Milwaukee Sketch Club at Frame Park in Waukesha Thursday 12/17/09

A lot warmer this week, 30F. Typical overcast winter sky. Getting dark earlier now. This would be a great place to come back to again, with the river, city scape, spring, playground and stone bridges.

The Fred Bell Show

The Fred Bell Show is an ongoing project at the Portrait Society. Here is a link to a story written about him and his work, http://portraitsocietygallery.wordpress.com/the-fred-bell-show/

Peninsula School of Art Winter 2010 (Jan-April) catalog available online

Peninsula School of Art Winter 2010 (Jan-April) catalog available online. Summer 2010 catalog will be available in February. See their Plein Air Painting in Italy workshop April 2010.
http://www.peninsulaartschool.com/

Also see eighth annual Guenzel Gallery Salon Exhibit, http://www.peninsulaartschool.com/Guenzel_Gallery.html
2 weeks in January (Jan 8-23, 2010) ending with Salon Party on Saturday Jan 23, 2010
Exhibit is open to all artists, download prospectus on exhibits page for details.

Holiday Scenes Daylong Workshop with Jim Hempel Thursday December 17 9am-4pm

News Flash- Holiday Seasonal Paintings make great gifts. Paint along with Jim holiday scenes daylong workshop.

• December 17
• 9am-4pm
• Bring 3 small primed panels (8x10 or 9x12) and your oil painting supplies
• Workshop fee $50

Let Jim know ASAP by email: jwhempel@hotmail.com

Next Plein Air is at Frame Park in Waukesha about 2:30pm on Thursday Dec 17

Frame park is located at 701 E Moreland Blvd in Waukesha. Here's a link to a short description of it. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2HXB_Frame_Park_Waukesha_WI

Yolanda Kurek offering Art Studio sessions beginning Jan 6, 2010

The next Studio Art session starts on Wednesday January 6 and runs until February 9, 2010.
Time: 6:30-8:45PM
Location: LX Center 217 W. Dunwood Road, Fox Point, WI 53217
Tuition: $75
Any media you want to work in or try is fine
Contact Yolanda at yhkurek@att.net

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Vernon Farm

It was a bit chilly today (about 3 degrees F) but we were toasty in our cars. One of our members got permission from the owner to paint this very interesting barn. The sky was very blue, the light and shadows very interesting but they moved very fast as our days our very short right now.

Next Plein Air Outing on Thursday at about 2:30pm is in downtown Waukesha near the farmers market.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Vernon Marsh Overllok

It was snowing lightly when we first got there so we painted from our cars. Train went by. Turkeys walked by. Then it started snowing heavier and the distant hills became harder to see.

Next plein air outing, civil war barn on Hillview Road in Vernon, 2:30pm Thursday Dec 10.

Email msc1922@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

Next Plein Air Outing Dec 3 at 2:30 pm at subdivision overlooking vernon Marsh

Directions to Falcon View Estates subdivision overlooking Vernon Marsh.

1. Take Hwy I-43 to Mukwonago
2. Then right on Hwy 83
3. Then east (right) on NN (you'll see pick n save)
4. Left on ES
5. Left on Hillview (just past gas station, will see a white farmhouse on corner)
6. Will make 4 curves then continue straight up hill into Falcon something or another subdivision

Melvin Tess at Cafe Brucke Nov 11 - Dec 31, 2009

A show of paintings by our member Mel Tess is at the Cafe Brucke from Nov 11 - Dec 31, 2009. Here are some links if you'd like to read more:

• JSOnline review: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/76465732.html
• Cafe Brucke: http://www.cafebrucke.com/

Fred Bell is offering art Classes starting January 2010

These are 6 week sessions meeting on Thursdays. To see his work and get more information on his classes see his website, http://fredbellpaintings.com/

James Hempel is offering December Classes

These are ongoing classes offered on Wednesday and Saturdays, where you can work at your own pace with individualized instruction in any drawing or painting media. For more information on dates and times contact James (Jim) Hempel at jwhempel@hotmail.com . To see his work see http://www.jameshempel.com/

About the Milwaukee Sketch Club

The Milwaukee Sketch Club meets every Tuesday evening (7:30 - 9:30pm) from the first part of September through May at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 80 st. and Lincoln Avenue in West Allis, Wisconsin.

