{"id":2,"date":"2016-07-19T15:50:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T15:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:48:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About The Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my background! Please read on to learn more about my biography, awards &amp; exhibitions, articles &amp; press, and a list of businesses where I&#8217;ve painted murals. Feel free to <a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact me<\/a> if you would like to know more!<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Artist Statement<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah strives to create artwork that portrays the beauty of nature and of life, with a feeling of calmness and tranquility. While best known for her trompe l\u2019oeil murals, Sarah has a diverse portfolio as she paints primarily by commission, creating artwork that speaks to the hearts of each of her clients. She loves developing unique designs and compositions, often incorporating shadows and perspective to bring specific elements to life in her murals.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"auto-style49\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Biography<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing; University of Wisconsin &#8211; Madison.<\/li>\n<li>Member, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salonforever.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salon of the International Society of Decorative Painters<\/a>, since 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Member, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Decorative Artisans League (IDAL)<\/a>, since 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Graduate of Westby Area High School, Westby, WI.<\/li>\n<li>Former Career Highlights:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead Administrator, Robert Half International, Eugene, Oregon.<\/li>\n<li>PR\/Marketing Coordinator at Butler County Health Care Center, David City, Nebraska.<\/li>\n<li>Inventory Coordinator \/ Local Sales Assistant, WXOW-TV, La Crosse, WI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-851\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"851\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/facebook-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?fit=660%2C880\" data-orig-size=\"660,880\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A2500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1524167103&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Artist Sarah Pederson\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sarah Pederson standing in front of her 100 Extraordinary Women mural at the Westby Area Performing Arts Center.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?fit=225%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?fit=660%2C880\" class=\"wp-image-851 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?resize=660%2C880\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?w=660 660w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?resize=113%2C150 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/facebook.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>Sarah Pederson standing in front of her 100 Extraordinary Women mural at the Westby Area Performing Arts Center.<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Awards and Exhibitions\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While my main focus is painting murals, I also paint on canvas, apply for exhibits, and create digital artwork. I truly find peace and joy in being able to create, regardless of the medium.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Survival&#8221; Exhibit featuring select artwork from private collection,<\/strong> Gundersen Health System, 3rd floor Skywalk Display Case, La Crosse, WI; <em>July 1 &#8211; 31, 2019.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Las Vegas Portraits&#8221; Exhibit,<\/strong> Juried portrait contest honoring victims of the Las Vegas attack on Oct. 1, 2017, Clark Cty. Govt. Center, Las Vegas, NV; <em>Sept. 17 &#8211; Oct. 19, 2018.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Birds of a Feather&#8221; Pop Up Exhibit,<\/strong>\u00a0THE GALLERY at Grand River Station, La Crosse, WI;\u00a0<em>April 27-28, 2018.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Featured Artist<\/strong>, Demonstration Arts Tent, Sponsored by Gerhard&#8217;s Kitchen &amp; Bath Store \/ First Supply; Artspire, <em>June 10, 2017.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Official Artist of the La Crosse Loggers<\/strong>, <em>2017 Season.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Winning Design, Logo Contest<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrlsweb.org\/westby\/\">Bekkum Memorial Library<\/a>, <em>Jan. 2017.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Survival&#8221; Exhibit showcasing my original canvas artwork.\u00a0<\/strong>Pump House Regional Arts Center, Front Gallery, <em>July 20 &#8211; Aug. 27, 2016.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Juried Exhibition: <a href=\"http:\/\/art-ifactexhibit.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[art]ifact<\/a>, &#8220;Where History Meets Art.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0Pump House Regional Arts Center,\u00a0A collaboration of UW-L Dept. of History, La Crosse County Historical Society, and Pump House Regional Arts Center.\u00a0<em>Feb. 24 &#8211; April 17, 2016.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1st Place (Blue Ribbon), Vernon County Fair.<\/strong>\u00a0Open Class Acrylic Painting, <em>Sept. 11-14, 2014.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Connection Award, &#8220;Mark My Words Again&#8221; Exhibit.<\/strong>\u00a0Pump House Regional Arts Center, <em>Sept. 5 &#8211; Oct. 19, 2013<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Place, Master Category.