Gossip Girls

These two chickens were just clucking away and carrying on quite the conversation.  This tiny painting (4 x 6) will be part of the Blizzard of Art exhibit at the Cedarburg Cultural Center beginning Nov. 23.  A perfect gift for that special someone in your family who loves chickens!

More cattails

There is more color to "just an ordinary" cattail than meets the eye!  I especially love late afternoon when they are all dramatic with color and mood.  Had lots of muck on my boots after painting this little one!

Fall Torches

I have a thing with cattails.....painted this a few weeks ago plein air at Schlitz Audubon.  Especially love the fuzzy, fluffy stuff.  Just not in my oil paints!

Lynden Sculpture Garden Plein Air

Had a blast plein air painting at this amazing sculpture garden on a beautiful fall day.  And yes, I painted an orange/red tree!  This beautiful sculpture within the natural landscape is part of the "Inverse" temporary exhibit by artists Amy Cropper and Stuart Morris.  I was drawn to the bright red color in the landscape and couldn't resist.  At the very end of my painting time, a beautiful male bluebird landed right on one of the branches.  In a way, he seemed to want to say...."but hey, don't you like my beautiful color too?"  Actually, he looked quite stunning on the red branch!

ArtBar Mini Show

This show is an annual favorite.  Imagine 400+ miniature paintings displayed in a great bar!  I have 21 pieces in this show, the opening is Friday, Nov. 4.  Sales begin promptly at 7 p.m.  The show is always changing through the entire two month exhibit.  Grab a beer, hang out with friends and buy some local art! 

Plein Air Painting with preschoolers!

A few weeks ago, I helped my son's preschool class with "plein air" painting.  The usually squirmy kids were quite content to spend about 20 minutes painting the landscape of fall trees, Lake Michigan and wildflowers.  The experience was precious.  After the kids left to go on a hike, I was finishing up my plein air painting and heard some scratching behind me on the trail.  Low and behold, four huge turkeys came to see the beautiful paintings too!  When you have the opportunity to see turkeys so up close and personal, I am always amazed at the beautiful colors in their feathers!

The Chaos of Chickens

The title of this painting is called "Running Late."  Doesn't it appear these chickens all need to go somewhere, but don't know which way to go?  The rooster in the center seems to be the only guy who has a clue.

This painting and about 20 others will be on exhibit at Groth Design Group in Cedarburg this weekend (N58W6181 Columbia Road).  The studio tour will begin on Friday night from 6 to 9 and continues on Saturday and Sunday.  Please stop in, I'd love to see you!