tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53642067546289890402024-03-05T00:12:04.313-06:00WonderWONDER -- My journey capturing moments of God's wonder on canvas by Pamela RuschmanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-78697339473554388302024-01-07T09:04:00.003-06:002024-01-07T09:04:51.456-06:00Childhood memories and muses<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3BnIyRGGly9fBvp9WW0_4XArYaxU_ndFbVZXlpTVhL6ne8FJfwXafA-jBpdPkRTJ909IdWFlD4F03rbifAhsr83cYFBfRSUyGffm8VSCSa0DrwSW__Xd3RxZP25qG8zycd6RifdRisN_JX7Eu8JQONu5HlJ9eo-pgx4mqfNNqy-wnuFo-nzIQJNwAM26/s3881/hermansonfarm21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="3881" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3BnIyRGGly9fBvp9WW0_4XArYaxU_ndFbVZXlpTVhL6ne8FJfwXafA-jBpdPkRTJ909IdWFlD4F03rbifAhsr83cYFBfRSUyGffm8VSCSa0DrwSW__Xd3RxZP25qG8zycd6RifdRisN_JX7Eu8JQONu5HlJ9eo-pgx4mqfNNqy-wnuFo-nzIQJNwAM26/s320/hermansonfarm21.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>2023 marked a year of many changes. Including the sale of my childhood home. My parents owned the farm for 64 years, providing a wealth of beauty for a young girl who loved being outside. In the aerial photo above, you can see the spidery paths that were used by the cows to go under the highway through the cattle tunnel, and out to pasture for the day. You get to know every inch of the land when you are searching for those cows who want to linger before evening milking.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPf8MTU5EvEfnCFIEasZ2i_JSorwkaaRB4ZGGtImcYfcnzPd_WmpRbdlFnR24NqXijWu25djN3O_QUMWcWOQY-wd8RK14fOPlDd51lI0w6pMzNO0m2YE0nlw5WkZElBHFdDMut8R6EghZmhYGtjSscZR19Z6r13mwAQuUvaq_J2mi1cjrziVQMSqgIetL/s4031/hermansonfarm23.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2565" data-original-width="4031" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPf8MTU5EvEfnCFIEasZ2i_JSorwkaaRB4ZGGtImcYfcnzPd_WmpRbdlFnR24NqXijWu25djN3O_QUMWcWOQY-wd8RK14fOPlDd51lI0w6pMzNO0m2YE0nlw5WkZElBHFdDMut8R6EghZmhYGtjSscZR19Z6r13mwAQuUvaq_J2mi1cjrziVQMSqgIetL/s320/hermansonfarm23.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cows were always eager to go out to pasture.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7rGEWGCpiZbxrLoTSs4xacLlUsHgV_gGolZMG40D4p5MmSYrZW7xr0_xKcOTbITpWuyli6OWs70UsOwv36hTMPfOGQ1rEhxFdO-WZVreybW7AB0Joq_sSNvT55HJAokYaUCi6lrS7KE58WsZFDP-U1O0MeA8JrYhxnMfsNYCQNqQRRCy910BUsbpImq5/s4032/hermansonfarm9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7rGEWGCpiZbxrLoTSs4xacLlUsHgV_gGolZMG40D4p5MmSYrZW7xr0_xKcOTbITpWuyli6OWs70UsOwv36hTMPfOGQ1rEhxFdO-WZVreybW7AB0Joq_sSNvT55HJAokYaUCi6lrS7KE58WsZFDP-U1O0MeA8JrYhxnMfsNYCQNqQRRCy910BUsbpImq5/s320/hermansonfarm9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSZV3d_nS0O6iHjkdfp3GaarsOSvNxgTSnJNom95sTyGvsz4oenYzovI1zRGWuhshkk7hPVcGXemSBTyJ5bSpu9Ce3WKVP31cfe8HMowDj80PCrv0XuzA52Cp85o60peSFyph5kCwbcqHPaHMYI38WuIlgopF2J9_QtLk8kSbCO_2EYHPAYlM9sqyS6Mh/s4608/pamela%20ruschman%20mushroom%20painting%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSZV3d_nS0O6iHjkdfp3GaarsOSvNxgTSnJNom95sTyGvsz4oenYzovI1zRGWuhshkk7hPVcGXemSBTyJ5bSpu9Ce3WKVP31cfe8HMowDj80PCrv0XuzA52Cp85o60peSFyph5kCwbcqHPaHMYI38WuIlgopF2J9_QtLk8kSbCO_2EYHPAYlM9sqyS6Mh/s320/pamela%20ruschman%20mushroom%20painting%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weeks before the sale was finalized, I wandered the land and spent some time reflecting in my favorite little valley last spring. Here I found such a gift from God - a beautiful log covered with mushrooms. The sun illuminated the plein air painting location and it was a perfect way to say goodbye to this much-loved land. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYoH2bXsTzScDWhrPhL44yhkTcTq22IvzuIGxgYQFqETlsMmK1RPX7vyJavr0L2tM84AG1t4B0L9gN1dutJdbgQ3WYoczwz6eM9zNrPaUnk-yjK6yUJ7iwu4PmXj1BBeWo3PFlMkv6vtC0Qeqn5MdXwVw63tvzPNZPMCdpCG6n0BNEMwMtMWf1i0eyeNp/s3920/hermansonfarm18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2839" data-original-width="3920" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYoH2bXsTzScDWhrPhL44yhkTcTq22IvzuIGxgYQFqETlsMmK1RPX7vyJavr0L2tM84AG1t4B0L9gN1dutJdbgQ3WYoczwz6eM9zNrPaUnk-yjK6yUJ7iwu4PmXj1BBeWo3PFlMkv6vtC0Qeqn5MdXwVw63tvzPNZPMCdpCG6n0BNEMwMtMWf1i0eyeNp/s320/hermansonfarm18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And while cleaning out the home, we uncovered my first oil painting set. I remember this day in High School like it was yesterday - so magical and has lead to a lifetime of joy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4JCvTjPIcf8qtR8R1QrI4k0UWIsbMLK8q4XBNo9sgI76p4IkCwmySYcPdWcKoueRKxATzWrEMt2ik8g7ysZgI2DHRkJl17oLpgeSUN68lH-A4k_akfwpMis_O0pOlMsWN5mI5D75wdM_u75NY0tyhVHZWirQmrdWbXAPjPOV_xvSat9k3SeoBCGlgBtA/s4032/hermansonfarm38.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4JCvTjPIcf8qtR8R1QrI4k0UWIsbMLK8q4XBNo9sgI76p4IkCwmySYcPdWcKoueRKxATzWrEMt2ik8g7ysZgI2DHRkJl17oLpgeSUN68lH-A4k_akfwpMis_O0pOlMsWN5mI5D75wdM_u75NY0tyhVHZWirQmrdWbXAPjPOV_xvSat9k3SeoBCGlgBtA/s320/hermansonfarm38.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As kids, we spent many fall months helping my Dad prepare bittersweet that was harvested for florists in Madison. I gathered a handful, picked off the leaves and took the final photo of the land and home that was so well-loved and full of memories. It is a little "bittersweet" but we are excited for the new family that will now call it home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-37966077003465827562021-05-14T08:51:00.011-05:002021-05-14T08:51:52.397-05:00You're Invited<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSBppWlp7b5hyRRxVYqJl9Cb_tWqjnyuoCi49jSKbVWLbJbOZ9fTAnelvC7jdfg-d-Xfr8Eh3ZM_vkMIVCzGh8Gz-7bwLtnPb-AsxQUMZHZGJdR5ZeFbaPiUFXj1PBYsxCQ1ET2dlEI1D/s1000/Spring+Art+Tour.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSBppWlp7b5hyRRxVYqJl9Cb_tWqjnyuoCi49jSKbVWLbJbOZ9fTAnelvC7jdfg-d-Xfr8Eh3ZM_vkMIVCzGh8Gz-7bwLtnPb-AsxQUMZHZGJdR5ZeFbaPiUFXj1PBYsxCQ1ET2dlEI1D/s320/Spring+Art+Tour.