Brilliant Bulbs

presented by Fox Communities Credit Union

The Brilliant Bulbs community art display, made possible by Fox Communities Credit Union, transforms the CityDeck into an open-air gallery this winter. Each oversized bulb is painted or decorated by a local artist, showcasing a spectrum of color, imagination, and community pride. Experience the creativity that lights up downtown Green Bay this season.

Snowstorm

Beau’s design features a layered spray paint background of shades of blue, a field of splatter paint and large white snowflakes. The goal of this concept is to showcase the cold beauty of a winter storm.

Artist:

Beau Thomas

Bio:

Beau is an independent Green Bay artist. He’s been running his mural company Trackside Design for over 11 years and has completed 300+ mural projects across Northeast Wisconsin. His artwork has won awards, received frequent media coverage and gained the support of local leaders. Beau works to make communities more beautiful, vibrant and connected.

Candlelight

Sherry believes the warmth and reflections of candlelight feels like the holidays, and wants this piece to bring hope, light, and that warm seasonal feeling to each viewer. The piece is painted with oil paints and sealed with varnish.

Artist:

Sherry Paukner

Bio:

Sherry began her art journey at a young age, favoring oil pastels, while continuing to explore, particularly with gouache and watercolors. This year, Sherry’s art was selected by AWA for a Germantown competition where she received an “honorable mention.” You’ll find two of her pieces hanging on Two Rivers downtown banners.

Winter Glow

This bulb is a combination of two designs by Emma and William Melroy. The bottom half is an interpretation of a candle and the top half represents a lantern of light. A beacon of light for this winter season.

Artist:

Emma & William Melroy

BIO:

Emma is a 4th grader at Westwood Elementary in De Pere. She loves painting, sketching, and dance. She is always kind and a true leader. William is a kindergartner at Westwood. He has a new love of art and uses every color of the rainbow. He loves soccer, Lego creations, and his friends and family.

Giddy for Glitter

Danielle recently took in a stray kitten and found joy in his discovery of the world and boundless energy. This inspired Danielle to capture a Wisconsin critter for this project. The raccoon honors the local wildlife and displays some of the kitten’s contagious energy.

Artist:

Danielle Schultz

Bio:

Danielle is a local tattoo artist, professionally creating art, while continuing to dabble in other art forms, including painting. Outside of art, Danielle spends time hiking or walking trails, finding passion in local wildlife and nature.

Peace on Earth

Karen loves how whimsical gnomes always bring a smile to young and old. This gnome represents “PEACE” for all.

Artist:

Karen Neilson

Bio:

Karen is a self-taught artist deeply influenced by 30 years of working in various galleries. Karen has developed a profound connection to the delicate play between art and nature. Her passion is watercolor that captures the beauty of mountains and the serenity of the forest.

It's Pawsitively Winter in Green Bay!

Everyone loves cats and dogs! These silly pups and kitty's are WI proud and celebrating winter.

Artist:

Jessica Beauchamp

BIO:

Jessica has been called a "Jill of all trades" by many. While Jessica works as a mental health therapist and private investigator, the rest of Jessica’s time involves creative outlets, from building/remodeling houses to painting art pieces.

Gentle in the Harsh

Wintertime notoriously brings on winter "blues." I created my bulb as a reminder to find the glimmers and moments of gentleness when things feel heavy and dark.

Artist:

Paige Berg

BIO:

Paige is a local trauma-informed tattoo artist at Ink Shrink Tattoo, her private tattoo studio. Paige is also a registered art therapist and has a private practice therapy business.

Imagine Peace

This piece was inspired by the lyrics of John Lennon's "Imagine". A song about imagining the world living in peace without war and suffering.

Artist:

Kim Jankowski

Bio:

Kim, a Green Bay local, has contributed to several community art projects, including the creation of designs for The Einstein Project's Butterflies and Friends mural and Art Meets Heart at The Art Garage. Kim’s art focuses on acrylic and watercolor paintings, drawing, mixed media, and commissioned pet portraits.

