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7/11/15
Austin Kleon
Sorry, We're Tired
Drawing + hand
color wheel
Painter's Key
absolute beginner
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Art in the Park, July 25
From: Brian Breider <bvartinthepark@gmail.com>
Hi all,
Please stop by this Saturday July 25th and enjoy 30 local Artists.
The Zillman Park Sculpture dedication is at 2pm!
Music: Candy Apple Crush performs 12-2
Free Face Painting for the kids (or adults!)
The Zillman Park Sculpture dedication is at 2pm!
Music: Candy Apple Crush performs 12-2
Free Face Painting for the kids (or adults!)
we hope to see you there,
Brian
www.bvartinthepark.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Mukwonago Farmer's Market plein air opportunity on Wednesdays 2-6pm at Field Park
Hi Y’all,
Here is an opportunity to paint on a Wednesday afternoon at Field Park in
Mukwonago at the farmers market painting
produce, flowers etc.. Jim Mac Donald will set up a date, and please
RSVP to him if you will be attending. Please read the email below.
See the attached photos.
Vivian
From: James Mac Donald
I was thrilled to be in a painting class with Jim Hempel. Met many art
friends there.
As I mentioned to Margo earlier, if any plein-air painters would want to
get together on any Wednesday afternoon in Mukwonago, there is a great farmer's
market with tons of subject matter to choose from.
I had considered going there anyway to do some sketches, but it would be
great to have other artists on the shady grounds at Field Park and the vendors
would love it. There are musicians, farmers selling produce and flowers out of
the backs of their trucks, and market array of selections. The market is each
Wed. from 2-6, and the Mukwonago Chamber would love to feature us artists if we
had a date in mind.
Let me know if anyone is interested, and we will see what we can do. There
are a few photos attached as samples.
PS: Went to the Muskego market and was very small. Mukwonago does a super
job of attracting many diverse and well prepared vendors each week.
Regards,
Jim Mac Donald
Monday, July 20, 2015
Artist Talk, Thursday 7/23/15 at 7:00
Artist Talk
Thursday, July 23 | 7:00
Darron Lillian is a plein air artist with a keen eye for composition whose rough texture and loose, individual strokes capture the immediacy of the moment. His artwork depicts the everyday landmarks of Wisconsin’s back roads and byways.
In contrast, Colette Odya Smith often eschews the use of the horizon line in her landscapes focusing instead on light filtering through trees and reflections on the water. Colette creates natural sanctuaries that are both realistic and otherworldly.
Together, they show their work at MOWA on the Lake at Saint John's On The Lake July 23–October 7.
MOWA
on the Lake
at Saint John's On The Lake
1800 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Open to the public every day, 10:00-5:00
Image: A Bow to the Season by Colette Odya Smith and Genesee Lake Road by Darron Lillian
Thursday, July 23 | 7:00
Darron Lillian is a plein air artist with a keen eye for composition whose rough texture and loose, individual strokes capture the immediacy of the moment. His artwork depicts the everyday landmarks of Wisconsin’s back roads and byways.
In contrast, Colette Odya Smith often eschews the use of the horizon line in her landscapes focusing instead on light filtering through trees and reflections on the water. Colette creates natural sanctuaries that are both realistic and otherworldly.
Together, they show their work at MOWA on the Lake at Saint John's On The Lake July 23–October 7.
MOWA
on the Lake
at Saint John's On The Lake
1800 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Open to the public every day, 10:00-5:00
Image: A Bow to the Season by Colette Odya Smith and Genesee Lake Road by Darron Lillian
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Milwaukee Sketch Club in Wales at Village Hall 7/17/15 Friday morning
We met about 9am. The weather was overcast, pleasantly warm, with a slight breeze. By the time we left the sun had come out and it was getting hot. The ladies at the village hall were very nice. Quite a few bikers going past on Glacial Drumlin Bike trail.
Thank you John for the good pictures!
Thank you John for the good pictures!
Saturday, July 18, 2015
LMA at Artists in the Garden, September 12-13, 2015 (Boerner Botanical Gardens)
Hello
LMA would like to cordially invite WIPAPA to exhibit, demo, paint en plein air or just attend the first Artists in the Garden weekend.
Milwaukee County, the Boerner Botanical Gardens and the League of Milwaukee Artists are hosting the first annual Artists In the Garden weekend, where art and nature come together for two days of creativity and entertainment.
On Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th,
2015, the League of Milwaukee Artists and special guests will be
working in the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park,
creating watercolors, oils, acrylics and more. You can watch
professional plein air artists creating works of art that will transport
you into green places of serenity, or excite you with the bright bold
colors of flowers and foliage. Affordable original works and giclee
prints will be for sale from the individual artists or in the Gallery
tents.
Art experts and more than 40+ artists in a variety of media will be
available to answer your questions. Musical artists will enhance your
experience with ambient acoustical pieces played on hammered dulcimer, Native American flute, acoustic guitar and more.
Art Demonstrations in by renowned artists will inspire you to try your hand. Children can learn how to make seed paper with
the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens on Saturday. The Milwaukee Art
Museum’s outreach program run by Kohl’s Color Wheel, will be providing
art activities for children and adults on Sunday. An art contest for the
Plein Air painters will be judged by Wisconsin Horticulturalist Melinda
Meyers on Sunday. Many other activities and giveaways To Be Announced.
The Milwaukee County’s Traveling Beer Garden will also be there
featuring Sprecher Brewing Company products: craft beer, hard root beer,
hard ginger ale, specialty sodas, root beer floats, and snacks!
The Boerner Botanical Gardens, an internationally renowned
horticultural showplace in the Milwaukee County Parks, located on the
grounds of Whitnall Park in the village of Hales Corners, Milwaukee
County, Wisconsin. Entrance to the Gardens is $5.50 for adults.
For over 70 years, the League of Milwaukee Artists (LMA) has
championed artistic creativity and actively contributed to our
Community. The League represents 108+ local artists creating two and
three dimensional artworks in all types of media, a group dedicated to
the promotion of visual creation, personal artistic growth, and the
expansion of the Arts in our state, region and community.
Her is a link where WIPAPA members can register. http://www. milwaukeeartists.org/boerner- application.html.
Thanks so much. Hope to see you there!
Carol
Boerner “Artists in the Gardens” Plein Air Painters! 9/12-13 free to participate
From: mary.prince88@yahoo.com
Attention Plein Air
Painters!
New painters, have you been painting for fun and
accumulating paintings in a drawer?
Experienced painters, do you have leftover paintings that have not sold?
Cedarburg Plein Air in June had a $50 entry fee and took a 40%
commission. On the other end of the scale, the Racine Art Museum Plein Air
(July 11) had an $8 fee and no opportunity to sell art.
Our new event lets you participate for free, and possibly
win a garden-themed prize.
This is the weekend of Sept 12 and 13.
This is the weekend of Sept 12 and 13.
We also have plenty of space available in our Gallery
Tent.
For a single $25 fee, you can show up to 4 of your nature
paintings in a professional manner and sell to the public at a fun event.
If you are a ‘just for fun’ painter, this is your
opportunity to sell for the first time; Imagine showing 4 paintings each inexpensively priced at $100,
selling two and taking home $175.
If you are an experienced painter, remember there is no
commission for our event. No matter your price, the Gallery tent fee is still
only $25.
Once you have signed up for the Gallery tent, Plein Air
painters on Saturday can bring a frame and have their new painting(s) on
display the first day. Paintings will be
kept safe in the Garden Room overnight.
Plein Air painters starting on Sunday who wish to
participate in the contest need to get paintings turned in by 1:30pm Sunday.
TV/radio host and columnist, renowned horticulturalist
Melinda Myers will be judging how the artist has captured the “essence” of the
subject.
Submissions: 1:30 , judging: 2:00 , awards: 2:30. Plants or gift cards will be awarded
to the winners.
Please consider stepping up to the next level, and
becoming a selling ‘Artist in the Gardens’!
Mary Prince and Donna Staats, Plein Air Coordinators
Friday, July 17, 2015
LMA hosting 1st annual Artist In the Garden Weekend 9/12-13
From: Carol Christ <Cchrist1@wi.rr.com>
PS If you have any questions, please call me or Donna Staats.
Carol S. Christ
–––––––––––––––––––––––
Treasurer/Website Manager
League of Milwaukee Artists
carol@carolsfineartonline.com
LMA would like to cordially invite Wisconsin Pastel Artists t exhibit, demo, paint en plein air or just attend the first Artists in the Garden weekend!
