The image appears to be a cyanotype-style photograph featuring a leafless tree and its reflection in water. The stark white branches contrast against a deep blue background, creating a dramatic and ghostly silhouette. Additional branches extend in from the edges of the frame, enhancing the ethereal composition. The overall mood is quiet and contemplative, evoking winter or a barren landscape. Part of a series of cyanotype fine art photographs from Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography.

Fine art wall display by Wisconsin photographer Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography. The piece features a playful black-and-white diptych photograph of a black and tan dachshund. On the left side, the dog faces the camera with an inquisitive expression, while the right side humorously showcases the rear view, including its back and gently curled tail. The diptych is mounted on a light background and framed within a weathered, rustic wooden window frame with chipped white and brown paint. The vintage frame is suspended from a small metal chain and hangs against a neutral wall, adding a nostalgic, farmhouse-style presentation. This whimsical yet artistic portrait is characteristic of Bartz’s distinctive style blending humor, charm, and fine art composition.

These fine art photographs by Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography capture a scattered collection of small, vintage-style Polaroid photographs, all featuring dogs in various poses and settings. The image is softly focused around the edges, giving it a dreamlike, nostalgic quality. Some dogs are sitting or standing, while others are in motion, running or playing. The photos are in black and white, enhancing the timeless, documentary feel of the composition. This artful arrangement evokes themes of memory, companionship, and the emotional bond between humans and their canine companions. The visual rhythm and tonal consistency suggest a thoughtful curation, characteristic of Bartz’s intimate and expressive style in photographing animals, particularly dogs.

This whimsical fine art piece by Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography features a playful diorama enclosed in a shadow box. At the heart of the composition is a digitally altered image of a woman driving a blue Mini Cooper through a lush, green countryside. The backdrop includes rolling hills, trees, and a castle, adding a surreal, storybook feel. The scene is brought to life with miniature elements: a tiny deer figurine in the lower right corner and five small bottlebrush trees affixed to the top of the box, each standing on a golden base. The box's lid is decorated with a map, enhancing the travel-inspired fantasy narrative Stephanie Bartz is known for.

Fine art pieces from Stephanie Bartz Photography. The image shows a decorative throw pillow with a bright yellow background. The central subject is a cartoon-style bee character with a whimsical, childlike appearance. The bee has large, expressive eyes, striped body, blue-tinted wings, and a cheerful smile. It stands upright on two legs and has two antennae on its head. The background is decorated with a scattered pattern of small, stylized blue flowers or splashes, adding a playful, artistic feel.

This image shows a tote bag featuring a whimsical fine art design by Stephanie Bartz Photography. The artwork on the bag presents a playful, cartoon-like bee with a bright yellow and black striped body, two black antennae, wide eyes, and exaggerated wings. The bee stands upright with arms and legs, giving it a cheerful, anthropomorphic appearance. The background is a vibrant sky blue filled with stylized white flower shapes, enhancing the lively and fun tone of the piece. The overall style is bold and graphic, using thick black outlines and vibrant contrasting colors. Known for her creative and imaginative work, Stephanie Bartz infuses charm and joy into this design, making the tote bag both functional and artistically expressive.

A whimsical cartoon-style artwork by Wisconsin artist and photographer Stephanie Bartz, printed on a square pillow. The illustration features a stylized yellow humanoid figure with a round head, two black oval eyes, and a spring-like antenna curving from the top of its head. The figure’s body is triangular with outstretched arms—one pointing upward—and a pink heart on its chest. It stands on oval feet with pink and yellow spots. The blue background is filled with scattered black starburst shapes, giving a cosmic or outer-space feel. The figure’s playful design and vivid colors convey a childlike innocence and imaginative charm, consistent with Bartz’s signature artistic style, known for blending bold color with quirky, joyful expression.