Nice Day with Soda and Cat

After a nice, cold day, Jesus grabs a cream soda and watches the cars goes by as he drinks it. A cold cat joins him. Seeing that it’s shivering, Jesus sits scooches closer, warming the cat. It’s snowing hard, but it’s a nice, cold day—with a cat and a soda.

Artist Name:

Jesus Michael Mancha

BIO:

Jesus is a 6th grader at John Dewey. He enjoys creating characters and scenes from his imagination, using art as a way to express himself. This design is inspired by two things Jesus loves: winter and Manga, the Japanese comics. When Jesus grows up, he wants to be a Mangaka (a Japanese Manga artist).

Snow Globe

Something about a new snowfall is so peaceful. This piece was created with decoupaged images and a resin mold. The mold was then drilled to accommodate LED fairy lights. Salt wash, glass bead gel and glitter provide dimension and texture. Kimberlee hopes the joy of making it is felt by viewers.

Artist:

Kimberlee Conrad

Bio:

Kimberlee is an East Coast native who now spends time between DePere and Florida. Kimberlee has been making art forever and will paint anything, including custom furniture. Some smaller pieces can be seen at N.E.W. Beads and Jewelry in Green Bay. In addition to art, Kimberlee enjoys travel and biking.

Santa

Santa has always inspired Lisa’s artistic vision. By painting him inside a bulb, she aims to capture the enchantment and wonder of the holiday season. This setting transforms a simple ornament into a magical world, inviting viewers to imagine Santa preparing for his Christmas Eve journey.

Artist:

Lisa Gegare

BIO:

Lisa is a multidisciplinary artist working in acrylic painting, photography, cyanotype, and fiber art. Many of her works combine multiple media. She has exhibited at the Neville Public Museum, the Miller Art Museum, the Rahr-West, and the Austin Straubel Airport.

Celestial Observance

Rainbows glow with prismatic pulses and rhythm. The sky is chaotic and time is not real. Sun illuminates her glow, guiding the planets into alignment. Moon watches and smiles, her reflection guiding the glow of Sun. All will be well with time.

Artist:

Megan Kajal Jain

BIO:

Megan is a tattoo artist, henna artist, and painter. Megan earned a BFA from UW-Madison and currently tattoo at Davys_Inks in Algoma. Her work blends surreal imagery with elements of nature and the cosmos eyes, hills, and galaxies intertwining to explore connection.

Warm Lights over a Winter Hill's Night

This artwork depicts a whimsical winter landscape. A snowy road leads to a cozy house beneath a vivid, swirling sky. Stylized trees with seasonal lights evoke a festive, dreamlike feeling. The flowing shapes and bold colors blend warmth and cold, movement and calm, suggesting a magical winter evening filled with energy and serenity.

Artist:

Nicole Zimmer

Bio:

Nicole is an amateur Midwest artist whose art portrays her viewpoint of life and nature. Drawing influence from Degas, Matisse, and Picasso, she creates with acrylic paint, but continues to explore other mediums. Nicole has a BA in Graphic Design and has participated in local public art projects and competitions throughout the state.

Let It Go

Heidi’s bulb utilized the abstract spill art technique, pouring acrylic onto the surface, allowing the paint to flow and create unique patterns and colors. Heidi used colors from Frozen’s Anna and Elsa attire. Although their worlds collided, love prevailed. With two daughters, Heidi experiences a gamut of emotions daily, yet her daughters’ relationship remains steadfast.

Artist:

Heidi Blattner

BIO:

Heidi, a mother of two tweens, is a dental hygienist and myofunctional therapist by day, but in her leisure time, she enjoys exploring different artistic mediums, such as drawing, painting, cake and cookie decorating, or simply chalk art with her daughters. For Heidi, art represents a vital escape, providing relaxation and an outlet for creativity.

Echoes of Evergreen

Billie’s bulb puts a twinkle in your eye with shimmering glitter over textured branches of a Christmas tree. The cloudy, blue-sky shines above the tree with a gold star topper and snow lightly falls upon the whispering branches of the tree.