Milwaukee County, the Boerner Botanical Gardens and the League of Milwaukee Artists are hosting the first annual Artists In the Garden weekend, where art and nature come together for two days of creativity and entertainment. On Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th,
2015, the League of Milwaukee Artists and special guests will be
working in the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park,
creating watercolors, oils, acrylics and more. You can watch
professional plein air artists creating works of art that will transport
you into green places of serenity, or excite you with the bright bold
colors of flowers and foliage. Affordable original works and giclee
prints will be for sale from the individual artists or in the Gallery
tents.
Art
experts and more than 40+ artists in a variety of media will be
available to answer your questions. Musical artists will enhance your
experience with ambient acoustical pieces played on hammered dulcimer,
Native American flute, acoustic guitar and more.
Art
Demonstrations in by renowned artists will inspire you to try your
hand. Children can learn how to make seed paper with the Friends of
Boerner Botanical Gardens on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Art Museum’s outreach program run by Kohl’s Color Wheel,
will be providing art activities for children and adults on Sunday. An art contest for the Plein Air painters will be judged by Wisconsin Horticulturalist Melinda Meyers on Sunday. Many other activities and giveaways To Be Announced.
The
Zilli Café will be open for your culinary enjoyment. The Café features a
full service coffee bar with espresso drinks, smoothies and pastries. A
daily special, fresh salads and deli sandwiches will also be available.
The
Milwaukee County’s Traveling Beer Garden will also be there featuring
Sprecher Brewing Company products: craft beer, hard root beer, hard
ginger ale, specialty sodas, root beer floats, and snacks!
The
Boerner Botanical Gardens, an internationally renowned horticultural
showplace in the Milwaukee County Parks, located on the grounds of
Whitnall Park in the village of Hales Corners, Milwaukee County,
Wisconsin. Entrance to the Gardens is $5.50 for adults.
For
over 70 years, the League of Milwaukee Artists (LMA) has championed
artistic creativity and actively contributed to our Community. The
League represents 108+ local artists creating two and three dimensional
artworks in all types of media, a group dedicated to the promotion of
visual creation, personal artistic growth, and the expansion of the Arts
in our state, region and community.
Here is a link where Wisconsin Pastel Artists members can register. http://www. milwaukeeartists.org/boerner- application.html.
Thanks so much. Hope to see you there!
Carol
PS If you have any questions, please call me or Donna Staats.
Carol S. Christ
–––––––––––––––––––––––
Treasurer/Website Manager
League of Milwaukee Artists
carol@carolsfineartonline.com
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Palette Party by Thea Kovac 7/28/15
From: Thea Kovac <kovacthea@gmail.com>
$50
An evening of painting, refreshments and good company ... at my house!
Tuesday, July 28, 6-9pm,
After warm-up exercises I'll show you how to create glowing watercolor paintings that just about paint themselves.
Limited to 6 participants.
Art supplies and refreshments included.
RSVP: kovacthea@gmail.com
By 7/18 ...
Please send check for $50 (payable to "Thea Kovac") to:
Thea Kovac
Thanks!
Thea
Thea Kovac
Lost Playground Studio
Visual Artist. Art Educator.
Member MARN Board of Directors.
THEA KOVAC
Visual
artist, independent art instructor, and poet, Thea has held classes,
workshops and artist residencies in many academic and community venues
including MIAD, UWM, Stritch, Alverno, Jewish Community Center, Museum
of Wisconsin Art (MOWA), Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Woodland Pattern,
and Lynden Sculpture Garden as well as private settings. She is on the
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) Board of Directors.
In her workspace in The Toy Factory on the north side of Milwaukee, she creates vivid watercolor and acrylic paintings.
Her
artistic practice also includes in-home art classes, creativity
coaching, team building exercises for businesses and Palette Parties,
playful activities for celebrations, such as birthday parties, showers
and book clubs.
Milwaukee Sketch club at North Point Light house in Lake Park, Milwaukee. Tuesday evening 7/14/15
Quite a few people showed up. A good time was had by all. Weather cooperated and didn't rain.
Here's 2 paintings from the Martini Girls, https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Martini-Girls-Gallery-Studio-LLC/143690212401991
Painted by Debbie Callahan |
Painted by Marcia Hero |
Monday, July 13, 2015
Tuesday night Plein Aire Location Change to North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park
from: alminzlaff
@hotmail.com
Tuesday July 14 6:30pm
North point Lighthouse in Lake Park
2650 N Wahl
Instead of McKinley Marina
Let me know who will show and who will still go to the marina.
