Milwaukee Sketch Club plans to sketch at Brookfield Square Food Court, 10/31/14, Friday morning, 9am

Hi All, We wimped out. Milwaukee Sketch Club plans to sketch at Brookfield Square Food Court, 10/31/14, Friday morning, 9am. Wonder if the fireplace in the center will be on? Bring your sketching stuff. K

R75 Figure/Portrait Online Exhibit Awards Announcement

from: richeson75@gmail.com

 

See the Current Show R75 Figure/Portrait 2014  Online HERE or Visit the Gallery in person Richeson Art Gallery  557 Marcella Street Kimberly, WI 54136 800.233.2404 920.738.0744  Contact Us  The 2015 RIcheson 5 Contest Schedule will be released soon so watch your inbox!

Dear Milwaukee Sketch,     This evening the Opening Reception for the Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2014 competition was held at the Richeson Gallery.  Our Awards Juror, Mr. William A Suys Jr, OPA selected the following winners. And finally...Mr. Suys selected the following painting for the $10,000 cash Best in Show Award and had these comments: "The winning painting creates a palpable feeling of a growing boy in his own time and space.  This painting quietly invites participation and prolonged engagement. The piece also displays a solid handling of paint, harmony and a graphic composition. The winner is... Congratulations to all the winners!

 

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November 9 S.O.F.A trip has been cancelled. One of a Kind Trip on Dec 7 needs more people by Nov. 14

from: alminzlaff

@hotmail.com

 

Hi Eveyone,

Just a note to let everyone know that the S.O.F.A. Trip on Nov. 9 is cancelled.

The One of a Kind Trip on Dec. 7 is still on and needs 23 more people by Nov. 14.

Sorry for any  inconvenience.

Thanks,
Al

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Minooka Park 10/24/14

It was overcast and 55F but we had a good time. We walked around the pond until we found a scenic view where the wind was blocked by the woods.



Next week 9am Friday we plan to go to the Coach Inn, Brookfield (West side of Pilgrim Road, Just north of Moorland Road and Bluemound Ave) with a backup location of Brookfield Square.
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Hi all, We are planning to paint next Friday at Stage Coach Inn, 1075 Pilgrim Parkway in Brookfield. It does have some shelter from rain but no open bathrooms that I recall. We haven't painted there for quite a while.

However if the weather is really bad, (torrential downpour, sleet.....) we will probably go to Brookfield Square food court.

Kathy

p.s. Feel free to forward to anyone you think might be interested

http://milwaukeesketchclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/stage-coach-inn-plein-air.html
http://www.elmbrookhistoricalsociety.org/dousman-stagecoach-inn.html

Joanne and Bill have retired from sketch club - we will miss them.

From: Arthur Bartkowiak <artbartkowiak@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2014

Hi Art,

Bill and I have decided that we no longer have the energy to get out of the house by 6:30 and work at sketching.  We will miss seeing everyone, so give everyone our regards, and have a good year of sketching.

Joanne and Bill O’Dell

4 Art Events this weekend at Artist and Display; 3 Free Demos and O'Keefe Workshop

Richeson 75 Figure/Portrait Opening Reception Friday 10/24/14, 5:30-7:30pm

from: Terry Stanley richeson75@gmail.com via richesonart.ccsend.com

See the Current Show R75 Figure/Portrait 2014  Online HERE or Visit the Gallery in person Richeson Art Gallery  557 Marcella Street Kimberly, WI 54136 800.233.2404 920.738.0744  Contact Us OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS FRIDAY, OCT 24, 2014 5:30PM-7:30PM Workshop Space Still Available! Figure/Portrait Workshop with R75 Figure/Portrait Awards Juror William A Suys Jr., OPA Oct 23-25, 2014 See full details to the right or click HERE for more info and registration

Dear Milwaukee Sketch,     The Online exhibit for the Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2014 competition is now live! View the Finalists by clicking HERE. The richest Best In Show  prize in our history, $10,000 will be awarded by Awards Juror William A Suys Jr. and Mr. Jack Richeson this Friday evening at Richeson Gallery! The opening reception is from 5:30pm-7:30pm and awards will be announced at about 6:15pm.  If you're one of the exhibiting artists and haven't let us know you will be in attendance, please contact Shannon at 920-738-0744 or email artschool@richesonart.com . If you're not able to attend, a newsletter announcing the award winners will be sent out later Friday evening. Best of luck to all the Finalists! "Perceptions" by Awards Juror William A Suys, Jr., OPA

Milwaukee Sketch Club planning to paint at Minooka Park starting about 9am Friday morning 10/24/14

The weather looks like it will be nice for Fall. Fall colors are still pretty good in most places.