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I'm so pleased to announce this fabulous Art Tour that is just weeks away. It's the first tour in my new studio location in New Glarus, WI. The hours are 10-5 pm daily June 4-6 with 29 artists across 19 locations. It's a rare chance to see working artists with a variety of media including pottery, jewelry, oil painting, sculpture and more. Go to<a href="http://www.mhaaa.org"> www.mhaaa.org</a> for a complete map and details about the event. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here's what to expect if you visit me on the tour. Parking is easy at my home. The garage will be converted into a gallery space with LOTS of paintings. I'll be doing an ongoing demo so you can see my work in progress. Then just a few steps inside the side door you can see my studio space - where I will have even more paintings on display! I've always worked in tiny spaces, so rather than dwell on the limitations of a small space, I'll focus on the positives. In this new studio I have an amazing view of these horses -- our neighbors. And yes, you will see more horse paintings in my near future. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDvBnLaFmVCtxo3aKtnycRA_6pUBV3LDIxPKIjPskzE9oVg3E0XyWR1bJlJ2lyVFGbjfwEP7fd3EegnaJ2ezzucrAfANG0g9gpESqfENtpeqXmmTxIcjaN7AMy2JiWwj1VKlIOP1B799A/s2048/horse+neighbors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDvBnLaFmVCtxo3aKtnycRA_6pUBV3LDIxPKIjPskzE9oVg3E0XyWR1bJlJ2lyVFGbjfwEP7fd3EegnaJ2ezzucrAfANG0g9gpESqfENtpeqXmmTxIcjaN7AMy2JiWwj1VKlIOP1B799A/s320/horse+neighbors.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Studio view</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new studio also has a door and nice windows. Two more positives! I've always had a studio inside my home, with a 20 foot walk to the kitchen, bathroom, and being a Mom all these years. This studio is situated so maybe down the road we might be able to bump out a wall for a little extra space. And for those who know me, I also spend a fair amount of time with my easel outside doing plein air painting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you visit New Glarus, we have a charming downtown with great shops and restaurants. A beautiful bike trail and a winery just minutes from our doorstep. It's a view you don't want to miss. The world-famous brewery is not open until the fall, but you can always pick up beer at the local grocery store. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have travelled many of these roads that will lead you to the other studios on the tour. You will not be disappointed with the artistic treasures and beauty around each and every corner. Hope to see you June 4-6! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-2394129123936135292020-12-19T08:20:00.003-06:002020-12-19T08:23:27.160-06:00It's Like Seeing An Old Friend Again<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUFa1THtok5vtp0EdvXSdAzmqBb3-ksHRo_X8P1evdzMNeEdFl9sHcsvt31Z7mX4vT1mSY0LYRqbiSU8fS_cRi-wP4Gb653aimzR-k2bTDwnM8uS78QyMU2oWUKwtBRG8R4hxk_zFAAee/s2048/Green+County+Winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUFa1THtok5vtp0EdvXSdAzmqBb3-ksHRo_X8P1evdzMNeEdFl9sHcsvt31Z7mX4vT1mSY0LYRqbiSU8fS_cRi-wP4Gb653aimzR-k2bTDwnM8uS78QyMU2oWUKwtBRG8R4hxk_zFAAee/s320/Green+County+Winter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green County (WI) is where I was born and raised. After more than 30 years living in the Milwaukee area, our family decided to move back to the Driftless Region of Wisconsin. Even though I have traveled back and forth countless times over these 30 years, it's as if I'm seeing an old friend again. Now is my time to explore and rediscover the land that is home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During this year of COVID, everything was like a giant snowglobe, shaken up weekly, sometimes daily. Our world has changed forever. Some businesses thrive, while others struggle. Families are heartbroken as we are apart from loved ones. We all hope and pray the snowglobe will be upright and unshaken as we move into 2021!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like many artists, nothing about the year is normal. Events are cancelled. I had one gallery close its doors. On the bright side, the organizers of the Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour in the Cedarburg area went ahead with a safe, socially distanced tour and it was a huge success for all who participated. I'm grateful for everyone who stopped in to see me one last time in my garage gallery in Mequon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was able to venture out plein air painting and did a few demos over the summer at the Cedarburg Art Museum. Now I'm creating a new body of work for the 2021 Gallery and Exhibit season. Keep watching for details of a studio tour in the Driftless Area scheduled for early June....come see my new studio!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW8i_uJ5IGTAexnRD1ABZ6-kyRv1PiT1vnDb1i7sIGs48ja_kHrecjQHj8Ntu2BhWQu29QNjVblB_QWVvA9WkwpRisOXu_0EEBbOpMM5HM4M4bWFPSaweTBH8Oz75YclpgjnpXeKyyKNZ/s2048/IMG_7409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixW8i_uJ5IGTAexnRD1ABZ6-kyRv1PiT1vnDb1i7sIGs48ja_kHrecjQHj8Ntu2BhWQu29QNjVblB_QWVvA9WkwpRisOXu_0EEBbOpMM5HM4M4bWFPSaweTBH8Oz75YclpgjnpXeKyyKNZ/s320/IMG_7409.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A painting session before the firm lock down in March. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The farm cat was anxious to help me mix paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkaJa8PL34dI4wES597HydDbCCXv52OcYeCJyz8u0fVppUiuHVTVh-ca28Y-5Kw5ItI-wubIl1vFYDEW9RU13MZyiCUHKe6iiANc8i1DjEA7Q4gzUNxnA920OfhCzrGnkCEtf9vSy0V0S/s2048/Art+Museum+Plein+Air+Action+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1695" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkaJa8PL34dI4wES597HydDbCCXv52OcYeCJyz8u0fVppUiuHVTVh-ca28Y-5Kw5ItI-wubIl1vFYDEW9RU13MZyiCUHKe6iiANc8i1DjEA7Q4gzUNxnA920OfhCzrGnkCEtf9vSy0V0S/s320/Art+Museum+Plein+Air+Action+Photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Demo at Cedarburg Art Museum, summer 2020</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLHQYZb24Z6uP3pYkhEAxOdTkhuOcw4cH1fWm54GLPDSTXTGAA9qhu12ysCgJ1Ko77QeNtzpTbYlQc_Bbk1ee9U8CgRgJI4cLjiADerCb5yF0q-sM0EBGGmcq4Ip4GHyAE_jHdSnuZY6O/s2048/IMG_4575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Painting sunflowers near Lake Country </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielVsyxQRtXbEm8R9wh-hJtoESB9Pq6JMz-l93rnG6dxbw9n1jh-OVz0H1FeT9Q2uTMDoq_n9Ux5GhEN8_4w94snDX_genU_P2Cc6Pc22lIqUBXEm2DPOIhje3raMDHE6vu6Oag9AGp1Fu/s2048/IMG_7690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEielVsyxQRtXbEm8R9wh-hJtoESB9Pq6JMz-l93rnG6dxbw9n1jh-OVz0H1FeT9Q2uTMDoq_n9Ux5GhEN8_4w94snDX_genU_P2Cc6Pc22lIqUBXEm2DPOIhje3raMDHE6vu6Oag9AGp1Fu/s320/IMG_7690.