<\/strong>\u00a0Washburn Garden Expo rain barrel painting contest,<em> March 16, 2013.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Director&#8217;s Choice, &#8220;1 Foot in the Door&#8221; Exhibit<\/strong>.\u00a0Pump House Regional Arts Center, <em>October 2012.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_46\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"46\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/triptych-transformation\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?fit=522%2C519\" data-orig-size=\"522,519\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS D30&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1459939296&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;48&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Triptych Transformation\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&#8220;Transformation&#8221; 8&#8243;x8&#8243; acrylic on canvas.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?fit=300%2C298\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?fit=522%2C519\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?resize=300%2C298\" alt=\"Lady slipper orchid in full bloom with tendrils coming beyond the trompe l'oeil frame. A tiger swallowtail butterfly chrysalis is in the upper corner, waiting to hatch.\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?resize=300%2C298 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Triptych-Transformation.jpg?w=522 522w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Transformation&#8221; 8&#8243;x8&#8243; acrylic on canvas; Private Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Articles and Press<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m ever thankful for newspapers, publications, companies and friends who share my artwork with others. \u2665 I&#8217;d love to create a mural for you that ends up in print or on tv ~ let&#8217;s fill the world with art!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eagle Statue Repaint at Eagle Watch, WKBT News 8, June 28, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news8000.com\/news\/local-news\/coon-valley-artist-repaints-sculpture-at-eagle-watch-park\/article_4eb870a6-b4b6-415e-97db-cbc7f0f1b92f.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSdmtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZQlBsVzlBVjBic0Y5OENYAR6psKoSawByVSTSwgc1ELZufvilvc7XdQCtMWD3yv2mrj8IK6ogAz0Anu6lCg_aem_WxIW9SnOaRisdOPEzVttBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Story.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Murals at Chileda Shine, Featured on WXOW News 19, by Heather Armstrong. August 27, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wxow.com\/news\/lifelike-mural-at-chileda-shine-transforms-more-than-just-the-space\/article_73aab514-4547-11ee-a312-17173a07f048.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Story.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mural in Caledonia, MN Pocket Park, Southern MN Initiative Foundation, Feb. 21, 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BsCi6T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the Blog Post<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mural in Caledonia, MN Pocket Park, The Caledonia Argus, Aug. 11, 2021. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownsource.com\/caledonia\/news\/local\/caledonia-s-new-mural-on-kingston-st\/image_ab7b6a84-faac-11eb-a49b-6b423d463e7b.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the photo.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Guest Speaker, The Artist Academy PodCast, July 14, 2020. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OMS3SmDKRqI&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen Now.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Murals at Bekkum Memorial Library, Westby Times, July 3, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/community\/westbytimes\/news\/bekkum-memorial-library-mural-brightens-westbys-main-street\/article_d4763a1a-b27d-5c86-a850-5e1422444633.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Read the Article.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Murals at Prairie Catholic School, Courier Press Newspaper, January 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Murals at DnA Vintners, Greens Coulee Life Publication, Sept. 2019.<\/li>\n<li>Murals in Gundersen Health System Pediatric Hematology\/Oncology Dept; Funded with a grant by Children&#8217;s Miracle Network Hospitals.\n<ul>\n<li>Featured on WXOW News 19, by Brittany Lake. June 3, 2019.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wxow.com\/news\/top-stories\/2019\/06\/03\/gundersen-pediatric-oncology-unit-gets-a-makeover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the story.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>WKBT News 8, by Jordan Fremstad. June 20, 2019.<\/li>\n<li>La Crosse Tribune &amp; The Westby Times, by Emily Pyrek, June 14 &amp; 21, 2019. <a href=\"https:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/news\/local\/coon-valley-artist-sarah-pederson-brings-a-splash-of-color\/article_44d8e3c7-ec8e-56aa-9f8f-3c714ea2cae8.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mural in new Westby Area Performing Arts Center, featured in The Westby Times, June 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/westby-s-fafwa-remains-active-after-wapac-became-a-reality\/article_a241ef20-d2d2-5b2c-99cc-d6f24eb55eaa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Featured Artist, ADRC Connect, ADRC of Monroe County, Sparta, WI, March 2018.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Everyone Has a Story&#8221;, WXOW News 19 with Heather Armstrong, July 27, 2017. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wxow.com\/story\/35989100\/2017\/07\/27\/everyone-has-a-story-coon-valley-woman-turns-hobby-into-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the story.