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Practice, practice , practice.. even if it is cold

3/28/2015

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When I woke it was a crisp 18 degrees here in Slinger. It took me a cup of coffee and numerous layers of clothing before I adjusted to the idea of standing outdoors in the cold for three hours.  Not wanting to be a wimp, because I know all dedicated plein air painters would brave the elements.   I headed out the door, packed the car, and drove to the location where other stalwart souls were working at their art.  I arrived a bit later than the others, but covered a lot of ground on this 20 x 30 canvas, before it was time to critique.
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Orchids, entry for Richeson75 International Still life show

3/14/2015

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Prior to leaving for Mexico I set up this still life in the living room.   Using my beautiful orchids that bloomed, it was the only testament that there would be spring soon.  I know it is a long shot, but I sent the entry anyway hoping I would get in the show, so cross fingers everyone.

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Mini Art....for mini prices

11/6/2014

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The Wine and Cat  by  Virginia Gould
South West Sky      by Allison Nichols
The Gathering        by  Jon Grant
Split Seasons          by Carol Stevens
Sticks and Stones   by Charlie Stevens
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The ART BAR at 722 E Burleigh is hosting a mini art show.  Charlie, myself, my 93 year old mom, niece Allison, and my son Jon,  from Taiwan.... are all participants!

The opening is tomorrow night, however the show hangs from tomorrow right through Dec.  As images sell they replace with new images, so it is a SOLD and take it off the wall kind of show. 

I enjoyed it so much last year that I extended the paint and show option to my entire family. :)



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Painting in Killarney Canada

9/29/2014

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It was an exciting three days of painting with the Ontario Society of Artists in Killarney Canada. If you ever want to feel like you are missing time or have been abducted from reality, just try painting plein air.  As some call it the new GOLF, for the creative at heart.

I painted as Charlie photographed.. here is a mini preview of what will follow.  The scenery was spectacular, the fall colors could not have been more vibrant.

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Shorewood Plein Air

9/21/2014

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Thank you to the Shorewood organizers!

Having just finished the Shorewood plein air event, even though it was exhausting, it was a success for me. 
I finally feel like my work is coming around.  Of the four submissions, I came home with just the pumpkins, that didn't sell.

The community of Shorewood, WI. was so welcoming and hospitable to all of the participating artists, we cannot thank you enough!
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Plein Air  after "Alla Prima"

9/6/2014

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I had the opportunity to paint with Dan Gerhartz one night, and was totally inspired by a process that I was unfamiliar with. My former student advised me, "if you are going to paint with Dan, then read "Alla Prima" by Richard Schmid, Dan's mentor. " It was a struggle finding a copy of this out of print book, but my friendly local library retrieved one from Minnesota. 
This painting is the first after reading the book.  I hope  to apply his rules for plein air painting, and that my work will continue to get looser and more painterly, that is the goal.
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Art Bar, We came, We saw, we painted.. Plein air show

5/24/2014

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Today we got a chance to drop into the Art Bar on Burleigh and see the show produced by those of us who brave the elements and in this case. go back to the studio and create.  Thank you to whom ever purchased the sketch!
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Painting in Irleand

5/23/2014

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We have returned from a wonderful 10 days in Ireland.  Our travel companions hailed from the Ontario Society of Painters, they were the best! 

The time we spent in Dingle was the greatest, Carmel, our friend and tour director provided us with opportunities to paint, show our work, dine, drink, and LAUGH!  Hope you enjoy seeing some of the work.
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day 2 in Ireland..going West from Dingle

5/15/2014

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The music and beer is so enticing.. that staying out late has given early morning painting a problem..It is 10 AM and still not painting..

Heading to Connor Pass!
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First night in Dingle..today is go time!

5/14/2014

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a long drive from Dublin, but really worth it.   The scenery is outstanding, the artists here are ready to get out and paint.  One courageous soul has already been out to paint this morning, she left the bed and breakfast 5 AM and returned by 9 with a finished work. 
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