Al
North point Lighthouse in Lake Park
2650 N Wahl
Instead of McKinley Marina
Let me know who will show and who will still go to the marina.
Al
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Milwaukee Sketch Club outside Estacion Restaurant, Waukesha, Thursday morning 7/9/15
The nice pictures are John's. The washed out ones are mine.
Originally we planned to meet in the Student Union parking lot of Carroll University. However no parking was available there so we drove down the hill to the parking lot near the used bookstore. Then drove over to Estacion restaurant neighborhood.
We walked around to figure out where we wanted to paint and got to meet Butch, an 88 year old barber who cuts hair in the Caboose next to Estacion. I believe that he is open Tuesday - Saturday mornings. Estacion opened up at 11am.
Estacion Restaurant was originally a railway depot
.The 400 club where Les Paul played guitar is across the street along with the Spur Bar, possibly an old rooming house, and a hair cutting salon.
Very scenic neighborhood. Interesting buildings.
Originally we planned to meet in the Student Union parking lot of Carroll University. However no parking was available there so we drove down the hill to the parking lot near the used bookstore. Then drove over to Estacion restaurant neighborhood.
We walked around to figure out where we wanted to paint and got to meet Butch, an 88 year old barber who cuts hair in the Caboose next to Estacion. I believe that he is open Tuesday - Saturday mornings. Estacion opened up at 11am.
Estacion Restaurant was originally a railway depot
Very scenic neighborhood. Interesting buildings.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
WIPAPA: State Fair Plein Air Deadline July 8th
from:
Morning all!
Registration Deadline:
Registration forms must be postmarked by July 8, 2015. All registered
artists will receive four (4) complimentary admission tickets and one
(1) parking permit to the Fair.
http://www.wistatefair.com/pdfs/competitions/entry_info/plein_air.pdf
http://www.wistatefair.com/pdfs/competitions/entry_info/plein_air_entry_form.pdf
Morning all!
I'm hoping you will all consider doing this
one day event at the State Fair. There are still some
openings...deadline July 8
Wendie
Registration Deadline:
Registration forms must be postmarked by July 8, 2015. All registered
artists will receive four (4) complimentary admission tickets and one
(1) parking permit to the Fair.
Awards: Top Awards –
Artists can receive only one award from this section: Grand Champion
$1,000.00 Reserve Champion $600.00 Award of Merit $400.00 Special awards
– Artist can receive multiple awards from this section: Best Fair
Action $200.00 Best Fair Animal $200.00 Best Fair Entertainment $200.00
Best Fair Food $200.00
Questions:
More information about or question regarding competition rules should
be directed to jill Albanese by phone at 414/777-0580 or by email at
jill.albanese@wistatefair.com.
http://www.wistatefair.com/pdfs/competitions/entry_info/plein_air.pdf
http://www.wistatefair.com/pdfs/competitions/entry_info/plein_air_entry_form.pdf
Milwaukee Sketch Club at Hart Park Tuesday evening 7/8/15
70th St bridge |
Hart Park is a great place to go because there is a lot of different places and things to paint. You can even paint people if you want, but you better be quick. Most of them are walking, biking, or jogging.
view from pedestrian bridge |
pedestrian bridge |
Jacobus Park Pond |
Jacobus park can be accessed via 68th st on no thru st just south of parkway.
Jacobus Park bridge remains |
Jacobus Park Picnic Area |
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Paint the Point, Mineral Point, WIt, August 5-8, 2015
http://www.artsmp.org/paint-the-point-august-2015/?utm_source=Art+List&utm_campaign=d92f749840-PAT_B_7_1_156_29_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6907cc7961-d92f749840-234440277
Arts Mineral Point is delighted to welcome artists again to Mineral Point, August 5 - 8, 2015, to paint historic Mineral Point, nestled in the heart of the scenic Driftless region of Wisconsin.
Rolling pastures and farms provide intriguing contrast with historic stone buildings and homes, giving artists abundant creative choice.
Watch artists paint on Wednesday, August 5th through Friday August 7th.
Completed paintings will be on display Saturday morning, August 8th and will be offered for sale at sponsoring galleries. Arts Mineral Point, a non-profit organization, will receive a 25% commission for each painting sold.