On our weekly sketch nights we have two models; a portrait model and a nude model. We have a different nude model each week but the portrait model poses for two consecutive weeks. We ask that the portrait model wear the same clothing both weeks and the same hair style. Our nude model starts out with short five minute poses ending with a long half-hour pose at the end of the evening. The portrait model poses for half-hour at a time with a short break in between. We pay both models $25.00 per evening of modeling.

We welcome new members that are interested in painting and sketching. Artists can use any medium of their choice except for oils because of the solvent odor. If the artist uses a messy medium we ask that they bring a drop cloth or something to cover the chair they are using for supporting their materials and the floor beneath them. Our fees are $85.00 for the year. See the October 10, 2009 posting for our updated 2009 winter schedule.

We also have plein air during the summer with some hearty artists continuing into the colder months. They meet at different interesting areas each session. (See previous blog postings) The plein air is free.

Milwaukee Sketch Club looking for Portrait Models

Looking for clothed portrait models to pose for pay 2 weeks in a row on Tuesday nights from 7:30-9:30pm. Email msc1922@gmail.com if you're interested.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Vernon Marsh

It's getting cooler but still not too bad. If you're painting with a brush you can poke your brush through a wool sock and hold it like normal within your sock. Definitely long underwear, winter coat and hat weather.

This week we're still out in Mukwonago on Thursday.

Next week we will have off for Thanksgiving.

Then the following week we may do Tuesday afternoon at 1pm in Milwaukee/Waukesha area and Thursday at 2:30pm in Mukwonago.

Directions to subdivision overlooking Vernon Marsh.

1. Take Hwy I-43 to Mukwonago
2. Then right on Hwy 83
3. Then east (right) on NN (you'll see pick n save)
4. Left on ES
5. Left on Hillview (just past gas station, will see a white farmhouse on corner)
6. Will make 4 curves then continue straight up hill into Falcon something or another subdivision

Michael Foster Oil Portrait Demo at Milwaukee Sketch Club

Michael Foster, http://michaelfosteronline.com , is an oil portrait artist and teacher. He has a Masters of Art in Visual Studies from Cardinal Stritch University and has exhibited in several shows including solo shows at the University of Wis. Waukesha and the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Brookfield Wi. See his website for his work and current exhibitions.

He demonstrated a larger than life oil portrait at least 4' x 4' on a braced masonite panel, gessoed then wiped with burnt sienna. He worked from a black and white photo so he could visualize the color mood. He works with values, form, questions of form and chooses his own colors.

His first step was to rough in the locations of the face's features with charcoal. First getting the size and placement, Then working on the tilt and turn. He compares what is unknown to what is known, relates it to the whole. If something doesn't seem to be right, cover it with your hand and it will jump to the right place so you can correct it. He started by roughing in the top and middle of the head, then the chin. Then the middle vertical, tilt and shoulders. Then eyes, brows & nose, then eye width and nose width. Then hair & forehead.

He decided on a dominant complementary color scheme of purple and yellow, with a secondary complementary color pair of green and red. He started by blocking in the large dark shapes with purple, then put in the primary light source with yellow-green and the secondary light source with alizarin. Then colors were continually refined while remaining in the same color scheme. Areas were lightened with white and yellow.

He applied the paint directly from the tube to the painting. Colors were mixed directly on the painting. He used several bristle filbert brushes so didn't need to keep cleaning brush. He worked from large to small shapes. When correcting he paints right over the form, then once it's right he wipes out the error. He used the directional flow of the brush strokes to sculpt and carve out the forms.