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plein Air in New Glarus, WI</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUt0WtUR6jNfX-v1qNInOK49YZavyyZFDz3hXE_pNnQIUiXhxxUbSuQTmBX7Z9faa5oGNdsZdS87PTS_nbEO0h6OKL0HITuOsjS_9bk7HgJdAz0mJKCePn7VU9yVX-j8sE50RujV40k3gT/s3094/Light+as+a+Feather.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So I've found it important to find areas where I can introduce a touch of warmth into the gray palette before my easel. One of my favorite spots to paint locally is in Richfield. <br />
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This beautiful historic mill is a bold red and perfect for these overcast days.</div>
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While painting this, a sweet smiley face kept staring at me...see it?</div>
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Sometimes we stop at the local pub to warm up and have a little Brandy Old Fashioned and Cheese Balls appetizer. Hey, it's what Wisconsin winter plein air painters do. By the way Bilda's Friess Lake Pub serves an awesome BOF.</div>
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Yummy at Bildas.</div>
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Another gray day painting underway. Met a wonderful farm couple who shared their history on this beautiful farm near Fredonia. </div>
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Finishing up. And low and behold, there was a corner bar just down the road, so we stopped in for a BOF. Then decided to paint one more small study in their backyard. </div>
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My search for color led me to a local farm to paint the sheep. Their warm fur against the cool snow was a fun challenge. This will certainly become a larger studio painting. My models left for a while, but then re assumed their pose in perfect position for a few hours. What fun it was to observe them!</div>
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Hints of warmth with the manure spreader and sheep and hay. </div>
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It was a wonderful January. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-86504031596865154442019-12-13T09:31:00.000-06:002019-12-13T09:31:47.878-06:00A Mother's LoveDuring the Holiday Season, it's not uncommon to remember and cherish the memories of those longer with us. I recently had a conversation with a fellow artist about losing a parent - who also guided and encouraged their artistic path. The void of losing a parent seems amplified during this season and I want to take a few moments to remember my mother, Ursula, who taught me so much about art.<br />
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Looking back at my childhood, we lived in a simple farmhouse outside a very small community. My mother immigrated here from Germany in her early 20s, married my father and they eventually settled here.<br />
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Our home farm</div>
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Little did I know it then, but my mother had some of her books shipped from Germany and decorated our farmhouse with pages from these publications. Later, she purchased art prints of many great masters and soon the entire house was a mini museum. We had prints of "Portrait of a Child" from Peter Paul Rubens. See picture below.</div>
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About 1966? My mother and grandmother and big brother. </div>
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Rubens portrait to the right.</div>
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Van Gogh behind the Christmas Tree.</div>
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Some of her books from Germany she used for color plates and framed.</div>
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After a Scrabble game...Renior above the piano.</div>
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As the years went on, we had "The Milkmaid" print by Vermeer framed in our dining room, Renoir above the piano, Degas in the bathroom and Durer in my bedroom. </div>
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As a child I had the opportunity to enjoy these prints all around our home and I had no idea the impact it would make in my life at the time. As parents, our influence is great. Expose your children to music and art, they need it now more than ever! It is a great gift. </div>
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In the past few weeks, I have started on new paintings - low and behold they are a mother/child theme! It just dawned on me yesterday and this is why I'm taking the time to write. God's whisper in my ear to paint what is in my heart.</div>
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Mother/child theme...works in progress in studio.</div>
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This is our family and our last group picture with our Mom before she passed away. </div>
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In her Bible, she underlined a passage and wrote my name next to it. It is now on my easel and a reminder for my daily living. She knew my love of the sunsets. <br />
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Psalms 19: 1-4...How clearly the sky reveals God's glory! How plainly it shows what he has done! Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next. No speech or words are used, no sound is heard; yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth. God made a home in the sky for the sun.</div>
