Shelter Receives Award

 

I'm honored and truly grateful to share that my piece "Shelter" received the Gale Wilcox Award, a Special Merit Award at the 38th Northern National Art Competition held at Nicolet College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Juried by interdisciplinary artist, educator, and curator Jalesa Johnston, this national exhibition showcases a wide range of powerful, contemporary two-dimensional work. I’m incredibly thankful to be included in such a vibrant and inspiring show.

Thank you to Nicolet College, the Northern Arts Council, and everyone involved in making this exhibition such a meaningful experience. Shelter was a deeply personal piece, and it’s humbling to see it recognized in this way.

Thank You for Attending

Featured image: Northwoods

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited during the Northwoods Art Tour this past weekend. It was such a joy to welcome you into my creative space, share conversations about art, and see so many familiar—and new—faces.

Your interest, encouragement, and thoughtful presence mean more than words can express. I truly believe in the power of art to keep our communities colorful, curious, and deeply connected—and your support helps make that possible.

Thank you for making space in your weekend for creativity, for celebrating the arts, and for reminding me why this work matters.

Until next time—stay inspired, stay bold, and keep color in your world.

Blessings to all, 
Christine

Northwoods Art Tour Starts TODAY!!

 

The Northwoods Art Tour kicks off today, and I’d love to welcome you into my creative space! This self-guided tour is your chance to visit working studios, meet local artists, and experience the creative spirit of the Northwoods in full swing.

From expressive paintings to unexpected 3-D works, each stop offers something different—and you just might discover a piece that resonates with you.

You’ll find me at Stop #13 in the brochure. Come say hello, explore the work, and enjoy the beauty of art in the Northwoods.

🗓️ July 25–27

Learn more: https://christinealfery.com/pages/northwoods-art-tour

In My Forest

 Featured image: Dancing with the Wind and the Trees

In my backyard forest, the trees aren’t in rows. They are scattered about. Below are huge pines and saplings, aspens whose leaves are flat and twist and turn in the breeze.

In my forest, the ground is moist and spongy. There are deep, deep brown mosses, fallen bark, and dried fall leaves from years ago. 

In my forest, there is a very dense canopy.  Sunlight peeks through in some spots.

In my forest, trees growing along the lakeshore have roots exposed from the soft sandy soil. These roots look like branches with no leaves, but they are powerful, muscular roots that bring life to the tree.

While walking in my forest, I listen to squirrels performing high-wire acts from tree to tree. I breathe slowly, full of gladness.

There is magic in my forest.

Join Us at the Northwoods Art Tour

 

The Northwoods Art Tour is almost here, and I’m excited to invite you into my creative world! This self-guided tour is a rare opportunity to explore working studios, connect with local artists, and experience the vibrant energy of the Northwoods art scene.

From painting and sculpture to unexpected 3-D creations, every stop offers something unique—and you might just find that one piece that speaks to you.

You’ll find me at Stop #13 in the brochure. I’d love to share what I’ve been creating and chat about the inspiration behind it all.

🗓️ July 25–27
🔗 Learn more: https://christinealfery.com/pages/northwoods-art-tour

See you there!

Self

 

Featured image: Part of the Whole

One who rises

Rises of himself.

One who falls, falls from

Himself.

I don’t remember where this quote comes from, but it is a definitely contemporary rewrite of Ecclesiastes 4:10.

Excited!

 

Featured image: Hawk III
Image of Wings coming soon.

I have just finished three pieces of art, two of which I have been very excited about for some time, "Wings" and "Hawk III."  They are going into the Manito Art Exhibition. 

60th Annual Art Show

July 17-20, 2025

Manitowish Waters Community Center

I am calling them "Wings" and "Predator" for the exhibition. I had to name them early for the entry form, but as I was finishing, they took on different names.

These two pieces have been the focus of my journal for some time, and upon completing them, I found they didn't live up to the hype I had built up in my mind.  Has that ever happened to anyone else?  These end thoughts about the two pieces are choked with all those wonderful, creative thoughts that occurred when I was creating the works. 

"Grrrrr... go away. Why are you here?" Has this ever happened to any of you?

I close my eyes - listen quietly - breathe deeply, become one with the earth and remember why I create, not to make a perfect piece, but to weave and be one with the rest of "things" to be the "yes, yes, yes."

The first things I see when I open my eyes are two silvery drops on a green leaf.

I hear hummingbirds over my head.

Trees dancing with the breeze.

The two works are just fine.