This image shows a decorative throw pillow featuring a quirky cartoon illustration of an anthropomorphic cow. The cow has wide, expressive eyes, small horns, and a large pink snout. It’s dressed in a bright yellow dress with black shoes and is holding a blue drink with a straw in one hoof. The character has a humorous and playful appearance, standing upright like a person. The background of the pillow is filled with a variety of colorful, radiating floral and starburst patterns in pastel shades such as yellow, pink, teal, and light blue. The overall design is cheerful and whimsical, combining bold line art with soft, festive colors, making the pillow an eye-catching and fun piece of decorative home décor. Fine art from Wisconsin artist and photographer, Stephanie Bartz.

This image shows a decorative throw pillow featuring a charming and whimsical illustration of a cartoon owl. The owl, rendered in a sketchy, hand-drawn style, is light blue with exaggeratedly large eyes outlined in black and white, giving it a wide-eyed, curious expression. It sits perched on a simple black branch, which stretches horizontally across the lower part of the design. Surrounding the owl is a playful background filled with colorful, retro-style circular patterns resembling fireworks or stylized flowers in hues of yellow, pink, orange, teal, and blue. The contrast between the owl’s solid coloring and the vibrant, detailed background creates a cheerful and eye-catching effect. This design adds a fun, quirky touch ideal for eclectic or playful interior decor themes.

A surreal and eerie digital artwork featuring the upper torso and head of a humanoid figure with demonic or alien characteristics. The figure is viewed in profile, facing to the right, with its mouth open in a wide, unsettling grin that reveals sharp teeth. The skin appears textured or translucent, revealing a glowing spinal column that extends into the neck and head. The entire image is overlaid with a pattern of circular blue and red dots, creating a distorted, glitch-like effect reminiscent of vintage 3D visuals. The background is a dark, mottled blue, enhancing the sense of depth and otherworldliness. The atmosphere of the image is ominous and surreal, blending horror and science fiction aesthetics.

This fine art piece by artist and photographer Stephanie Bartz presents a haunting and abstract portrayal of the human torso, rendered in layered red and pink tones within a rectangular frame. The imagery evokes the aesthetic of a medical scan, revealing skeletal and internal anatomical forms that seem to float against a dark, textured backdrop. The surface is richly tactile, with cracked or veined patterns that add to its visceral quality. Though the subject resembles an X-ray, the piece moves beyond clinical depiction, delving into themes of vulnerability, embodiment, and introspection. Bartz’s work bridges the realms of photography and mixed media, transforming anatomical reference into a deeply expressive visual experience that invites viewers to contemplate the inner architecture of the self.

This artwork features a mirrored illustration of a crowned woman holding a selfie stick, referencing both modern social media culture and traditional iconography of royalty. The use of metallic textures and repeated heart motifs in the background add a playful, almost pop-art quality to the piece. This striking visual echoes themes found in contemporary fine art, notably within works like those from Stephanie Bartz Photography, where identity, femininity, and self-perception are explored with bold creativity. The juxtaposition of regal symbolism and modern technology invites viewers to reflect on how we portray ourselves and what we value in today’s visual culture.

This fine art piece by Stephanie Bartz Photography presents a stylized portrayal of a regal woman, blending traditional iconography with modern digital culture. Rendered in black and white against a vibrant, patterned red and pink background, the woman wears a crown, jeweled necklace, and sash adorned with medals, evoking a royal figure. In a playful twist, she holds a smartphone on a selfie stick, striking a posed expression that hints at self-awareness and cultural commentary. The contrast between her classic appearance and the contemporary act of taking a selfie invites viewers to reflect on themes of status and the merging of tradition with technology. This work exemplifies Bartz’s creative exploration of pop culture and visual storytelling through photography and mixed med

This fine art piece by Stephanie Bartz Photography blends humor and commentary in a stylized, pop-art inspired portrayal of a modern queen taking a selfie. The central figure, depicted in black and white with exaggerated expression and a dramatic updo, wears a royal crown and sash adorned with medals, combining traditional regal symbolism with contemporary elements. She holds a smartphone on a selfie stick, capturing her own image while exclaiming “hello” repeatedly in the background—a pattern that fills the entire backdrop with playful repetition. Gold embellishments highlight the crown and jewelry, adding a touch of glamour. This work cleverly addresses fame, self-image, and digital culture, merging historical iconography with modern social behaviors in a visually engaging and thought-provoking way.