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Featured Artist, International Decorative Artisans League, February, 2017. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IamIDAL\/videos\/1353816861324299\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the video.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Featured Artist, Philo Films &amp; Issues, August, 2016.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Survival&#8221; Exhibit, La Crosse Tribune, July 9, 2016. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/entertainment\/artists-find-inspiration-in-variety-of-places\/article_a54324c7-da58-5c19-9a0b-8b3112ee49af.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>[art]ifact Exhibit, UW-L campus News. Feb 15, 2016.<\/li>\n<li>Murals in the Westby-Christiana Fire Dept., featured in The Westby Times, December 2015. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/peterson-brings-her-artistic-genius-to-westby\/article_8235a98c-1661-5a6c-bb32-fc2510267b7e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read a<span class=\"auto-style62\">rticle #1.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/peterson-s-paintings-bring-life-to-fire-station-walls\/article_c6e011d7-f8d7-5ef5-bafb-1b6d2e3f0ccb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read article #2.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"auto-style46\">Featured Artist, La Crosse Magazine, Sept\/Oct. 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35\" style=\"width: 743px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/lacrosse-magazine\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?fit=743%2C559\" data-orig-size=\"743,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A2500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1447253471&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lacrosse magazine\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Featured Artist in La Crosse Magazine, Sept\/Oct. 2015.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?fit=300%2C226\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?fit=743%2C559\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?resize=743%2C559\" alt=\"Sarah Pederson was the featured artist in this issue of the La Crosse Magazine. Clay Riness wrote the article and took photos of my murals for this magazine.\" width=\"743\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?w=743 743w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/lacrosse-magazine.jpg?resize=300%2C226 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Featured Artist in La Crosse Magazine, Sept\/Oct. 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"auto-style46\">Little Free Library, Painting Donation in Coon Valley, Fall 2014. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/little-free-libraries-open-up-the-world-of-reading\/article_7b9dfb8c-3ae2-598a-b3f4-c1d29240c6b0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"auto-style46\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Henry Joseph Thomas Mural at Knutson Memorial Library, featured in The Westby Times, October 15, 2014. <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/henry-honored-on-his-golden-birthday\/article_c838de8c-b14e-5bba-b1f2-ecadef40e6d9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0Click the photo below to see the\u00a0video that Henry&#8217;s mom, Tina, put together with photos of the mural in progress. Please keep them in your thoughts with this heartbreaking loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xqM90abhBnk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"34\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/in-memory-of-hjt\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?fit=800%2C533\" data-orig-size=\"800,533\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot A2500&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1412326275&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"In Memory Of HJT\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;This eight foot wide book painted over existing bookshelves features many symbolic memories for the family of Henry Joseph Thomas. You can visit it in the children&#8217;s area of Knutson Memorial Library. To see an in-progress video that his Mom, Tina Thomas put together, please visit this site: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xqM90abhBnk&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Trompe l&#8217;oeil book on faux wood shelf, in memory of Henry.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?fit=300%2C200\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?fit=800%2C533\" class=\"wp-image-34 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"A large open book appears to be resting against the wall above the bookshelves, open to a page in Memory of Henry Joseph Thomas.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/In-Memory-Of-HJT.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xqM90abhBnk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trompe l&#8217;oeil book on faux wood shelf, in memory of Henry.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"auto-style46\">Four-seasons mural at Knutson Memorial Library, featured in The Westby Times, February 2013. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/westbytimes\/news\/local\/pederson-s-mural-at-knutson-memorial-library-is-drawing-rave\/article_4957cdfe-7b6a-11e2-8269-001a4bcf887a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"auto-style46\">Fall landscape mural featured in the LaCrosse Tribune, Home and Garden Section, April 2012. <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrossetribune.com\/lifestyles\/home-and-garden\/murals-bring-outdoors-in\/article_6e303812-8031-11e1-ae8f-001a4bcf887a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the article.