Third Ward Art Festival Aug 31-Sept 1 11-6

Ho Boy!!

What have I got myself into??? For the very first time I am showing my work in a booth at an art fair...can you believe it? I purchased a tent to do just that just before the economy tanked and made a (I think) wise decision not to jump in till things got better. I confess I feel a bit intimidated! 

Ashippun Willows
20x10 oil on panel
$395

I have been going through my available art and editing, editing, editing! There will be a lot of new, never seen work...some larger pieces...some bargains and even a few pieces honoring Harley-Davidson! My living room looks like an art bomb went off! I'm panicked that I will forget something important. Moreover, my work speaks to quiet and peace and I am somewhat concerned how it will draw compared to some of the more "shouting" art that could be there! 

Please come and see me! I will be in booth 133!

Garden at Windmill Farms
36x24 oil on Gallery Wrapped canvas
$1800

WHAT:	Third Ward Art Festival
HIGH-LIGHTS:	In addition to the incredible artwork, the festival features live music and great food from on-site and neighboring restaurants. Fun art activities for kids make the Third Ward Art Festival a destination for art enthusiasts of all ages. With an array of restaurants, pubs, theaters, galleries and unique shopping experiences surrounding the festival, guests are guaranteed a day full of art, culture and fun at the Third Ward Art Festival.
WHEN:	Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:00 am - 6:00 pm  Sunday, September 1, 2013 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
WHERE:	The Historic Third Ward  219 N Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
COST:	FREE Admission

New Harmony and the start of the Plein Air Season

Every year I look forward to what I call the "start" of the plein air season. For me it begins with a trip about 8 hours south from me in a beautiful little antique town called New Harmony Indiana (http://www.newharmony.org/) where I get an early peek at spring and where the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association holds a competition! There are a number of opportunities to enter starting with what is called the "Field to Finish" competition. Every year you can do a simple sketch during the competition with the thought in mind of using it as a resource for a completed studio painting. Then the next year you submit both pieces to the Hoosier Salon (http://www.hoosiersalon.org/newharmony.html)  . The opening of this body of work is the kick off for the event! They hung mine in the window this year!!!

So Gentle the Harvest
18x18 oil
$700
Available at the Hoosier Salon, New Harmony through May!

My husband grew up in this area and so it is never an art only trip. We stay with his mom and visit with the rest of his family and friends. This year when we arrived we all had some health issues to deal with. I had to go to Urgent Care as I woke with a screaming pain in my jaw and face. I was diagnosed with TMJ...an issue with the jaw joint and nerve. It defiantly put a damper on things and made it difficult to concentrate on painting.

Monday-Wednesday saw some great weather in the 70's and even 80's. Daffodil's and tulips up and forsythia were in bloom when we arrived. By the time we left the dogwood, lilac's and red bud were all out and the place was greening up fast!! I got to warm up the brushes a little on tuesday!

Forsythia
12x12 oil
sold

However all that great weather blew out of there on Thursday which is when the competition began. Had I known I would have brought my snow pants with me!!

March Solo Show: Washington House Inn: Cedarburg!

20 Pieces are up and ready for you at the Washington House Inn in Cedarburg! Stop in and see them or better yet stay a night at one of the coolest Bed and Breakfasts in the area!! http://www.washingtonhouseinn.com/