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In Studio With Erica G. Thune
A canvas by painter Erica G. Thune is drenched in vivid, saturated color. Her work swirls with motion, pulses with energy. Yet it never...
aliciaunderleenels
Oct 27, 20197 min read


Time Doesn’t Mean Value: Creation And Destruction With Sculptor Bruce Howdle
“In the arts, we don’t think about time,” said sculptor Bruce Howdle, his flip flops slapping softly on the floor of his studio in...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 12, 20197 min read


A Milwaukee Art Museum Mini Guide
If you’re into art, you’ll love the Milwaukee Art Museum. This sprawling museum and architectural wonder rises from the shores of Lake...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 3, 20183 min read


From The American Heartland To Thuringia, The Heart Of Germany
By the time you read this, I’ll be flying from the prairies of the American heartland to the lush forest deep in the heart of Germany....
aliciaunderleenels
Dec 21, 20174 min read


How To Photograph The Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are a trending topic among travelers these days. I count myself lucky to have grown up seeing these gorgeous,...
aliciaunderleenels
Oct 5, 20177 min read


Platforms and Glitter: Back To The 70s Party Pics
You know it’s a good party when a blonde in a flower crown kisses you and tries to sweep you off your 5-inch platform heels while you’re...
aliciaunderleenels
May 8, 20163 min read


Art Matters
“What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn’t be an...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 24, 20163 min read


A Vintage Photo Mystery
If you’ve read Prairie Style File since the beginning, you might remember that I used to write about local art, artists and the creative...
aliciaunderleenels
Mar 16, 20164 min read


Albino Buffalo Series Four Sticker Winners
“If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in...
aliciaunderleenels
Feb 24, 20161 min read


Score Albino Buffalo Sticker Art
“Sticker art is important because it provides an accessibility to art that is more approachable than some other means of art sales,”...
aliciaunderleenels
Feb 9, 20163 min read


The Star in the Cottonwood Tree
Here’s a confession I never thought I’d make on this website — I adore cottonwood trees. (I know this is random. Stay with me. There’s a...
aliciaunderleenels
Jan 29, 20163 min read


A Suzy Starz Necklace Giveaway
Today’s giveaway is from a very cool North Dakota-based company called Suzy Starz. Owner and designer Susan Beehler’s necklaces are...
aliciaunderleenels
Jan 11, 20162 min read


Bison Booties
Bison Booties produces colorful handmade booties and slippers for babies, kids and adults. The soft-sole, vegan-friendly footwear are...
aliciaunderleenels
May 27, 20153 min read


Father’s Day Gift Guide
It’s almost Father’s Day and since I have a little one at home now, it’s been on my mind. Sometimes Father’s Day gifts are almost a...
aliciaunderleenels
Jun 11, 20132 min read


Art Riot Hits The Streets
The first edition of Fargo’s underground art magazine Art Riot hit the streets in late April and I’m happy to see so many artists I...
aliciaunderleenels
May 2, 20131 min read


Coffee or Wine? An Unglued Giveaway
I’m excited to announce the very first Prairie Style File monthly giveaway — your choice of two very cool gift packages from the folks at...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 23, 20132 min read


Powwow Snapshots
This weekend I attended my first powwow. I learned so much about powwow etiquette, regalia construction techniques and the traditions...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 16, 20135 min read


In Studio with Nels Hunstad of Merch Me
Today we’re taking a look into the mind and work space of Nels Hunstad, local screen printer and the man behind Merch Me, a new website...
aliciaunderleenels
Apr 9, 20136 min read


In Studio with Dana Holscher of Botny
Today we’re in studio with Dana Holscher, the of creator the Botny line of jewelry and accessories. Hi Dana! Tell us a little about what...
aliciaunderleenels
Mar 25, 20136 min read


In Studio With Tanna Hill of Hill Critters
I’m excited to announce the return of the In Studio feature, where Prairie Style File takes you inside the work spaces of area artists,...
aliciaunderleenels
Mar 13, 20135 min read
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