Alaina is the youngest of the three sisters and has always loved to explore and expand her amazing artistic capabilities. With her sisters and family pup always by her side, she discovered her love of nature while fishing for Northern Pike and Bluegill on Minnesota’s lakes and exploring the woods of her family’s property. One of Alaina’s favorite childhood memories is sitting beside her grandmother at the dining room table, learning how to paint the flora and fauna she experienced outdoors every day. Alaina has pushed herself to experience and master many different forms of artistic media including, but certainly not limited to: acrylic, watercolor, multimedia, and linocut stamp work. At White Pine Artworks, Alaina has combined her love for the outdoors with her passion for art to create the unique pieces she makes today. Alaina hopes her artwork will inspire others to enjoy the natural world and explore their artistic gifts as well.

The middle sibling of the three sisters, Abby has always enjoyed the outdoors. With her childhood dog, Max, by her side, she spent most of her childhood exploring the wooded acres on the family’s homestead and trying to catch the many frogs that resided in the nearby bog. Abby began to document her encounters with nature when she was just 12 years old. She began to photograph, draw, and write about the birds, plants, fish, animals, and wonder about the natural world that she found outdoors. To conserve the environment which has become so entwined with her sense of self, Abby has committed herself to a career in natural resources management. Abby hopes to one day become an Aquatic Ecologist to ensure everyone can also have an opportunity to enjoy unparalleled experiences in the outdoors.

Mackenna is the oldest of the three sisters. Growing up in the Northwoods of Minnesota has fueled her love for the outdoors. She was raised with a fishing pole in hand, and alongside her sisters and parents, has been able to experience many of the great lakes, rivers, and nature areas that Minnesota and the Midwest have to offer. Long walks in the woods, or days spent on the lake are her favorites. Mackenna spent her college years in California obtaining a degree in Marketing and Sport Administration. She currently resides in Chicago and works for the Chicago Blackhawks. Visiting Minnesota and her family is always a priority. Her sisters’ appreciation and growing interest in the making of art encompassing the amazing aspects of the outdoors continue to inspire Mackenna every day. In relation to White Pine Artworks, she assists with the business and marketing side of the company and wants to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn more about the beauty and amazement that nature has to offer.