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Now I would be remiss if I didn't thank my Dad who has also made a big impact on my life by sharing his love of the land. My heart sings when I can be out exploring, hiking and painting in that farm country and I'm forever grateful to being a simple farm kid. </div>
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Thankful for the beauty you shared!</div>
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And as my mother so beautifully ended every correspondence....Love and Peace. </div>
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Our annual "first" outing winter selfie on Nov. 1</div>
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Painting the colors of autumn with snow on the ground.</div>
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Since then, we have only been able to paint one other time as the snow has disappeared close to Lake Michigan. During one of our adventures, we found a beautiful farm and the owner allowed us to paint there. </div>
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Painting late in the day near Holy Hill.</div>
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Of course, we had to take a break for a Brandy Old Fashioned to warm up. Here's my painting partner Lynn Rix on the right. Cheers!</div>
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It truly feels like yesterday when I was painting in a field of sunflowers. But I love all the Wisconsin seasons and will now settle into the quiet season.</div>
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Insect experts say it's been the worst spring gnat season in 22 years. Just when the weather is delightful and there's a new season to explore, these pesky bugs make it difficult to work outdoors.</div>
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Closer to Lake Michigan we've had fewer problems with gnats compared to what I recently experienced in SW Wisconsin. The Gnat-pocalypse is real!</div>
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Recent springtime Plein Air pieces</div>
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Started this painting last week near Blanchardville and was immediately divebombed by the gnats. Worked on it for a few hours before my bug spray ran out and I ran out of patience as the gnats won the battle. The painting will be finished in the studio and I will pick all the dead gnats out of my painting and palette. Besides, my models kept "moo-ving" on me anyway. </div>
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Until the gnats go away and anticipating a bumper crop of mosquitos this year, I'll bring out my trusted head net and other bug battling gear for the months ahead. </div>
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It's that time of the year when the beloved Lilac is in full bloom and I'm attempting to catch its splendor on canvas. As most of you know, I spend a lot of my time in pastures and barnyards with beautiful animals, so this opportunity to nestle myself amongst the blossoms is a real aromatherapy treat! Now if only we could figure out a "lilac" scratch and sniff feature for the paintings to keep that experience alive for a lifetime.</div>
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I set up shop surrounded by purple glory!</div>
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Painted earlier in the week wearing mittens to paint as it was overcast and chilly.</div>
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First Night: The three Wisconsin painters....a long journey with lots of gear, but we made it!</div>
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The workshop was held in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, near Franconia. Led by Stapleton Kearns, a fabulous New England artist full of talent and wit. <br />
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Our fearless leader....artist Stapleton Kearns</div>
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We met for breakfast as a group, followed by a demo from Stapleton, afternoon painting on site, then evening dinner/lecture. Three full days of adventure which were slightly interrupted by fierce winds (record setting actually) and blizzard conditions. Day one painting conditions were picture perfect, but things went downhill from there. <br />
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During the evening hours, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Inn, followed by a lecture about artists including Seago, Gruppe and Hibbard. The inn was such a perfect location for a small workshop as we were able to store our painting gear in the lower level. Quaint, friendly and very New England. <br />
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Day two demo....notice we are just a little colder</div>
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The winds picked up overnight and conditions kept deteriorating throughout day two. But that didn't stop us. We ventured outside to another full afternoon of painting. There were many easels that were swept away by the wind gusts, some cursing and lots of laughter that ended the day. And maybe just a few cocktails.<br />
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Here's a photo of Michel's easel (yes he paints HUGE) and how he has weighted down his set up with a cinder block. Even that didn't prevent his easel from tumbling.</div>
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Day three went from bad to worse - in terms of weather. Most of us stayed inside to do indoor painting exercises, but a few ventured out in the blizzard conditions including my crazy Wisconsin friends Lynn and Lori. <br />
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The three WI girls, Lynn, Lori & Pam</div>