Minooka Park is located at 1927 E Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

We'll probably be painting around the pond, possibly around the beach and/or parking lot area. If it rains, there's probably a pavilion for cover. Also pit toilets are available.

WIPAPA: 10/24/14 Open Paint Day (Holy Hill)

From: WIPAPA <mricl4hlth@aol.gmail.com

We will meet at 8 AM in the lower parking lot and spread
out to paint from there meeting back at the same place at
noon for critique and lunch (bring your own as always)
All are welcome!

Also 2015 DUES ARE DUE and are $10 less
if I receive them before January 1st!!

The form: http://www.sageartsstudio.com/WIPAPA/WIPAPA_Membership_Application.pdf

Holy Hill is located in southeast Wisconsin, on the

 highest elevation in that part of the state. Situated 

on 435 acres of rural countryside.

http://www.holyhill.com/index.php/basilica/hours-

and-directions

Free Oil Painting Discussion & Demo at Artist and Display Oct 26, 1:30pm

Art Classes with Fred Bell

from: Frederick Bell <fred@fredbellpaintings.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 11:56 AM

Hi Students!!

It will be time to sign up for new classes pretty soon.  Here is my schedule starting end of October and beginning of November.  Bears hibernate but you need stimulation.  Come to class and keep those brain cells dancing.

Fred Bell
fred@fredbellpaintings.com

IAPS convention June 2-7, 2015

http://www.pastelinternational.com/convention15_preview.php

Welcome to the IAPS Eleventh Biennial Convention!

Tuesday, June 2 - Sunday, June 7, 2015

You know how it goes with computers, everything takes longer than you have planned and you can’t rush things! Our new online registration program will not be ready and fully tested by October 8.

REGISTRATION for IAPS 2015 Convention is delayed. The NEW DATE will be announced on this website and by IAPS EMAIL NEWS, two weeks prior to the actual Registration Opening date..

Please note that Hotel Albuquerque will also be delayed. Both Convention Registration and Hotel Albuquerque reservations will start the same time/day. If you do not receive IAPS EMAIL NEWS notices and wish to sign up please click here.

IAPS appreciates your patience as we work to provide you with the best possible convention experience, including a new, easier, and more comprehensive registration process. We all look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque next June!

Thank you,
Liz Haywood-Sullivan
President, IAPS

We are pleased to introduce you to the exciting 2015 IAPS Eleventh Biennial Convention program, full of demonstrations, workshops, pastel materials, exhibitions and gatherings! Our team has been working since the end of the last convention to bring you the very best pastel has to offer. We have scheduled lively demonstrations and must-do workshops from the best instructors who are coming from around the world to teach at IAPS. Your favorite pastel and art material vendors will be here with venerable products as well as new temptations. And the pastel paintings displayed at the PastelWorld Exhibitions are not only the best in the medium but will provide inspiration and encouragement.

Many of you will be new to the IAPS Convention and we extend to you a huge welcome to our pastel party. For those who have attended previous conventions, you will see that there are some changes in the daily activities and overall schedule, including new items, and a streamlined program based on your feedback. As a result we expect many people may decide to arrive on Wednesday or earlier. So even if you are a seasoned conventioneer, please take a minute to read what is new and different for 2015.

Update on Chicago trips - still need participants

from: alminzlaff@hotmail.com
10/16/14

Hi All,

Just to let everyone know that at this time we are 22  people short of what we need to make the S.O.F.A. Trip happen.
We need 45 people for the price to be $20.
If we can get 17 more people the price would be $25.
If I don’t get 17 more by Monday the trip will be cancelled.


The One of a Kind Trip will still be one and we also need they same amount for that trip.