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">References<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to see any of my work in person, here is a list of businesses I have worked with, beginning with my most recent and upcoming projects. I also have a long list of residential customers who would be more than happy to show you their murals, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caledoniamn.gov\/\">City of Caledonia<\/a> Street Scapes, Caledonia, MN, (Military Rock, North Park.) <em>coming summer 2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northpointedev.com\/\">Main Street Apartments\/Northpointe Development<\/a>, Viroqua, WI <em>coming summer 2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northlacrosse.org\/\">North La Crosse Business Association<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Eagle Watch Statue Repaint.) <em>2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loganmilllodge.com\/\">Logan Mill Lodge<\/a>, Westby, WI (Feed Bag Mural.)<em> 2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofwestby.org\/westby-police-department\">Westby Police Department<\/a>, Westby, WI (Embroidered Badge Mural.) <em>2025<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rec.coop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Richland Electric Cooperative<\/a>, Richland Center, WI (History-based Murals.) <em>202<\/em>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZanBria Artisan Farms LLC, Friendship, WI (Flora\/Fauna Watershed Mural.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viroqua Area Foundation, Viroqua, WI (Community Porch Mural Restore\/Repaint.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parcher&#8217;s Home Improvement, La Crosse, WI (Garage Door &amp; Entrance Murals.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Walmart3772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, Jonesville, VA (Vestibule Entrance, Digital\/Vinyl Mural.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Walmart971\">Walmart<\/a>, Viroqua, WI (Vestibule Entrance, Digital\/Vinyl Mural.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcrawford.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Crawford Elementary School<\/a>, Soldier&#8217;s Grove, WI (4-seasons Hallway Murals.) <em>2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashton.k12.wi.us\/mshs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashton MS\/HS<\/a>, Cashton, WI (Cafeteria Murals.) 2<em>023<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chileda.org\/chileda-shine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chileda Shine<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Trompe l&#8217;oeil Storefronts &amp; Rainforest Murals.) <em>2023<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/prairiecatholic.org\/PCDaycare.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prairie Catholic School<\/a> ~ Little Saints Learning Center, Prairie du Chien, WI (Noah&#8217;s Ark Mural, Port Hole Murals.)<em> 2023, 2019, 2018<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/auroravetcare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aurora Veterinary Care<\/a>, Waunakee, WI (Comfort Room Mural.) <em>202<\/em>3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onalaskaanimalhospital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Onalaska Animal Hospital<\/a>, Onalaska, WI (Comfort Room Mural.) <em>2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100023919438648\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River&#8217;s Edge Pet Crematorium<\/a>, Brownsville, MN (Rainbow Bridge Mural.) <em>2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viroquaareaschools.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viroqua Area Schools<\/a>, Viroqua, WI (School Spirit Murals throughout the Middle &amp; High School.) <em>2022<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caledoniamn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Caledonia<\/a>, Street Scapes, Caledonia, MN (Exterior Pocket Park Landscape Mural.) <em>2021<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tobaccowarehouseinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tobacco Warehouse Inn<\/a>, Soldiers Grove (Exterior Signage &amp; Logo.) <em>2021<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasturepridecheese.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pasture Pride Cheese<\/a>, Cashton, WI (Interior Landscape &amp; Mice Murals, Exterior Mouse.) <em>2021<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.floydstoreyart.com\/carousel.php?galleryID=268306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Park Gallery<\/a>, Coon Valley, WI (Angel Wings Mural.) <em>2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immanuellutheranoflacrosse.org\/church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immanuel Lutheran Church<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Restroom Spring Mural, Trompe l&#8217;oeil Niches, &amp; Faux Stained Glass.) <em>2020<\/em>, <em>2018<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lafarge.k12.wi.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Farge Elementary School,<\/a> La Farge, WI (Sensory Path Mural.)<em> 2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordiccreamery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nordic Creamery<\/a>, Westby, WI (Exterior Petting Zoo Mural.) <em>2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrlsweb.org\/westby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bekkum Memorial Library<\/a>, Westby, WI&nbsp; (Exterior Bookshelf Mural.)<em> 2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wes.westby-norse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westby Elementary School<\/a>, Westby, WI (Sensory Path &amp; Appleby Murals, Tree House Mural.) <em>2020, 2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacrosseschools.org\/logan-high\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logan High School, La Crosse<\/a>, WI (Rangers Weight Room Mural.) <em>2020<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstlacrosse.org\/site\/default.asp?sec_id=140003182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Ev. Lutheran Elementary School<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Music Room Murals.) <em>2020<\/em>, <em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atcww.