September 28,30 in 30

Day #28, 30 paintings in 30 days
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

The summer is over. That went fast. Time to slow down and look back.

In Northern Wisconsin, there are two lakes dear to my heart. They are call The Twins Lakes. One is much bigger than the other, they don't have much in common except they are connected to each other. The place they join is a shallow ... sandbar possibly? I'm not sure how to describe it. Anyway, the land comes to a point where it meets the channel between the lakes. So, it's called "the point". I walk down to the point each summer with family or friends dragging a small boat to collect stones or driftwood found along the way.

 I like to tell the history of the land we are passing; how Julius logged the area. He delivered the mail to the ends of docks using a  kayak. First he sold some land to the Well's who built the house we stay in today. But he was so unhappy at how mean Mrs. Wells was that he refused to sell anymore land to anyone. Loraine and George Doerfler went Up North for almost ten years getting to know Julius before he agreed to sell them some land. When he did, they built their own cabin. Loraine went up North well into her 90's and became one of my mother's best friends. She lived to 105. Her son and daughter in law live there today during the warmer months of the year.

Today's painting is from the other side of the point on South Twin. It's a charming boat house that's full of personality.

The Other Side of the Point

Alcohol Ink and Pen

8" x 10"

$105 + S&H

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Can you believe it's August already? 
Where did July go? 

Well I know. And even though I declared July my month off from art business and shows, it wasn't quite. But I did have a wonderful July full of classes, Art Camp, vacation and more.

The garden parties were a big hit.

We had wonderful weather for both of them. Everyone enjoyed painting together outside in the shade.

There is still room available in the August 31st party. 

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Rockford City Market on the 8th went well.

 

  I am always amazed from the benefits I get just by getting out in the community. I meet the most amazing people as well as get to catch up with some friends I haven't seen in awhile.




















My next night at City Market is August 19th.
Come on down and visit.

Art Camp started July 16th. 

It was a blast!

   Thanks Terri for joining us and making some pretty terrific meals. It wouldn't have been the same without you.

 Anne taught us some basket weaving techniques, Pam had us making friendship bracelets with some of the beads she's made.

We pounded the letters OFC on metal chips.
"Old Friends in ART Club" 

Cristi tried the Cherry Pie shot that we all shared. She said that hat would get us free drinks and I guess she was right. 

We still found time to do some alcohol inks.

Add some swimming, a few nights of game playing, some shopping and lots of food ... oh and a few drinks. We had a great time. 

Can't wait until next year! 




Then, I came home for a few days to shop with my daughters and some friends for Beth's wedding dress!

 She found a terrific dress that looks stunning on her.






Then it was beck Up North for the family vacation. 
I would add pics of that too but my program seems to be a bit overloaded. 

My cup runnith over. 

This week: Start a 4 part class at Womanspace. Then on to the Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday. 
 

September 30 in 30, Day 7

On day 7 I'm dreaming about Up North and the abundant wildlife. This little guy is a twin that my camera caught off guard. Every morning he and his sibling would stroll through the yard with their mother looking for something good to eat.

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Morning Walk

Alcohol Inks

8" x8"  Gallery Wrapped Canvas

$85

Alcohol Ink Workshop a Blast.

Thanks to everyone who attended 
    my alcohol inks workshop up
           North last week.

                                  You did a great job!

 After drawing out their image and masking it out everyone got down to painting.

 

The paintings turned out great!

And the painting/drawing didn't end there.

We spent a lot of time outside on the deck painting.

The natural beauty of the area is so inspiring.
And of course, having the painting gnomes helps.

I hope to offer 3 day workshops in Conover,Wisconsin next year. 
It will be a great time.
Paint, Swim, Drink and Laugh!