Please check the attached list in case I have missed anyone.

Thanks,
Al

Autumn message from PMP

From: Paint My Photo <mail@paintmyphoto.ning.com>
9/12/14

Hi Everyone,

 

Can you believe it! September already! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, autumn starts to arrive. Lots of opportunity for photography, and painting, with those misty mornings and golden colors.

 

In this message I just want to highlight great things happening on PMP, and to extend a welcome to our many new members. Of course, our main resource remains the amazing collection of reference photos. Thank you photographers! Without your generosity this site would not exist!

 

Be sure to check out our free quarterly magazine, put together by Ruth Archer, this link takes you to a page on issuu where you can view the latest, and back issues, in a browser.

 

We have a lot of active groups now. If you are a photographer be sure to check out Gary’s ‘Art of Photography’ group. There are groups for artists in various media and styles. Many have their own challenges and discussions. See all the groups here.

 

Thanks to all of you who have supported the recent ‘Painting by Ear’ competition, the results will be posted soon, please have a look at the paintings produced, it is fun to do that while listening to David's music.

 

The main monthly challenge for artists is run by Robyn and Suzanne, they always come up with amazing ideas! The latest one is a wide format painting which will become the site banner for 4 months.

 

I also want to say a thank you to those who have clicked the donation button to support pmp, this is very much appreciated.

 

Another way to support the site, is by purchasing our Kindle ebooks. You can read them with the free apps from amazon on a tablet, PC or smartphone of any flavour, and on color kindle devices of course!

 

As a special incentive, FOR 1 WEEK ONLY the excellent Wildlife Painting Ebook by David Stribbling is reduced in price to just $2.99. (Normal price $4.99) If you have ever wondered exactly how this type of work is produced, now is your chance! If you can, please review on amazon.

 

Thanks for being a member on PMP, and I wish you a fun and creative Autumn!

 

Roy Simmons.

 

Visit Paint My Photo at: http://paintmyphoto.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Milwaukee Sketch Club 2 blocks west of Steaming Cup in Waukesha

It was too nice of a Fall day to spend in doors. So we went west on Main street and parked right before Veterans park near a wood and stone bridge going over the Fox River. It may be connected to the rest of the downtown Waukesha River walk. It was partly cloudy, then sunny at times. Beautiful Fall colors. A lot to see and paint.

Jeanne Nikolai Olivieri exhibits, Hudson Business Lounge, JNikolaiArt, Carroll University

From: Jeanne Nikolai Olivieri  jnoart@gmail.com


Join me for the following shows It's going to be a terrific weekend!

Artist and Display Ecoupon; Sale ends 10/19/14

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Milwaukee Sketch Club at Minooka Park 10/9/14 (Thursday morning)

Last week we went to Minooka Park. Beautiful Fall day. Sunny and great Fall colors. Gary, Kathy, and Carol came.
We are tentatively planning to plein air Friday 10/17/14

Seeing the Light Exhibition, 10/17/14, 6pm, Charlis Allis Art Museum

From: Darron Lillian <notification+yxn4rgwx@facebookmail.com>

Darron Lillian invited you to his event

"Seeing the Light" plein air painting exhibit Friday, October 17 at 6:00pm Charles Allis Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Plein Air Outing this Friday Morning 10/17/14, 9am, downtown Waukesha near The Steaming cup

If it's nice out we can stay outside. If it's not nice we can go inside The Steaming Cup, 340 West Main Street, Waukesha. http://www.thesteamingcup.com/

Jim Hempel at Sister Bay Trading co. Gallery

from: jwhempel

@hotmail.com

8/17/14

I am now showing at the fabulous new Sister Bay Trading Co. Gallery. Some photos from our opening reception Friday night. I hope you get a chance to go and check it out. It is a beautiful space and the gallery owner Marilyn is wonderful.
Best,
  James

 

Terry Fischer at Steaming Cup & Indian Head Park 8/29 & 8/22

from: terryafischer1@hotmail.com

8/29/14

Here a couple of sketches done this morning at Steaming Cup by Tanya Furhman and I.  The bridge is at the Indian Head Park in Mukwonago from 8/22.

