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MARK DAEHLIN
Minnesota-based, Mark Daehlin is a nationally recognized artist, writer and teacher.
His interests are far ranging and this native curiosity, coupled with a formidable talent and desire
to grow and explore have produced an impressive body of work. Wildlife, humans and the places where
they coexist are key elements of his artwork and have been his entire adult life. He is very aware
of the spiritual aspect of nature and all living things. Mark has worked in fine and commercial art for over 25 years. He studied fine art at
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA. Mark has worked with a wide variety of media: watercolor, acrylic, airbrush, pencil
and oil. The exploration of different media, as well as, a variety of subject matter has resulted in
a highly detailed, realistic style.
DIANE ROMANELLO
A native New Yorker, Diane Romanello was born in 1944 on the West Side of Manhattan.
A self-taught artist, she began showing her natural talent at a very young age and was encouraged by
her older brother to pursue a career in the arts. Her paintings are characterized by a gracefulness that beckons the viewer into a
dreamy landscape of an idealized world. Seascapes, garden paths, or lakefronts in the countryside
are some of Diane's most popular subjects. This coupled with the soothing color palette and
luxurious brushstrokes of her work create a freshness that is quite unique. These images represent a special place in our mind's eye that conjure up cherished
memories of times past. The artist's aspiration is simply stated: "I want the viewer to feel as
though they can step right into my work."
BILL SAUNDERS
Bill Saunders started sketching at the age of four and painting when he was twelve.
The scenery of Quebec, was the source of this Montreal native's inspiration. Rural scenes and rustic surroundings came alive with his brush. He painted the
farmlands of Quebec and Ontario capturing the timeless serenity of an aged farmhouse on a lonely
country road or a sugar shack hidden in a forest of maples. Realism is Bill's favoured approach. His paintings capture the smallest details,
preserving scenes of a quiet, compelling world. Saunders' work can be found in galleries and private collections throughout Canada
and parts of the United States.
BOUNDARY WATERS AND NORTHERN LIGHTSArtist Biography
KIM NORLIEN
Breathtaking realism, creativity, perseverance, as well as a personal commitment to excellence have garnered Kim Norlien wide appeal from collectors and artists alike. Norlien is known for his attention to detail. Using a combination of hand painting and airbrush, each painting is lovingly handcrafted. Kim takes inspiration for his paintings from his
Midwestern surroundings. After high school, Norlien studied Commercial Art where he quickly rose to the top of his class. Following his graduation, Norlien spent the next eight years working as a commercial artist for Honeywell key lining technical manuals, cartooning, and hand drawing military scenes. In 1986, Norlien resigned his position at Honeywell to become a freelance illustrator.
His work for national companies, including Musicland, General Mills, Carlson Companies, Honeywell and 3M among others, won him awards and national recognition. His resignation not only led to a successful freelance career, but also allowed Norlien the opportunity to begin painting on a part-time basis.
His first published print was released in 1991. Since then he has published ten other prints with diverse subjects including wild animals and birds, as well as domestic animals and nostalgic scenes.
Norlien's work has garnered numerous awards and honors. In 1997, he was invited to be featured as the spotlight artist for the Wildlife Heritage Art Show. He has received Best of Show awards, including one from the National Wildlife Art Show, and the 1996 People's Choice award at the Wildlife Heritage Art Show.
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