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So I was asked by a fellow artist ...what was my take away? Let me bring you back to Knitting Needles, Mashed Potatoes and Lost Sheep. Stapleton will hopefully write a book someday, he is full of colorful stories and experience. The knitting needles refer to those areas of a painting (think winter shadows) that can look like long horizontal daggers, or too many trees all upright (same size). Mashed potatoes are those areas of paintings that are simply overworked and looking all mushy. Lost sheep are sweet creatures...but also refer to areas of paintings that don't connect with the overall harmony or are wandering off the painting, you need to find them and bring them back to the canvas. At least these are my interpretations of his fun filled workshop. </div>
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A windchill of -8 our last morning before we caught our flight, but the sun was out!</div>
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Our group that final morning....minus a few who had to leave because of the blizzard. Our instructor Stapleton has coffee in hand.</div>
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A parting note: It was such a pleasure to connect with the other artists in the workshop during these three days. We all became friends, shared ideas, concerns and dreams. No matter where we live and work, the goal is common: to create art that touches the soul. That's our common language.</div>
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As an enthusiastic winter plein air painter, I'm happy to say we finally have a beautiful blanket of white covering our landscape. If you are in the Milwaukee area, we have an exhibit at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (2nd floor) through Jan. 29th where you can see more than 70 paintings, most are plein air works in all seasons. </div>
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First day of 2019. A little tired from a festive night on New Year's Eve, but the cold weather was a good wake up!</div>
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During this paint out, I kept humming "My Little Red Wagon" by Miranda Lambert. Even though this appears to be an old manure spreader!</div>
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"My Little Red Wagon" sold to a new collector in Alabama, 12 x 10, oil</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-38640217496071083772017-04-28T12:56:00.000-05:002017-04-28T12:56:13.213-05:00Milwaukee PBS Great TV Auction It's has been a great honor to be selected as the Wisconsin Collection Artist for the 2017 PBS Great TV Auction. The auction begins today, April 28 and continues through May 6 on Channel 36. <br />
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To learn more about my paintings and inspiration, take a couple of minutes to view the segment that appeared on the Arts Page. Here is the link: <br />
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My painting of "Buttercup" was inspired by my childhood on the family farm in rural Blanchardville located in Southwest Wisconsin. The original oil painting and 100 prints, including 10 remarques will be offered for bidding. <br />
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The original oil painting "Buttercup" 14 x 11</div>
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An example of one of the 10 remarques that will be available during the auction</div>
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Signing prints at Milwaukee Public TV</div>
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Please support our wonderful PBS programming - watch and bid! The auction runs April 28-May 6 from 3 pm - 11 pm. THANKS!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-19055215489735006972017-01-12T07:07:00.000-06:002017-01-12T07:07:16.961-06:00Get outside and play!You've heard this before from parents and teachers....get outside and play! That's how winter plein air painters feel about the snow. We are excited about the many creative opportunities with the winter landscape. <br />
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All are invited to see more than 55 winter plein air paintings at the "Painting the Winter Muse" exhibit. My painting buddy Lynn Rix and I have been tucking away winter paintings for five seasons to share our enthusiasm for Wisconsin's winter wonderland. <br />
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From the Cedarburg Art Museum: "Two Wisconsin artists embrace the coldest season of the year. Enticed by the beauty of shapes, colors and atmosphere of the frozen landscape, Lynn Rix and Pamela Ruschman paint Wisconsin en plein air. All of these paintings have been created outdoors with the artists' boots planted firmly in the snow." <br />
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Please join us at the opening reception on Saturday, January 28th from 2-4 pm, Cedarburg Art Museum.<br />
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It was an honor to be featured in Outdoor Painter, a national online publication for the plein air enthusiast. Read about our passion here:</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-9180849083063775172016-11-19T07:16:00.000-06:002016-11-19T07:16:56.220-06:00Our Everyday Life at Cedarburg Art MuseumFirst of all, thanks to everyone who stopped in during my October studio tour. We had wonderful weather and lots of visitors.<br />
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I was very honored to receive second place in the statewide, juried exhibit at the Cedarburg Art Museum "Our Everyday Life." You can find three of my paintings at this exhibit, focusing on the aspect of technology in our life. My winning painting was inspired by a little girl sitting in a quiet corner in a Madison coffee shop. </div>
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Second Place, "Head in the Notebook"</div>
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I've been out plein air painting, enjoying this amazing fall weather. And preparing for our big winter plein air exhibition at the Cedarburg Art Museum in January. </div>
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Waiting for the Super Moon at Virmond Park</div>
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Finding a friendly farm cat</div>