 

Terry A. Fischer
Portraits and Landscapes in Watercolor
23620 7 Mile Road
Muskego WI 53150
www.TerryAFischer.com

 

 

Fall Art Tour

From: The Fall Art Tour <info@fallarttour.com>

Date: September 10, 2014 6:08:02 PM CDT

The 21st Annual Fall Art Tour

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The Fall Art Tour October 17, 18, 19 2014 10am-6pm Daily     Join Southwestern Wisconsin's finest artists from October 17-19 as we open our private studios for one of the Midwest's premier art events: The 21st Annual Fall Art Tour. Enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn on this free, self-guided tour of artist studios tucked into the rolling hills and small town streets of Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Spring Green, and Baraboo. Meet and talk with us, see our creative spaces and studios, and watch as we create unique works of art, from purses to pottery to paintings and beyond. A wide variety of high-quality artwork will be available for purchase. Want a sneak peak at what we have in store for you during the Fall Art Tour? Visit our Facebook page! Want a brochure sent to your mailbox? Visit our Website or call 608-987-3787. Please note that we have had a few changes since our brochure was published in the spring. Artist #21 Jean-Marc Richel and Artist #25 Katie McGrath with Visiting Artist Maggs Kailhofer will not be participating in this year's Fall Art Tour. These locations will be closed during the Tour. In addition, we apologize that our website can be challenging to navigate on some mobile devices. Brochures will be available at each Tour stop or in advance by calling 608-987-3787.  We also encourage you to get your hotel or bed and breakfast room booked in advance. It can be hard to find a room in the area during the Tour! A list of lovely places to spend the night is available in our brochure and on our website.  We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones, and sharing the beauty of autumn and art, and enjoying this special weekend in October with you. --The Artists of the Fall Art Tour   Questions or Comments? Visit our Website or Call 608-987-3787 Get a Preview of the Weekend by visiting our Facebook Page

Gary won 2nd place in Qwik paint competition at "Brush with the Wind"

From: Gary Millard <gary@garymillard.com>

Hi,

Well as you have noticed I have been working Fridays and will still be working them for a while... don't know when I will be off, but it's nice to be working steady before that bad weather hits !!  :)

So, I didn't forget about painting on Fridays with MSC Plein Air Painters,  just have not been able to.      But, just wanted  you to know that I did take a Friday off of work to paint at the "Brush with the wind" Delafield Plein Air Event on the Friday the 12th.    Lucky me took 2nd place for the Qwik paint competition !!     Here is the link to the WIPAPA blog if your interested, and if  you would like to post the info for Milw Sketch Club ??   it is:  http://wipapa.blogspot.com/  .  

Hope to paint with you guys soon!!  :)

Gary

James Hempel class Schedule October

from: jwhempel

@hotmail.com

 

October Class Schedule: 
3 Tuesdays:
October 14, 21, 28
10AM-12:30PM

3 Wednesdays:
October 15, 22, 29
10AM-12:30PM

4 Saturdays:
October 11, 18, 25, November 1
10AM-12:30PM

My weekly classes offer individual mentoring in media of your choice across a broad range of traditional drawing and painting techniques in a supportive group setting. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged.

I offer a 1 hour complementary painting/drawing demonstration in various media for enrolled students before my Wednesday classes from 9AM - 10AM.

Tuition is $120 per 4 class session. You may prorate @ $30/class if you're unable to attend an entire session, but if you need to miss a class you may make it up during any other class time or carry it over to the next session. My classes run continuously year round other than the times I'm competing in a local or national plein air event or teaching a workshop away from home.

Please contact me if you have any additional questions about classes, my instruction style, any needed artist materials, or for directions to my studio.

Hope you can join us soon!
Best Regards,
-James Hempel

Mill Bluff Park & Hwy 80 north of Elroy

Some beautiful pictures from Margo now living in northern Wisconsin.
Maybe we should make a plein air painting trip up north next October!

From: Margo Wolfe <wolfe0472@gmail.com>
10/12/14

Hello

I thought I would share a few photos from this past weekend fall color trip (use them if you wish).  Roy and I went up near Camp Douglas to Mill Bluff Park and then went southwest to connect up with Hwy 80 north of Elroy and then on to Hwy 33/Hwy 12 into Baraboo and back home.  In all we were on/off the road for about 5-6 hours, enough driving for me.  

