Visiting and photographing Glendalough – with it’s amazing ancient buildings, and centuries old cemetery was a real thrill. It was a rainy day in Wicklow, when Barry and I decided to tour the Glendalough monastic site. The rain that day ended up being a great thing because the medieval grounds were empty. We had the place to our selves.  And trust me — that was a gift  — as this place is usually crawling with tourists. We got to meander through scenic paths in the Wicklow Mountains. We gazed upon a hundred foot tall roundstone tower and went along trails through the graveyard. The gr ..read more

I have always loved to draw and paint. My creative skills have been a big part of my life from grade school art class, to in college earning a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) to just visiting art shows and museums. My creative side loves working with paints, colors and texture. After I married my husband, I also learned how to print dramatic black and white photos.  My art and creative practice holds a place for me to spend time and process many things. After the loss of my husband over a decade ago, I went back to creating my art for my own fun, joy and healing. A big part of this journey ha ..read more

Nine Artists in Conversation –  July 8 – August 31, 2023 Gallery Reception is Saturday,  July 29 from 6 – 8 pm I am fortunate to have found a group of diverse artists who meet every other month to share our art. Our artist group (known as ‘The Pod’) has been organized by Deborah Foutch – an artist mentor.  We give feedback and support for our artworks and creative processes.  Our leader and mentor has arranged a gallery show of our artwork in the California Building in NE Minneapolis. I am excited to have a few of my Ireland in Black and White photos, along with few of my p ..read more

I am having some extra large prints framed for an upcoming exhibit. It’s so nice to be getting ready for a gallery show in November here in Minneapolis.  I am getting progress photos from my friend, who is also my framer. So excited to see these fine art prints large and in frames.  This image part of my latest series titled “Legacy”. Because of the pandemic there has not been any opportunities for me to show my photographs in person. So I am so grateful for this! The Port of Farewells Cobh, Cork Harbor, County Cork, Ireland 2020 Barry Thomas Hendrickson Printed by Nancy Wojack He ..read more

This one is special to me because I am pretty sure my Irish ancestors who left Ireland  took this journey, they left from this Port. If you claim Irish descent, then there is a good chance that your ancestors also left Ireland through here during the famine years. It is a photo that speaks to my Irish ancestry. Cobh – this seaport town (formerly Queenstown) on the south coast of Ireland was the departure point for around half of the six million Irish who emigrated to America, Canada and Australia since 1815. They sailed this very harbor, seeking dreams of a new life across the Atlantic Oc ..read more

Artist / Mother / Widow I create black and white fine art photos and mixed media artworks with themes of love, loss, family and the legacy we leave behind. I have been fortunate to have a group of women who supported me on my journey. Many of these women belong to the Athena Village. I am sharing my story in the Athena Village 30 women / 30 stories community project this month. Read about this inspiring group of women here. >  No one is truly gone as the ripples they made in this world continue on forever.   It is universal …  we will all lose someone we love. And this year ..read more

Last February (which honestly feels like a life time ago, but that’s a whole other story), I took a trip with my beloveds to Arizona —  to soak up some sun, replenish our vitamin D and experience Phoenix. While we were there, I was so excited to learn that the Phoenix Art Museum had an exhibit with Ansel Adams photography. It was titled ‘Performing the Print.’  And well, to be fair, there was also a show ‘Legends of Speed’ about race cars. This made it much easier for the males in our group to agree to a museum on a sun filled day.   “Twentieth-century American photographer Ans ..read more

I have been thinking about all of you. How are you doing in these unprecedented times?   We are able to settle down into a new routine with this “stay at home” order put in place by our Governor of Minnesota in the U.S. Some days are easier than others, but generally life is okay for now. While we are confined to home, so many others are manning the stores and the necessary businesses around town, and let’s not forget the healthcare professionals, doctors and nurses. I so appreciate all that each and every one of you are doing in these historic, pandemic times.   I recently read this ..read more

Barry and I were just a few days into our first trip into Ireland, when we drove to Wicklow County to see Glendalough. The word Glendalough in Gaelic is Gleann Dá Loch meaning Glen of the Two Lakes, which is so fitting for this serene photograph. Not too far from this beautiful lake is the home one of Ireland’s most impressive monasteries. I found this ancient site captivating.   “Glendalough is a remarkable place that will still your mind, inspire your heart and fill your soul.”   Stopping at the Visitor Centre, I truly enjoyed learning about centuries of Celtic history.  I lea ..read more

We pay attention to the details. Every photograph has been printed personally by Barry Hendrickson or Nancy Wojack Hendrickson. Each photo and comes with a Matboard*. We only use the premium line of Crescent RagMat Matboard, because of its archival quality. It is 100% acid-free and lignin-free. The color of the board matches our photo paper famously. The line of paper we love printing on is Hahnemühle Photo Rag. It shows off these lush black inks in an amazing way — bringing depth and detail to our work.   Our quality, archival materials that are meant to last through your grandchildren’s ..read more