He tries to get the entire painting as close to done in one sitting. Then lets it dry several days before reworking and glazing. If he doesn't like a particular area's texture he peels it off with a palette knife or sands it. He says when you paint a lot things happen faster.

He uses a very thin layer of retouch varnish applied with sponge brush on his paintings. It can be carefully wiped off with solvent and Viva paper towel if painting is dry before applying.

He takes his own photos using a canon sl and mostly one light source with a white card reflector. You can see his photos on his website that he built this summer using http://otherpeoplespixels.com/ that his friend Tom who is an abstract artist recommended.

All in all an excellent demo.

Jean Crane & Friends "Watercolor Expressions V" 11/13-1/16/2010

One of our members, Joyce, is exhibiting in this exhibit.

Artists Reception is Friday, 11/13/09, 5 - 8 pm

Jill Spanbauer's Lake Country Gallery
Corner of Capitol Dr & Hwy 164
W240 N3485 Pewaukee Rd
Pewaukee WI 53072

262-691-3800

Some classes

Yolanda Kurek, yhkurek@att.net is offering classes at LX Center 217 W Dunwood Rd, Fox Point Wi. Classes start Wed 11/11 and runs to 12/16/2009.

James Hempel, jwhempel@hotmail is offering both Wednesday and Saturday classes in the morning and evening.

Fred Bell, fred@fredbellpaintings.com is offering Thursday morning and evening classes.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at a garden near Lincoln Parkway

On Tuesday, November 3rd, we met at member's yard and the garden scenery was so intriguing that we decided to paint there.

It was cool and we needed our hats and gloves. Somewhat warmer to stand rather than sit unless you have a hunter's cushion.

Next week we will be meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 2:30pm at Vernon Marsh
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/wildlife_areas/vernon.htm

Take 43 to hwy 83.
Take hwy 83 north past Pick n' Save
Take a Right on Frog Alley (this road is labeled Sugden on the left)
Go all the way to the parking lot on the end.

Hope to see you there. Email msc1922@gmail.com if you'd like to meet up with us.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hart Park in Wauwatosa

Early in the morning it was quite chilly and the grass was wet. However by the time we left it was sunny and quite pleasant. Fall color very good.













Next Tuesdays (11/3/09) Plein air will be on Lincoln Parkway and 54th St near Hampton ave.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Veterans Administration Center

Fall Color is very good and appeared very bright against the gray sky. Not much wind. Still comfortable to be outside. VA has very interesting buildings but right now there is some construction going on so parking could become a challenge.

Juliane Rae Mueller critique at Milwaukee Sketch Club

Juliane Rae is a member of the AC Art Association, an interior designer, a teacher and an artist. She has taught at a lot of places including the Milwaukee Art Museum, MATC and Australia. She also gives private art lessons.

I could only find 2 posts about her on the web, in the UWM post advertising her Fen Shui class, http://uwmpost.com/article/50/19/908-Post-Magazine- and in book rags, http://www.bookrags.com/highbeam/home-front-feng-shui-lesson-19990620-hb/ .

Great critique and very interesting pieces from our members, 2 large pastel portraits, 3 sculptures, large city abstract, pastel vegetable still life, too name a few.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Mount Mary

It was sunny, almost 50F and not too windy. Altogether a nice fall day to paint outside

Upcoming outings:

• 10/17 (Sat) Downtown Waukesha meet near farmers market & river http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16741 http://www.downtownwaukesha.com/
• 10/20 (Tue) Veterans Center (N)5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/
• 10/24 (Sat) South Shore Yacht Club (S)2300 E Nock St. Milwaukee http://www.ssyc.org/

Scout Lake off Loomis Rd

Good Fall color. Lots of friendly ducks.

