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Trempeleau by 2
At Art Club, a group organized by LaCrosse Parks and Recreation, I’ve been doing some watercolor warm up. Both Mary Lou Ferguson and I worked from the same reference photo from Trempeleau National Wildlife Refuge. Mary Lou has a quick style which has an expressive use of color. Mine is less loose, though I’m working Continue reading
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Scouting Trempeleau
There is a plein air event in June at the Trempeleau National Wildlife Refuge. We took a drive on a sunny winter day to scout out the location. I’ve decided to do some indoor watercolors to practice: The blues in the sky and water, the yellow in the grasses, distant hills in purple, browns and Continue reading
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Piggy’s
On the first Friday of February we were walking by the Pumphouse Art Gallery, and we encountered this view. I thought it would be fun to try my hand. What stands out is the bright sunset against the shadowy building, the bridge silhouette and the lines emanating from an off the page vanishing point to Continue reading
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“Judged”
Here is the completed submission for the Stations of the Cross Lent exhibition at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. This represents when Jesus is before Pilate, who washes his hands of condemning an innocent man, due to political pressure. The shadow represents what is before Jesus. Carved White Oak and acrylic paints. Continue reading
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Judged progress
There have been some changes. To fit the series brief, I’ve eliminated the word “crucify”. Also, as the liturgy has to do with the imitation of Christ, I’ve turned the hands as if it is Jesus’ view of Pilate washing his hands. The other judgment of the crowd which is consistent with the times Jesus Continue reading
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Judged
Im working on a carving for a Lent Exhibit at Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. There will be a work for each station of the Cross. The brief is to be monochrome and unrefined. Here are some sketches. I’ve decided to feature the judgment of the crowd to crucify him, and to see Pontius Pilate’s Continue reading
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I’ll Drive
The LaCrosse Children’s Museum is celebrating their 25th anniversary. There was a a call to artists to submit works. The images here are from a visit 6 years ago with our then 1 year old granddaughter. This is a work in progress. Submissions are due January 26. The title of this piece is “I’ll Drive.” Continue reading
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It’s cold out there
It seems that every year at about this time Wisconsin hits the deep freeze. So no plein air. It’s a season to work from photo reference, and to develop skills. Our younger granddaughter wants a unicorn. Notwithstanding the Irish Rovers song about them, it’s not a natural subject. This is acrylic on a board, and Continue reading
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Fall Leaves Fall Again
It could be a simple statement of fact: “Fall leaves fall.” It is what happens every year. It could be a direct request: “Fall leaves, Fall.” as if we could somehow could encourage this to happen. I see it as a celebration: “Fall leaves fall!” This installation celebrates the symmetry of drawing from the soil, Continue reading
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From the East
Thy Nativity of Christ our GodHas shown to the worldThe light of wisdom.For by it, those who worship the starsWere taught by a starTo adore Thee.The son of righteousnessAnd to know thee.The orient from on high,O Lord, Glory to Thee! Nazo Zakkak Looking East over Lake Monona This is an Orthodox hymn to Christ, celebrating Continue reading
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