German engineering attracted me to Leica and convinced me to buy a Leica M6. My Leica M6 never disappoints. This 35mm rangefinder film camera helps me get back to the basics of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. My goal as an artist is to teach you how to see.…
Read MoreThis is the story of how Ken Voigt of Freedom Ink became a Wisconsin artist. Decades ago, Ken was working with a local printer when he was exposed to a degreasing solvent. This exposure caused damage to his central nervous system resulting in tremors. After rounds of various medications, Ken experienced memory lose resembling amnesia. …
Read MoreProgress not perfection, it’s my mantra. Not only for this year, but every year moving forward. 2017 was a life-changing year for me. Once I realized that my plan wasn’t going as planned, I let go of all the plans. God had a bigger plan for my life. This process isn’t easy, but we must…
Read MoreJordan had the courage to chase a dream, Honey And Ace is the result. I met Jordan while she was working as a kitchen and bathroom set designer for the Kohler Company. After she made the brave decision to become her own boss and start Honey And Ace, I asked if she would do me…
Read MoreI love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment. With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me. I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone. I…
Read MoreWhat better time than the present to illuminate one librarian from the Fond du Lac Public Library. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. My children and I love books so we visit the public library often. We are fortunate to have these resources in the Fond du Lac community…
Read MoreWhat better time than the present to illuminate advocates for organ donation. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. I’m inspired by all who follow their heart. Jodi did just that which lead her to organ donation, Jodi is illuminating… Jodi Schmidt Jodi Schmidt grew up in beautiful St. Cloud. …
Read MoreMary Ann Winter is a lifelong learner who illuminates the Fond du Lac community. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired. Mary Ann’s persistence and optimism is motivating all who cross her path. Mary Ann is illuminating… Mary Ann Winter Mary Ann Winter grew up on a small family…
Read MoreWhat better time than the present to support local farmers. We are sharing the Illuminating Women exhibition online so you can feel inspired. It’s important to support local farmers because they nourish our minds, bodies and souls. Colleen Lubbert of Lubbert’s Farm is doing just that. She is illuminating… Colleen Lubbert Colleen Lubbert owns and…
Read MoreWhat better time than the present to illuminate our beautiful community. Agnesian HealthCare Pathologist Nidhi Kumar lights up a room with her smile and optimism. Nidhi is a ray of sunshine, she is illuminating… Nidhi Kumar In 1997, Nidhi Kumar followed her husband from India to the United States, early in her medical training. After…
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