Milwaukee Sketch Club Indoor Sketching Winter Schedule 2009-2010

Joyce sent out an updated Indoor model sketching Schedule.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 7929 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis
7:30pm - 9:30 pm (Tuesday nights)

September 2009-May 2010

Sept 15,22,29, Oct 6 - Sketch
Oct 13 - Critique

Oct 20, 27, Nov 3 - sketch
Nov 10 - Demo

Nov 17, 24, Dec 1 - sketch
Dec 8 - Critique

Dec 15 - sketch

HOLIDAY BREAK

Jan 5 - sketch
Jan 12- Demo

Jan 19, 26, Feb 2 - sketch
Feb 9 - Critique

Feb 16, 23, Mar 2 - sketch
Mar 9 - Demo

Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 - sketch
Apr 13 - critique

Apr 20, 27, May 4 - sketch
May 11 - Demo

May 18 - sketch

May 25 - DINNER

October Plein Air Schedule

About 1/3 of the way through October. Start thinking where you'd like to paint in November/December and email msc1922@gmail.com with suggestions. Thanks!

Here's the rest of October's Plein Air Schedule:

Tuesdays:

• 10/13 (Tue) Mount Mary (N) 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway http://www.mtmary.edu/

• 10/20 (Tue) Veterans Center (N)5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/

• 10/27 (Tue) Downtown Wauwatosa – meet in Hart Park (N) off State St. West of 70^th St. http://ihartpark.com/

Saturdays:

• 10/17 (Sat) Downtown Waukesha meet near farmers market & river http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16741 http://www.downtownwaukesha.com/

• 10/24 (Sat) South Shore Yacht Club (S)2300 E Nock St. Milwaukee http://www.ssyc.org/

• 10/31 (Sat) Kletzsch Park Falls (N) 6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy Milwaukee http://www.kletzschfriends.org/

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hank Aaron State Trail near Miller Park

It started out a bit chilly and overcast this morning but later on the sun came out and it was quite comfortable. A fisherman said that you can get 25 pound salmons out of the river. There were some people walking along the trail too. Bathrooms were closed.

Upcoming Outings:

• 10/3 (Sat) McKinley Marina
• 10/6 (Tue) Veterans Park on Milwaukee Lakefront

Directions to Hank Aaron State Trail

Probably will meet by Klement's Sausage House around 9.

Directions:

Driving east or west on Interstate Highway 94, take exit 308B and go south on State Highway 341 (Miller Park Way) After entering on to Highway 341 move as soon as possible to the right lane and take the exit marked Miller Park. Follow around the curve and at the first set of lights turn right. At the next set of lights turn left into the “Expos” parking lot. This is just south of the Klement’s Sausage Haus.

Park here and take the pedestrian bridge across the river. You'll see the Hank Aaron State Trail sign at the bridge's east end. The trail is down the hill from the sign via ramps at the north and south ends of the walkway.

You can also take 44th Street from the south and follow signs to the General Parking Area

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hoyt Park

Quite a nice morning.

Upcoming Plein Air Outings:

• 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E) or Retzer Nature Center?

• 9/30 (Tue) Hank Aaron State Trail (E) 2300 N. MLK Jr Dr.? Located between Miller Park & the Lakefront Milwaukee. Probably will meet in parking lot near Miller Park? http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/hank_aaron/ http://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/

• 10/3 (Sat) McKinley Marina (E) 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. http://www.sailingcenter.org/location.php http://www.milwaukeeyc.com/ http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/BoatingampMcKinleyMa9139.htm

Alfons Gallery Frame Sale/Fundraiser Sept 24-26

Alfons Gallery Frame Sale/Fundraiser

Thursday, Sept 24, 4-7pm
Friday, Sept 25, 10am-7pm
Saturday, Sept 26 10am-3pm

1501 S Layton Blvd (27th & Greenfield)

Open to the public. Free parking in lot behind St. Joseph Center 29th & Orchard.

Hundreds of leftover frames of varying sized & styles are priced to sell, starting $3.00. Wood & metal, conservative & contemporary, large & small, with & without glass. Some large, valuable frames imported from Germany are also available at discount prices.

