Driftless wanderings

Here's a recap of the many plein air stops along the way during the Mineral Point Summer Paint the Point event.  It was just too beautiful NOT to paint almost the entire 3 days of the event.  Thanks to all who worked to hard to organize/showcase the event and throw us the big party on Friday evening.  As always, it's hard saying goodbye to Mineral Point. 

Working on "Rolling"

Sunset at the Gevelingers....followed by a lovely campfire.  A very fun evening.

 

Early sunrise painting

Another early morning painting, The Shortcut

"Gevelinger's Pasture"

 

and here's one I started outside of the map boundaries, will complete later...it was just my subject. 

 

Another sunset

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.

 

Friday morning, I fell in love with dramatic rain clouds that were forming.  Hoping that area of the state gets much needed rain.

 

On exhibit at Longbranch Gallery

Our home away from home for the few days....Brewer's House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring babes

Painted 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. 

 

 

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. 

 

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.   

 

Mini Madness at the Cedarburg Cultural Center

While March Madness sweeps the country and smells of spring fill the air, there are tiny little pieces of art on display through March that are worth a visit to the Cedarburg Cultural Center.  These pieces of art may be small in size, but are powerful in statement.  29 Wisconsin artists have been juried into this exhibit and I was fortunate enough to receive one of the awards.  My mini theme is tiny clusters of farm animals, including Brace, Brood, Clutch, Herd and Litter. 

 

Stop in to say HI during Wednesdays this month at the Cedarburg Cultural Center as I'm artist in residence.  I'll also be teaching a workshop at the end of the month as well.

All Things Wisconsin

Happy 2015!  One of the highlights of 2014 was having my art purchased for a new restaurant at Bayshore Town Center.  HOM Wood Fired Grill opened last summer offering customers traditional meals made with Wisconsin farm fresh ingredients.  The interior designer, FLUX Design, spotted by miniature paintings displayed at the 2013 Art Bar exhibit and thought they would be a perfect fit for the farm to table restaurant concept.  Since I grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, I couldn't have been more thrilled with the results.  I'm very grateful to Jeremy and his team at Flux Design for his vision and stunning creativity with framing these little paintings in rustic reclaimed barnwood and metal.  I'm a cheerleader for ALL THINGS WISCONSIN and encourage you to visit this beautiful restaurant!  To see photos from the opening, go to:  www.homwoodfiredgrill.com/bayshore/gallery

The exterior of HOM

Amazing framing by Flux Design

My Dad's favorite farm cat

 

 

On Wisconsin

I'm excited to be part of this "On Wisconsin" exhibit at Bohemia in Cedarburg, WI.  A life-long Wisconsin resident and lover of all things Wisconsin, you'll find art inspired by our glorious state.  Join us for a fun evening Friday, May 16th from 6-9 p.m. at Bohemia, located in the heart of downtown Cedarburg at W62N587 Washington Ave.  262.375.2700.  Two other amazing landscape artists are also featured including Susan Hale and Lynn Rix!