables, wooden wall hooks and framed birch bark shown on our walls.
Steve Solomon
Steve Solomon returned to the potter's wheel when his wife, Cindy Olsen, founded Shepherd Gallery and Creativity Center. Steve is the Gallery's resident potter, creating many of the ceramic pieces found on our shelves. He can often be seen upstairs “playing in the mud,” loading and unloading kilns, or doing other odd jobs around the building.
Cheryl Hutchison
Ann McCullough
Ann is an artist from Strawberry Point, iA. She uses alcohol ink, pen, pencil and paint to make her masterpieces. Ann also loves to create entangles which are meditative doodles done in black and white.