Your purchase will support the work of Alfons Gallery in its mission to support artists from various cultures and backgrounds.

Contact: Sr. Barbaralie Stiefermann, Gallery Director 414-385-5273 bstiefermann@sssf.org

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Lion's Gorge near Grafton

Lion's Gorge is beautiful and well worth the 40' drive. The trails are well maintained. This park is geared towards hikers so be prepared to walk. It's semi-rustic with no fee, portapotties but no running water, so bring water. The bluff had fingers going into Lake Michigan and there was a platform over a swampy area where the greens were just incredible. There's also a beach. Perfect day and weather. Leaves just starting to turn.

To get there, take Hwy 43 to exit 92 (Grafton Hwy 60 W & Hwy Q E), then go east on Hwy Q over the railroad tracks to the first stop sign which is Hwy C/Lakeshore Rd. Make a Left. Start looking for a small brown sign labeled Lion's Gorge. It's approximately the 2nd road. Make a right and follow the signs.

A hiker suggested we ought to go to Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls just north of Townline & Good Hope Rd. They have a fishing pier and a path around the quarry. The firefighters go there to train too.

This weeks upcoming, loosely scheduled, Plein Air Outings:

• 9/23 (Tue) Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd Wauwatosa (N) http://www.friendsofhoytpark.org

• 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E) or could go to Retzer Nature Center, http://friendsofretzer.org/09/ in Waukesha?
  

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Juneau Park

We were at the northern border of the LMA Plein Air Collaboration downtown painting competion border so I got to see some people that I haven't seen all summer. There's a replica of Solomon Juneau's log cabin/trading post at the north end of the park, an overlook to the lake on the south and at least one statue plus neat looking buildings surrounding the park. Bathroom was closed.

This Saturday is Lion's Gorge.
Next Tuesday is Hoyt Park.
(See previous post of Sept/Oct Schedule for addresses)

Milwaukee Sketch Club at New Berlin Farmer's Market

Beautiful day. Everyone was very friendly and nice, especially the farmer we were sitting next to.

Here's a link to a listing of farmers markets, http://www.farmfreshatlas.org/southeast/markets.htm

Next Tuesday 9/16 is Juneau Park near East Kilbourn & North Prospect Ave.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at the Harley Davidson Museum

The Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is a great place to sketch and paint. The museum is surrounded on 3 sides by a river which has a walkway around it. There are bridges, interesting industrial buildings, beautiful plants, downtown city skyline, plus the museum itself with a lot of interesting reflections and motorcycles of course. A very large piece of land, lots of parking and easy to get to. Today was very sunny with a light breeze. We painted on the south side next to one of the rivers.

This Saturday 9/12 is the New Berlin Farmer's Market, near Moreland Ave & National Ave.

Next Tuesday 9/16 is Juneau Park near East Kilbourn & North Prospect Ave

Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-10 sessions start Tues 9/15/09 at 7:30pm

Just a reminder, Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-2010 sessions start Tuesday at 7:30pm, September 15th, with sketching at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 7929 W. Lincoln Avenue, West Allis. If you know of any other artists that you think might be interested in joining us, please invite them to come. Hope to see all of you there.

Joyce

Milwaukee Sketch Club 2009-10 Winter Indoor Schedule

Tuesday nights 7:30- 9:30pm
There are 2 models, one draped and the other undraped, on sketch nights.
For more information please email msc1922@gmail.com

Fall 2009

• Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6 - Sketch
• Oct 13 - Critique
• Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3 - Sketch
• Nov 10 - Demo
• Nov 17, 24 & Dec 1 - Sketch
• Dec 8 - Critique
• Dec 15 - Sketch

