On July 19th Northern Lights will hold an opening reception for Photographer Craig Brandt in conjunction with Downtown Racine’s Gallery Night. Craig has made his work unique through the skillful use of artificial lighting. This allows him to highlight areas of an image not possible with natural light alone.

The reception will be held from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Craig Brandt

Photographer Craig Brandt is formally trained as a musician, but it is his eyes that he uses to orchestrate his photography. Craig composes his photographic images as a maestro puts a melody to paper. Each image is music to your eyes, with the subtle use of light he adds dimension to his images similar to a painter using color to add depth where there is none. The highlighted areas come alive when the right amount of light is added, mundane objects become exciting and vibrant colors are intensified. Craig is inspired by the likes of famed photographers Ansel Adams, David Black, and Joe McNally. His desire is to capture those chosen moments in life and make them into exceptional images to be shared with others.

Visit Craig Brandt’s website www.craigbrandtphotography.com

Michou, Ian Gibson, and Journey jewelry lines have been received along with the summer collection from Danish designers at Pilgrim jewelry. Pilgrim has introduced over twenty new charms to supplement those released late last year. Be sure to check out the new charms along all the other new releases from Pilgrim.

Northern Lights Has also received the lastest releases from Pop Artist Sonya Paz.

Sonya’s limited edition watches were included in the gift bag presented at this years Academy Award. In addition check out her recently released pendants and her mini pop art pieces.

Customers are constantly saying you belong on

Michigan Avenue

, or this gallery should be in Southern California, or

South Beach Florida. We are happy where its at but appreciate the compliment.

The next gallery walk will be held in November.  Check back often for updates. This is a great time to begin your Holiday shopping while taking in all the sights and sounds of Downtown Racine

Northern Lights announces Ne’Qwa art glass. Recently introduced in the U.S., Ne ‘Qwa art is the art of painting on the inside of mouth blown glass- an ancient Mandarin art form carried on by the artists that create these works. Each piece is signed and comes in a satin lined box. The fragrance lamps are fully functional and provide all the benefits of traditional fragrance lamps in a Ne ‘Qwa art container.