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Work in progress at Creekside Valley Farm, Mequon</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-7872417292601056032016-09-28T06:39:00.001-05:002016-09-28T06:42:03.148-05:00Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour - October 7-9For many years now, I've participated in a wonderful studio tour in Southeastern Wisconsin. All the artists on the tour have fascinating stories to tell about their art and process -- this is your chance to meet them and understand their inspiration. <br />
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I'm stop #34 on the tour. Head east on Mequon Road and you'll see flags and signs. My neighbor Bridget DeLoge is also on the tour and creates stained glass. The tour is self guided, no advance ticket needed. Just stop in and chat, browse and have a snack, maybe a glass of wine? My other neighbor Karen is baking some treats!!! Yum.</div>
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Our son Alex and neighbor Greta will be selling lemonade and proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital. </div>
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My brushes have been busy and I've created many new paintings. All of our treasured Wisconsin landscape and livestock. Stop in, I'd love to see you next weekend. Here is more information about the tour! Friday, 4-8 pm, Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 11-4</div>
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"Passages" 14 x 6, oil, 2016 Cedarburg Plein Air Honorable Mention</div>
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When I heard my name called at the awards reception, I suddenly felt a surge of emotion. Not only happiness, but deep sadness that we lost our mother Ursula a month ago that evening. To think it had only been exactly a month to the day was overwhelming. My Mother had been such a huge influence in my creative world, always surrounding the farmhouse with beautiful, simple things and was always my biggest "collector." Artwork from my middle school and high school years still hangs in the home. "Passages" was painted for you Mom....that you have passed to be with our beloved God, into the arms of the ONE who loves us beyond our wildest imaginations. No longer suffering, in complete and heavenly peace.</div>
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My Mother marked verses in her Bible during her last months and one that she really underlined was from Psalm 16:11. "You will show me the path that leads to life. Your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever." For me, this painting "Passages" captures the new life that God promises. </div>
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There were many other paintings created during this week long event that I will share here. These events are always a week of discovery and affirmation about areas of focus as an artist. And yes, I finally painted the beloved bluebird in my very own backyard. </div>
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"Bluebird Café" 14 x 6, oil, sold</div>
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Painting in my backyard! That was a treat.</div>
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"Gideon's Grand Day" 12 x 10, oil<br />
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Chickens....and event is not complete without them!</div>
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"Mequon Marsh" 14 x 6, oil</div>
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Out of bed around 3:30 a.m., off to McDonalds for java. Parked at the Mequon fire/police station and walked to my location. I've been scouting this spot for years. The patterns caught my eye. The sunrise didn't happen directly over the marsh, but still provided the mood I was going for. Bullfrogs and curious drivers on busy Port Washington Road kept me company. This photo was taken around 5:30 a.m., had my lights set up at 4 to begin mixing colors. Love this time of day!!!!</div>
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It wouldn't be an event if I didn't get up to my favorite, favorite spot in Port Washington. Coal Dock Park. Another drive through to McDonalds around 3:30 a.m. for coffee, then set up before 4:15 a.m. to begin painting. The predawn light happens so fast, completed by 5:30. Had fun watching this young man pull in a beautiful brown trout. It's a great way to start the day.</div>
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Early morning action happening right in front of my easel. What fun.</div>
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Painted at Spirit Lake in Mequon</div>
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More Chickens! Thank you Patti and Randy for the hospitality.</div>
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Highs were in the single digits, but we painted through it all. The volunteer committee for Arts Mineral Point found us out in the countryside one day and offered warm apple cider and homemade cookies -- THANK YOU SO MUCH!! <br />
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My roadside safety cone provided a perfect resting spot for a delicious cup of apple cider.</div>
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Days often began with breakfast at The Red Rooster, a favorite in Mineral Point. The early mornings were truly too cold to paint. </div>
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The following images represent some of my painting activity during the four days spent in Mineral Point. I had a great time revisiting a grand old barn I've painted before. Spent time listening to hogs squeal while painting sows and boars. Enjoyed late afternoons along a creek and watched a muskrat make his way through the water to his resting spot. All these things and the wonderful people you meet make plein air painting a rich experience. </div>
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Need to mention what fun I had with my roommates at the lovely Brewers House Inn. We had lots of laughs and wonderful conversations. Grateful for this time away. </div>