Holiday Break

Winter 2010

• Jan 5 - Sketch
• Jan 12 - Demo
• Jan 19, 26 & Feb 2 - Sketch
• Feb 9 - Critique
• Feb 16, 23 & Mar 2 - Sketch
• Mar 9 - Demo
• Mar 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6 - Sketch
• Apr 13 - Critique
• Apr 20, 27 & May 4 - Sketch
• May 11 - Demo
• May 18 - Sketch
• May 25 - Dinner
  

Milwaukee Sketch Club Sept / Oct Plein Air Outing Schedule

TUESDAY

• 9/9 (Tue) Harley Davidson Museum, 400 Canal St. Milwaukee (E) http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/HD_Museum/Museum.jsp?locale=en_US

• 9/16 (Tue) Juneau Park, aproximately E Kilbourn & N. Prospect Ave where you can look over a bluff to Lake Michigan. (E) http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/AbTheParkSystemmap10627.htm

• 9/23 (Tue) Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd Wauwatosa (N) http://www.friendsofhoytpark.org

• 9/30 (Tue) Hank Aaron State Trail (E) 2300 N. MLK Jr Dr.? Located between Miller Park & the Lakefront Milwaukee http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/hank_aaron/ http://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/

• 10/6 (Tue) Veterans Park on Milwaukee Lakefront (E) 1010 N Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/AbTheParkSystemmap10627.htm

• 10/13 (Tue) Mount Mary (N) 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway http://www.mtmary.edu/

• 10/20 (Tue) Veterans Center (N)5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/

• 10/27 (Tue) Downtown Wauwatosa – meet in Hart Park (N) off State St. West of 70^th St. http://ihartpark.com/

SATURDAY

• 9/12 (Sat) New Berlin Farmers Market (W) New Berlin Plaza on Moreland Ave between National Ave & Coffee Road http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/farmmarkets.html#southeast http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M772 http://www.nb-chamber.org/

• 9/19 (Sat) Lion's Den Gorge (N) between Port Washington & Grafton, E Co C & Lake Shore Dr intersection http://co.ozaukee.wi.us/LandWaterManagement/LionsDen/Index.htm

• 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E)

• 10/3 (Sat) McKinley Marina (E) 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. http://www.sailingcenter.org/location.php http://www.milwaukeeyc.com/ http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/BoatingampMcKinleyMa9139.htm

• 10/10 (Sat) Scout Lake off Loomis (S) 5902 W Loomis Rd. http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/Fishing9141.htm

• 10/17 (Sat) Downtown Waukesha meet near farmers market & river http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M16741 http://www.downtownwaukesha.com/

• 10/24 (Sat) South Shore Yacht Club (S)2300 E Nock St. Milwaukee http://www.ssyc.org/

• 10/31 (Sat) Kletzsch Park Falls (N) 6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy Milwaukee http://www.kletzschfriends.org/

msc1922@gmail.com

Milwaukee Sketch Club at Minooka Park in Waukesha on 8/26/09

In the early morning it looked like it was going to rain but by the time we got to Minooka Park it was sunny. However you can tell fall is coming because there was a brisk breeze and it was cool in the shade.

Is anyone interested in doing a Plein Air Outing in Villa Terrace Museum?

Hello All,

While we were doing the Plein Air outing Wednesday in the Villa Terrace neighborhood we walked passed the Villa Terrace Museum. While looking in at their courtyard we started talking about having an outing for all of us on the premises, outside at the museum.

Today I was in contact with their events planner, Judith. Here is the scoop. There is a cost of $3-4 depending on if it is during hours or not. Open hours are Wed-Sat 1-5pm, Sunday thru Sept. 10-5. In September during the week would be best per their schedule and she would need a two week notice so she can schedule the time.

The only Sunday (or Saturday) morning available in September would be September 13th, but we would have to let her know very soon.

The address of the Villa Terrace Museum, http://www.cavtmuseums.org/vt/home.html , is 2220 N. Terrace Ave., about 3-4 blocks south of St. Mary's and North Point Tower.

