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Dunnings Spring
We are in Decorah on a beautiful day. Dunning’s Spring Park is on the edge of town. There is a popular location with a waterfall. Water over rocks in a shady area is a good challenge in watercolor. Stages Painting in the outdoors usually brings on comments. I am deciding if I’ll add some white Continue reading
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Mayfly
I saw them on the windows at my gym. Their design is quite sporty, especially the twin tails. If my identification is correct they were Hexagenia limbata, or giant mayfly. I took a picture at a local store, where a living and a deceased mayfly had come to rest. It looked like a good acrylic Continue reading
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Pump House
The East Bank Artists held a quick Plein Air event at the Pump House Regional Arts Center. We had 90 minutes to paint a view including some portions of the Pump House. There was a small group due to the 90 degree heat. I found a shady spot though That is a view that captured Continue reading
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Decorah Sketchbook
At the edge of town is a waterfall and an ice cave. Quick sketch with a small watercolor kit. Beside the falls are steps, next trip I’ll bring my plein air kit. Continue reading
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Watershed submitted
So here are my submissions to the River Arts Alliance exhibition: “Watershed.” Stay tuned. Continue reading
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Watershed
The River Arts Alliance has a Monday deadline for an exhibit named Watershed. We were near Lansing, IA and got these views of the river I’m working on a watercolor with a goal of finishing by Monday. This view based on my daughter’s photo features cirrus clouds and a horseshoe shaped cluster of islands. I’ve Continue reading
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Leithold’s
It was a cool start to a hot summer day. I was left to myself except for two people wanting to be included. Good idea but it came too late in the process. I’m thinking of a second piece of just a window or part of the building. Maybe hot press paper would take better Continue reading
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Downtown Art Around
The River City Gallery sponsors an event called Downtown Art Around during July. I entered two years ago when our Madison house hit the market. Then last year I submitted these. This year I plan to work on this… I hope to capture morning light in the window reflections. Stay tuned. Continue reading
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Vines
The Trempeleau and Elmaro events concluded Sunday, June 30. I worked on a single vine watercolor. Interesting lesson: bring sun glasses. My eyes were overwhelmed by sunshine on white paper- surprise! It was fun to be invaded by the grandkids. I’ve been adding highlights with gauche. Continue reading
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