Artist:

Billie Steiner

BIO:

Billie Jo Steiner is a Wisconsin-based abstract artist whose work blends emotion, movement, and individuality. Her paintings are rich in texture and energy, often featuring bold color palettes and expressive compositions that invite personal interpretation. Inspired by both inner reflection and the natural chaos of life, Billie’s art captures moments of transformation and clarity.

Bright Ideas with a POP of Color!

The piece is inspired by covering everyday objects in miniature mirror tiles, creating playful light reflections (like a disco ball). This 3D light bulb, featuring hints of green and gold, celebrates bright ideas and local spirit. Each hand-placed mirror is sealed in epoxy, reflecting energy, motion, and the joy of creativity.

Artist:

Melanie Boreham

BIO:

Melanie is a Certified Balloon Artist and graphic designer who owns POP of Color – Green Bay Balloons. Originally from Los Angeles, she brings a West Coast love of color, creativity, and bold ideas to the Midwest. With her design background and hands-on art experience, she creates pieces that celebrate light, balance, and joy.

Snowy Village

This design portrays a tranquil winter village inspired by a charming downtown. Soft snow drapes the streets, where glowing lights illuminate cozy storefronts and homes, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The artwork captures the magic of a quiet stroll after a fresh snowfall, serene, picturesque, and full of seasonal wonder.

Artist:

Shealynn Wegner

BIO:

Shealynn is a Planner at ISG, passionate about making communities better places to live through thoughtful planning and design. Shealynn is also involved at the Chamber of Commerce, Current Young Professionals, and the Leadership Green Bay cohort. Outside of work, Shealynn spends time with family, traveling, and trying new restaurants around town.

Lighting the Way by Cultivating Joy

This bulb symbolizes the ADRC’s mission. The snowflakes and sparkling background remind all that joy comes from uniqueness and shining light back into the world. The silhouettes represent the diversity of the people they serve, and the winding path illustrates their commitment to moving forward together, ensuring everyone has resources to experience joy, inclusion, and independence.

Artist:

ADRC of Brown County

Bio:

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Brown County is dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. The ADRC believes in fostering an environment of creativity, radical inclusion, and the profound power of joyful expression to strengthen and unite the community.

Illuminating Bay Beach

Using Bob Ross techniques, this piece captures the northern lights dancing above a waterfall at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Madison’s favorite places in Green Bay. Viewers are encouraged to rediscover the light that connects us all, remembering that creativity shines in everyone, and that art has the power to brighten our community.

Artist:

Phoenix Madison Taylor

(Creative Phoenix Art)

Bio:

Madison is a Wisconsin-based artist and certified Bob Ross Instructor who creates vibrant, universe-inspired paintings, exploring the beauty, mystery, and emotion of nature and imagination. Through Creative Phoenix Art, Madison unites people with collaborative art experiences from Paint & Pour classes to public art adventure. Her work invites viewers to remember the wonder that exists in every moment.

Ornamental II

This is a fresh take on an illustration she created a couple years back of a reindeer surrounded by boldly patterned ornaments. The digital piece was done in two colors (red and gold) and was given a faux shine for the impression of being printed with foil. The original creation process was a lot of fun, but it was especially exciting to adapt the design for this project, swapping the usual digital tools (tablet and stylus) for analog ones (palette knives, acrylics, and a LOT of artist tape).

Artist:

Carolyn Paplham

BIO:

Carolyn Paplham is a designer and illustrator from De Pere. She divides most of her time between creating eye-catching graphics, drawing fantastical creatures, and crafting vivid worlds to contain them all. While her artistic interests are fairly eclectic (a useful trait when working with clients!), story and character are her first loves. She is currently working on writing both her first picture book and graphic novel.

Brilliant Bulbs Sponsor

Thank you to our generous sponsor, Fox Communities Credit Union, for making the Brilliant Bulbs possible

"Let It Glow" CityDeck Holiday Lights Sponsors/Supporters

The "Let It Glow" CityDeck lights are made possible by our generous sponsors/supporters:

American Foods Group

Green Bay Packers Give Back

Prevea

Wisconsin Public Service

C.H. Robinson

The City Of Green Bay