Is anyone interested in doing this Plein Air outing during the week in September on a ,

• Wednesday or Thursday 1-3pm or on
• September 13th, Sunday morning 10-Noon, a 2-3 hour hour outing.

Please email me your thoughts ASAP!

I would need an RSVP ASAP or at least by next week Tuesday, August 25. As soon as I have at least 4-5 people on a particular day I will send out an email saying we are doing it that day

msc1922@gmail.com

FYI - They would prefer us not to use the oil medium on their premises and this outing would have to be strictly outside.

Milwaukee Sketch Club at BackBay Park in Villa Terrace neighborhood

It was a beautiful day on Wednesday morning. We walked around the neighborhood and decided to paint in Back Bay Park which overlooks the Milwaukee Lakefront. We could see boats sailing in Lake Michigan and yachts in McKinley Marina. In addition, the houses surrounded the park were very interesting.

Survey for those interested in continuing Plein Air Outings into Fall

Hi everyone, This summer the Milwaukee Sketch Club had a lot of fun plein air outings and I would like to continue our plein air outings into fall.

If you are interested please let me know your thoughts on the following or what would work best for you.

Thanks
msc1922@gmail.com

Tuesday at what time?

• Mornings starting at 9am
• Late morning starting at 11
• Afternoons starting at 1
• Late afternoons starting around 4

Locations rate number #1 where you would most like to go to #28 where you'd least like to go. Also please add in any additional locations that you'd like to visit.

• Elmbrook Historical Society Stage Coach Inn (W)
• Boerner Botanical Gardens (S)
• Whitnal Park waterfall (S)
• Hoyt Park bridge (N)
• Greenfield Park Lagoon (W)
• Grant Park, clubhouse, beach, waterfalls (SE)
• North Ave Water tower (E)
• Bradford Beach (E)
• Kletch Park Falls (N)
• Downtown Waukesha (W)
• Downtown Greendale (S)
• Veterans center (N)
• McKinley Marina (E)
• Cedarburg Covered Bridge (N)
• Veterans Park on Milwaukee Lakefront (E)
• North Point Lighthouse (E)
• South Shore Yacht Club (S)
• Scout Lake off Loomis (S)
• Crystal Ridge (SW)
• Holy Hill
• Harley Davidson Museum
• Juno Park
• Lapham Peak
• Bayview around KK & Bay street near out of business Omega Burger Stand
• Cupertino Park
• Hank Aaron State Trail
• Retzer Nature Center
• Lion's Den Gorge: off Ulao Dr, east of Grafton/I-43
  

Thanks again!

Milwaukee Sketch Club will be meeting in the Villa Terrace Neighborhood

Hello All

This Wednesday we will be meeting at the east side neighborhood near Villa Terrace Decorative Arts museum http://www.cavtmuseums.org/ near the intersection of N. Terrace Ave and E. Ivanhoe Pl. That appears to be right in front of the museum, about 2 blocks south of the North Ave water tower.

FYI - This Next Saturday Aug. 22 is at South Shore Yacht Club 2300 E. Nock St. off Hwy 32 north of Oklahoma Ave. http://www.ssyc.org - if anyone is going please email everyone else if you want company. Please note that after this Saturdays outing there are only two more scheduled ending on Saturday, August 29. Some of us are considering doing more Plein Air through the fall season possibly on Tuesdays.

See you there Wednesday at Villa Terrace Neighborhood.

msc1922@gmail.com

Milwaukee Sketch Club in Downtown Greendale

The weather was perfect. Several people painted near the gazebo, some people took the path from the park that went behind the houses, one person painted on his car on the street in a neighborhood. Also there was the clock tower, a stream running with rocks running underneath the bridges... Lots of neat areas to paint.

Some more suggestions for Plein Air Outings: Veterans Park, Scout Lake off of Loomis, Crystal Ridge, Holy Hill.

If anyone has some other places they'd like to sketch and paint, just email msc1922@gmail.com