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Isle la Plum
My second effort for Between the Bluffs is this scene of Isle la Plum on the La Crosse waterfront. I wanted to get evening color. So I left at 3 pm to find my spot and draw in the scene. I was hoping for sunset colors to arrive and then I’d add them quickly. Waiting… Continue reading
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Back Yard Bluff
This is the first effort for the Between the Bluffs Plein Air event. It is my daughter’s back yard view of Miller Bluff in La Crosse. The two of us painted while Jerry started to sashiko stitch the view. I’m deciding that it is finished. I might like it more after it rests. It’s like… Continue reading
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Urban Sketching
It’s a quick and informal style to see what’s in an urban environment. Here are a few samples. It’s not always an urban scene. This next was a concert. This is a coffee shop in Madison. I typically draw with a micron pen and watercolor wash. Continue reading
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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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