This vibrant pop art-style image portrays a stylized, illustrated woman wearing a golden crown and regal sash, taking a selfie with a smartphone on a stick. Set against a pink polka dot background bordered with rhinestones, the composition playfully addressing celebrity and modern cultures. The exaggerated features, heavy makeup, and royal symbolism nod to glamour and blending contemporary digital habits with traditional portraiture. The image bears a humorous and ironic tone, reflecting influences of modern feminist art and commentary. It recalls the kind of witty and provocative visual storytelling seen in the fine art of Stephanie Bartz, a Wisconsin-based artist and photographer known for her unique, narrative-driven work. Bartz often blends whimsy with social reflection in her evocative imagery.

Mixed-media artwork by Stephanie Bartz Photography featuring a vintage-style illustration of a woman in old-fashioned attire with a bonnet, puffed sleeves, and apron. The figure is set against a vibrant, textured blue background with black floral or abstract patterning. The composition includes layered cut-out text reading “All Dolled Up and Messing Around,” with each phrase placed in separate sections and styled in contrasting fonts and colored borders. The overall effect combines nostalgic imagery with playful, subversive commentary, evoking themes of femininity and rebellion. The piece blends photography, illustration, and collage elements, characteristic of Bartz’s fine art approach. The whimsical, retro aesthetic is infused with a modern, ironic twist, inviting reflection on gender roles and societal expectations.

A vibrant collage artwork by fine artist and photographer, Stephanie Bartz, features a vintage-style illustration of a confident woman with short blond hair wearing a blue belted jacket. The woman stands with hands on her hips, exuding optimism. Behind her is a bold red background densely patterned with small white daisies that have yellow centers. Black-and-white cutout text reading “YOUR FUTURE LOOKS ROSY” is arranged diagonally across the image in an assertive, playful style. Along the left edge of the artwork, there’s a vertical strip adorned with green rhinestones, adding a tactile, embellished element. The overall aesthetic combines retro illustration with positive messaging, characteristic of Bartz’s whimsical and empowering collage work that blends nostalgic imagery with hopeful affirmations.

This mixed-media assemblage by fine artist Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography features a haunting, house-shaped shadow box that blends elements of the mystical and whimsical. The interior resembles a Ouija board, complete with the full alphabet, numbers, and the words “YES,” “NO,” and “GOOD BYE” painted in black on a distressed wooden background. A small clock sits near the roof’s peak, adding a sense of time or foreboding. A silhouetted black tree and a dark cutout figure of a girl with a hoop stand on the left, evoking eerie childhood memories. On the right, a delicate angel doll in a white dress with silver wings introduces a surreal, contrasting innocence to the piece’s darker tone.

This mixed-media collage piece by Wisconsin fine artist and photographer, Stephanie Bartz, features a vintage-style illustration of a woman dressed in a pink blouse with a bow tie and high-waisted belt, set against a background of teal floral motifs. The woman is smiling with one hand resting on her head, evoking a relaxed and satisfied mood. Text elements, created with a layered aesthetic using cut-out fonts on washi tape or patterned paper, read: “thankful for happy hour!” The words “happy” and “hour!” are highlighted in bold pink with black accents, adding emphasis and playful contrast. The piece blends retro charm with a contemporary, humorous tone, celebrating simple pleasures with a nostalgic flair typical of Bartz’s signature collage style.

This mixed-media collage fine art piece by Stephanie Bartz Photography features a vintage-style illustrated woman confidently posed in profile, wearing a vibrant blue dress with a white collar and a whimsical purple and gold paper crown. The background is a bold red-orange field filled with a repeating daisy pattern, creating a visually striking contrast with the figure. Overlaying the image are two cut-out strips of text that read: “Yes, I am the Princess” and “and the center of the Universe.” The playful composition combines retro aesthetics with a humorous and empowering message, evoking themes of self-worth, femininity, and individuality. The artwork blends photography, illustration, and text to form a unique, expressive visual statement with a distinctly handcrafted, collage-art feel.