Paintings will be judged by a jury committee, and over $4,000.00 will be awarded in cash and prizes.
Save the dates, and get ready to watch artists
PAINT THE POINT: SUMMER 2015 EVENT
AUGUST 5 - 8, 2015
Arts Mineral Point is delighted to welcome artists again to Mineral Point, August 5 - 8, 2015, to paint historic Mineral Point, nestled in the heart of the scenic Driftless region of Wisconsin.
Rolling pastures and farms provide intriguing contrast with historic stone buildings and homes, giving artists abundant creative choice.
Watch artists paint on Wednesday, August 5th through Friday August 7th.
Completed paintings will be on display Saturday morning, August 8th and will be offered for sale at sponsoring galleries. Arts Mineral Point, a non-profit organization, will receive a 25% commission for each painting sold.
Paintings will be judged by a jury committee, and over $4,000.00 will be awarded in cash and prizes.
Save the dates, and get ready to watch artists
PAINT THE POINT!
Monday, July 6, 2015
Riverside Park Arts Festival Sunday July 19 - volunteers needed to sign up
From: Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
Greetings! We've been working hard to bring you the Arts Festival on Sunday, July 19th where more than 65 regional artist will have their amazing work for sale in Riverside Park.
We are excited to announce that lakeside, in the beer and wine garden "Wifee and the Huzz Band" will be playing their unique brand of cool. Be sure to save the date, and have a look at what else is happening at your museum.
I hope to see you in the galleries,
Jen Stevenson
Marketing and Development Director
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
stevenson@bergstrom- mahlermuseum.com
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Volunteers Needed for Arts Festival
Click on the button below to help.Thank you.
Arts Festival Volunteer Training Session July 13
For those of you who have generously volunteered your time for the Arts Festival, we ask that you attend an orientation session on Monday, July 13 at 5pm at the museum. We will be going over your assigned duties and distributing t-shirts. RSVP here.
Greetings! We've been working hard to bring you the Arts Festival on Sunday, July 19th where more than 65 regional artist will have their amazing work for sale in Riverside Park.
We are excited to announce that lakeside, in the beer and wine garden "Wifee and the Huzz Band" will be playing their unique brand of cool. Be sure to save the date, and have a look at what else is happening at your museum.
I hope to see you in the galleries,
Jen Stevenson
Marketing and Development Director
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
stevenson@bergstrom-
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Volunteers Needed for Arts Festival
You Can Be a Part of a Community Tradition
The 41st Annual Arts Festival will be held Sunday, July 19th
at Riverside Park in Neenah. More than 100 volunteers are needed to
bring this event to the community. Most shifts are two hours in duration
and include jobs like children's tent activity leaders, parking
attendants and beer and wine garden workers. Click on the button below to help.Thank you.
Arts Festival Volunteer Training Session July 13
For those of you who have generously volunteered your time for the Arts Festival, we ask that you attend an orientation session on Monday, July 13 at 5pm at the museum. We will be going over your assigned duties and distributing t-shirts. RSVP here.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
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Austin Kleon
I don't think that....
Buttnekkiddoodles
Santa Fe
Drawing + hand
Flowers
Interiors
PAPA
July
Richard Robinson
Lost and found edges
The Painters key
Vision
Self portrait
Starbucks 2
Urban Sketchers
July 2015
I don't think that....
Buttnekkiddoodles
Santa Fe
Drawing + hand
Flowers
Interiors
PAPA
July
Richard Robinson
Lost and found edges
The Painters key
Vision
Self portrait
Starbucks 2
Urban Sketchers
July 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Milwaukee Sketch Club at Miniwaukan Park, 7/2/15
Tuesday evening group has been plein air painting. They were going to go to Schlitz Audubon Center to paint while Julie Thompson who models for us was singing with Dangerous Folk. Beautiful voice. However the admission charge was $8 so they switched back to the lagoon and dam at Grant Park.
Haven't heard from Wednesday or Saturday folk.
Thursday morning group went out. Temperature ranged from 60-66F, with a light breeze and sunny. Very nice day. Too many mosquitoes to paint by the river but regular cut grass park area was fine. One of the park workers moved the bright blue garbage barrel to a different location so it wasn't where we were painting.
Here's some pictures from John. Thanks!