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Here are my finished paintings...</div>
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"Gib Graber's Girls" 12 x 12, oil</div>
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"Meander" oil, 11 x 14</div>
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And, one more thing...a winter plein air painting tip for you all. This product seems to be effective in keeping hands warm. Made in the USA and recommended by our son who works at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis. Give it a try!!</div>
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January 14th brought us back to Schlitz Audubon on another cold day. The ice had already receded significantly. Saw a brave group of elementary kids out exploring with their leader. Winds were fierce. </div>
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On January 21 we found a great old barn here in Mequon on a very overcast morning. I immediately fell in love with this view of this little side door at the back of the barn next to the hill leading up to the upper barn. The tall ochre grasses created a pathway through the painting that leads you to imagine what was once behind that little door. Maybe some calves, chickens? </div>
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Painting in progress, Jan. 21</div>
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Jan. 29 ...another Mequon property where there is a log cabin dating back to 1853. More exploration of these beautiful structures that are disappearing from our Wisconsin landscape, especially around these urban areas.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-47972816574803677332016-01-23T08:20:00.000-06:002016-01-23T08:20:38.110-06:00On IceWe've had a very mild winter until mid-January when an artic blast finally hit and created a small ice shelf at Lake Michigan. After a few brutal days of sub-zero temps, my painting buddy Lynn and I were finally able to venture out. It was still so cold that morning that my good camera froze in my backpack....good thing I had my cell phone to capture this image. (Jan. 13, 2016)<br />
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First "lakescape" painting of 2016.</div>
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Happy winter painter, that's me!</div>
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The next day (Jan.14) we hiked back to the lake, along the shores of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and found most of the ice had disappeared overnight. But there is always something of interest like these cool mini ice caves with sand, rocks, ice formations that look like frozen fangs. We also noticed a big freighter out on the lake, probably not too common for the middle of Jan in the Upper Midwest.</div>
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After exploring, finally got down to business and did a quick painting. Sky colors changing so rapidly, but was able to capture the beautiful peach/lavender effect of early morning light.</div>
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Lakescape, Jan. 14, 2016</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-37098644098875502852016-01-09T06:16:00.000-06:002016-01-09T06:16:30.324-06:00Ever feel like the Michelin Man?Layer upon layer. It's true, a determined spirit is required for this winter plein air painting business. I have a system for these winter months....my clothes are placed in a back hallway closet ready to go at all times so I'm not wasting time finding long underwear, turtlenecks, smartwool socks, etc. Same clothes all the time....boring, but very functional. <br />
Once I'm out the door I can barely move and feel like the Michelin Man. These essential layers of clothing are so important for winter plein air. I'll gladly take the appearance of the Michelin Man for a few hours while painting the winter landscape. <br />
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Work in Progress, 12 x 12, oil</div>
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The winter plein air glamour look (aka Michelin Man)</div>
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On this day, I somehow left the house without my big black jacket. Good thing I always keep an extra jacket in my plein air mobile.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-38598000428019330112016-01-02T06:32:00.000-06:002016-01-02T06:33:50.868-06:00New Snow, New Year!The recent blast of snow created a childlike excitement for me with thoughts of heading outside to paint. <br />
The white blanket covered all the mud and muted browns to unveil all new painting possibilities. My first winter paint out was back in late November (2015) at my friend Wendie's house, following a plein air event planning meeting. It's true....what do plein air painters do after they sit inside and plan an event? They get out to paint in it. That was a fun afternoon with the sun providing rich light and shadow along the creek.<br />
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"A Spark of Sun" oil, 8 x 10</div>
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We headed back to Creekside Valley Farm after the most recent snow to paint early one morning. The snow lingered most of the morning and when that happens, it creates a texture in the paint that makes it very difficult. The paint turns to a sandpaper like quality. But I was happy to quickly captures these pygmy goats on canvas.</div>
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The next day we ventured to another beautiful farm just up the road. The atmosphere was stunning. Heading back today for another shot in the sunshine. </div>
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We are thankful to farmers Scott and Tracy of Creekside Valley Farm in Mequon for letting us explore and create on their beautiful property. They have created a work of art on their land and we are grateful they are sharing their vision. <br />
These small plein air pieces will be used for larger paintings when I need an infusion of orange, most likely in March! <br />
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Working on "Rolling"</div>