This fine art collage by Stephanie Bartz Photography features a surreal black-and-white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair and glasses. The image is intentionally distorted by the placement of a smaller photograph over her face, misaligning her features to create a whimsical and thought-provoking composition. The overlay shows exaggerated lips pursed in a kiss and a wide, expressive eye, disrupting the symmetry of the original face and adding an element of playful abstraction. The work blends realism and illusion, inviting viewers to consider identity, perception, and expression. The collage technique and monochrome palette give the piece a vintage, dreamlike quality. This creative photographic artwork challenges traditional portraiture through its imaginative layering and bold visual juxtaposition.

The image is a black-and-white fine art portrait by Stephanie Bartz Photography. It features a woman with shoulder-length hair posed against a cloudy sky backdrop. Her expression appears neutral or slightly concerned. However, the portrait is altered as part of a surreal collage technique: exaggerated, mismatched facial features—large cartoon-like eyes and lips—have been superimposed onto her face, creating a playful yet unsettling effect. This artistic manipulation transforms the otherwise straightforward portrait into a piece of whimsical and surreal fine art. The image reflects Stephanie Bartz’s signature collage style, blending photography with visual distortion to challenge perception and conventional beauty. It stands out as a unique example of contemporary collage fine art portraiture.

This cyanotype photograph by fine art photographer Stephanie Bartz captures the delicate beauty of spring blossoms in a timeless, monochromatic blue palette. A tangle of flowering branches, likely cherry blossoms, reaches diagonally across the composition from the lower left to the upper right, their soft, cloud-like blooms contrasting vividly against a clear, expansive sky. The cyanotype process imbues the image with a dreamy, antique quality, enhancing the sense of stillness and quiet elegance. Each petal and branch is rendered in detailed silhouette, emphasizing organic texture and form. The overall composition feels airy and meditative, evoking the fleeting nature of seasonal change. The use of alternative photographic processes lends a hand-crafted, fine art character that aligns with Stephanie Bartz’s evocative, poetic visual style.

This image shows a narrow wooden boardwalk leading through sand dunes toward a calm ocean horizon under a moody, cloud-filled sky. The path is flanked by tall grasses and low shrubs, which appear dense and windblown, suggesting a coastal environment shaped by natural forces. The scene is rendered in a strong blue monochrome, giving it a surreal, almost dreamlike quality that contrasts with the organic textures of the beach and foliage. The clouds above are dark and brooding, casting dramatic shadows across the scene and adding a sense of stillness and anticipation. The beach in the distance appears untouched, emphasizing the serenity and remote nature of the setting captured in this atmospheric coastal landscape. Cyanotype fine art photography by Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography.

This image features a dense field of tall sunflowers, all facing forward, beneath a dramatic, cloud-streaked sky. The sunflowers appear silhouetted, their dark heads creating a jagged edge against the horizon. The image has been digitally altered with a monochromatic blue filter, giving it an artistic, almost surreal tone reminiscent of cyanotype photography. The rich texture of the sunflower leaves in the foreground contrasts with the smoothness of the sky, which is filled with moody, swirling clouds. The visual treatment creates a striking contrast between natural forms and stylized color, evoking a sense of calm introspection and artistic abstraction. The sunflowers’ upward growth symbolizes resilience and harmony with nature in an altered, dreamlike landscape. Fine art cyanotype photographs from Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography.

This image showcases a fine art cyanotype created by Stephanie Bartz of Stephanie Bartz Photography. The composition features a cluster of coneflowers with spiky, rounded centers and elongated petals, rendered in the rich, moody blue tones characteristic of the cyanotype process. The flowers dominate the foreground, their detailed textures highlighted by high contrast and soft light. In the background, a hazy thicket of foliage and additional blooms adds depth and an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The image has a nostalgic, ethereal quality that blends botanical beauty with a timeless photographic technique. Bartz’s work often captures the delicate interplay between nature and alternative photographic processes, and this cyanotype exemplifies her signature style—elegant, textural, and evocative of both memory and emotion through monochromatic artistry.