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adult &amp; Teen Challenge Center-Western Wisconsin<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Play Room Mural.) <em>2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiecatholic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prairie Catholic School<\/a>, Prairie du Chien, WI (Library\/Gym Murals.) <em>2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paradisepawswindsor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paradise Paws Camp &amp; Resort<\/a>, Windsor, WI (Lobby\/Kennel Murals.)<em>&nbsp;2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashton.k12.wi.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashton High School &amp; Middle School,<\/a> Cashton, WI (Gronemus Memorial Mural.) <em>2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnavintners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNA Vintners<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Mailbox, Cranberry Bog Mural, Interior; Exterior Wine Murals.)<em>&nbsp;2019,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>2018, 2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gundersenhealth.org\/services\/pediatric-care\/specialty\/cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gundersen Health System<\/a>, Pediatric Hematology Oncology Department, La Crosse, WI (La Crosse Flora &amp; Fauna Murals.) <em>&nbsp;2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cves.westby-norse.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coon Valley Elementary School<\/a>, Coon Valley, WI (Donor Tree Mural, Library Media Center Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2019,&nbsp;2015<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/07\/noahs-ark-mural\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westby Area Middle School<\/a>, Westby, WI (Inspirational Banner Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2018<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wapac.ludus.com\/splash.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westby Area Performing Arts Center<\/a>, Westby, WI (100 Extraordinary Women Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2018<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.monroe.wi.us\/services\/aging-and-disability-resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monroe County ADRC<\/a>, Sparta, WI (Landscape Mural, lettering, logos, &amp; trompe l&#8217;oeil sconces.)<em>&nbsp;2018,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedlockdental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sedlock Dental<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Whimsical Tooth Fairy Forest Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.monroe.wi.us\/departments\/sheriffs-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monroe County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a>, Sparta, WI (Sheriff&#8217;s Badge Mural &amp; Lettering.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historyaliveproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">History Alive Project<\/a>, Westby, WI (Logo design.)<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Flush Dairy, Westby, WI (Logo design.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blaschkeschneider.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blaschke &amp; Schneider Funeral Homes<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Exterior Holiday Signage.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gerhardsstore.com\/lacrosse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerhard&#8217;s Kitchen &amp; Bath \/ First Supply<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Claw foot tub\/Artspire.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/la-crosse-loggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Crosse Loggers Baseball<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Loggers Legends Mural in Pro Shop.)&nbsp;<em>2017<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immanuellutheranoflacrosse.org\/school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Immanuel Ev. Lutheran School<\/a>, La Crosse, WI (Hallway &amp; Restroom Murals.)&nbsp;<em>2016, 2015<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TabbyTownUSA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tabby Town USA<\/a>, Westby, WI (Memorial &nbsp;&amp; Sponsorship Plaques.)&nbsp;<em>2015<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WestbyChristianaFireDepartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Westby Fire &amp; Rescue \/ First Responders<\/a>, Westby, WI (Emblems, Fire Truck &amp; Landscape Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2015<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Coon-Valley-Fire-Department-137967669565719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coon Creek Fire &amp; Rescue<\/a>, Coon Valley, WI (Emblems &amp; Landscape Mural.)&nbsp;<em>2014<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrlsweb.org\/coonvalley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knutson Memorial Library<\/a>, Coon Valley, WI (Memorial &amp; Landscape Murals, Little Free Library.)&nbsp;<em>2014, 2013<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Peter Lutheran Church, Hamburg Township, Chaseburg, WI (Dove Mural &amp; Acanthaus Border.)&nbsp;<em>2012<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lucidpainting.com\/blog\/about\/\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my background! 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