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Sunset at the Gevelingers....followed by a lovely campfire. A very fun evening.</div>
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Early sunrise painting</div>
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Another early morning painting, The Shortcut</div>
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"Gevelinger's Pasture"</div>
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Another sunset</div>
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My first ever competition "nocturne" painting and I had to fight off bats the entire time. It made for a quick painting that I love.</div>
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Friday morning, I fell in love with dramatic rain clouds that were forming. Hoping that area of the state gets much needed rain.</div>
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On exhibit at Longbranch Gallery</div>
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Our home away from home for the few days....Brewer's House.</div>
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First morning at South Shore Beach in Port Washington</div>
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The first few days began in Port Washington, a town where I paint often. So grateful to live close to Lake Michigan and Port Washington has such great access points. <br />
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South Shore beach, mid-day</div>
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The following morning I was up before the birds, jumped in the car and headed back to Port to catch the sunrise. Much to my surprise, being set up by 4:30 a.m., the pre-sunrise turned out to be the amazing part of the morning. Plus, I had a chance to use my new clip-on reading lights for the pre-dawn magic. What a peaceful experience and I had a chance to watch the town and marina wake up. Heard lots of excitement in the voices of customers who were on fishing charters and ready to catch the big one. </div>
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Predawn set up with clip on lights</div>
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Then it was off to paint in Cedarburg, always love this spot. The following day I went back to one of my favorite subjects, cows. Painting cows plein air is challenging to say the least. Like chickens, they are always on the go. But this opportunity was one I couldn't resist. Farmer Mike told me one of his cows just had a calf, so I hiked to the spot and quickly began sketching in the newborn.</div>
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On Saturday morning the artists take part in what is known as the Quick Paint....you have 2.5 hours to find your location, get inspired, paint, frame and turn it in. I'm always inspired by chickens so I set up at the most beautiful chicken coop ever. Here's my set up and painting of The Conversation. </div>
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My Quick Paint set up</div>
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With dark clouds on the horizon, my friend Lori and I found a delightful farm with more chickens and beautiful flowers. It was fun painting with a friend and gracious hosts. The overcast skies were so beautiful and we managed to get the paintings finished between the raindrops.</div>
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The set up</div>
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"Me and Julio Down by the Henhouse"</div>
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The next morning, I hiked down to Lions Den Gorge. Had wonderful conversations with families who were taking a hike on Father's Day. </div>
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My painting at Lions Den along Lake Michigan</div>
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That afternoon, I'm back at the coop for a relaxing evening with friends (both the human kind and feathered friends).</div>
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This year, we added historic Thiensville to our painting area for one day only. I was out the door early and am fond of the Fiddleheads in Thiensville. Many, many years ago they gave me my first solo exhibit and I've always been grateful. The tall pines always get my attention and once again, enjoyed watching my little town wake up. The deer came up by the river and we both startled one another. The sound of their hoofs scampering across the pavement is one etched in my memory now. </div>
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"Morning Brew"<br />
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So the last day of the event is full circle for me....begins at Lake Michigan (in Port) and ends at Lake Michigan (Lions Den Gorge). I really enjoyed this morning, but didn't have time to finish it. The event was wonderful and full of fun, exploring and learning. Believe it or not, there were about 3-4 more paintings sprinkled in throughout this week. Some I forgot to photograph, others are really unfinished. As always, thankful to all the property owners for letting us explore and create. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364206754628989040.post-78934570523720965282015-06-05T06:28:00.000-05:002015-06-05T06:28:30.996-05:00Spring babesPainted again at Lions Den Gorge in Grafton before mosquitos season gets underway. The evening was beautiful and I enjoyed watching a duck family nibble their way through the waters, bathe and head off to bed. <br />
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Driving home on a country road, I noticed a car stopped in the middle of the road. The driver told me the deer had just given birth to the fawn. So we patiently waited for the fawn to stand up, nurse and move to the side of the road. </div>
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These are the unexpected and wonderful experiences that happen only when you're outside of the studio. The springtime babes are so beautiful and inspiring. </div>
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