 

I think I got a few ideas for paintings.  Found a few places for plein air painting.  Also found an apple farm called Juicy Fruit Apple Orchard on Hwy 80 that sells Macoun apples.  Never heard of this apple so here is a little info.  - A crossbreed of the McIntosh and Jersey Black cultivars, the Macoun apple is regarded as one of the best all-purpose cooking apples around. This dark red fruit with creamy white flesh is crisp, tender and perfect for sauce. It has a sweet, rich apple flavor with hints of berry.  

I will be going back next year in October to get a lot more than what we got this time.  Roy isn't an apple eater but he really likes these.

 

Enjoy the photos!  

If you want me to resend any of these with a larger image size let me know.

Please pass along the email to Arline.

Margo

 

 

Milwaukee Sketch Club group trip to Chicago Dec 7; 8am - 7pm

Al is coordinating a trip to Chicago that is also open nonmembers. Everyone who went on the last trip really enjoyed it. He's looking for about 45 interested people. I think so far about 12 people have signed up. Trip details are below.

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from: alminzlaff@hotmail.com
10/8/14

Hi All,

Here’s the plan for One of a Kind At the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

                oneofakindshowchicago.com

The date chosen is Sun. Dec. 7.
Hours are from 10 am - 5 pm.
Event admission is $12.
Round trip bus fare is $20.

We would depart the College Av Park and Ride lot at 8 am and return to the Park And Ride at 7 pm.

Respond as soon as you can by Nov. 9 so I know if there are enough passengers to make this happen.
After that the payment for the bus will be due on Nov. 16.
There will be no refunds of bus fare unless I have a replacement for you from a wait list.
Event tickets will be purchased at the Merchandise Mart by each individual when you arrive.

Anyone is welcome to come along even if the don’t plan to attend the event.
Be sure yo get back to the bus before it leaves for Milwaukee.

Thanks,
Al

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from: alminzlaff@hotmail.com
10/4/14

Hi All, 
Recently, I was asked by a few people about Chicago trips.
Below are the addresses for two events.

S.O.F.A. would be Sat.Nov.8 or Sun. Nov 9.
One of a kind would be Sat. Dec 6 or Sun. Dec 7

I will check out the price of the bus when I know if there is enough interest. I would think it would still be approx $20 per person round trip.

If anyone is interested in going again let me know and how many people you will be bringing.
Tell me which event and day you prefer or if you prefer to do both and I will see what I can do.
What the majority decides is what will be done.

To hold the price down we will need about 55 riders.
If we have less than 55 people we could still go as long as you know the price would be higher.

Seats will be first come first serve, no refunds unless we have a wait list to rpelce you.

If anyone has received this in error i apologize.

Thanks
al

http://www.sofaexpo.com
http://www.oneofakindshowchicago.comS.O.F.A

Newaukee's night market, October 15

NEWaukee’s night market is a collision of all Milwaukee has to offer. The Night Market is a free open-air market that offers a wide variety of experiences for people of all backgrounds and ages. The Night Market features a mash up of art and craft vendors, technology installations, food trucks/carts, live art creation, performances, local music and a beer garden that will support local art organizations. The goal is to create a free, vibrant, safe and interactive place in downtown Milwaukee for people to experience culture at night. By visiting the night market you not only contribute to the local economy, but you are part of the solution to a revitalization of West Wisconsin Ave.

Location: Parking lot between 4th and 5th on Wisconsin Ave

The market is held from 5-10pm one Wednesday a month from July through October:
   - July 16
   - August 13
   - September 17
   - October 15
The market will take place in the new Moiré Pavilion designed by artist and architect Paul Bestul and will be held under the beautiful Dream Catcher created by visual artist, Ayla Boyle.


Click here to read more....

Artwalk 2014, Riverwalk Artists Association Oct 4-5, noon - 5pm

3 of our members will be in this.
Here is a link to more information about the RAA, Riverwest Artists Association. http://www.riverwestart.org/