I Will Be Teaching a Workshop in Beautiful Door County, Wisconsin this Summer

I am looking forward to teaching a two day workshop  August 31 & September 1, 2018 at Peninsula School of Art.

Please join me if you can for this exciting learning opportunity!

The course is entitled Interactions of Color and Composition and will be one of your few chances to learn some painting, drawing, and color theory concepts from me without having to enroll as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Workshop: Interactions of Color and Composition

Dates and Times: August 31-September 1 | 9am-4pm

Web Link: http://public.peninsulaschoolofart.org/public/WorkshopPreview.faces?wrkid=4627

In this workshop we will discover the impact that fundamental principles of design and color theory have in composing successful images. I will introduce the exciting effects of color interaction, harmonious and discordant color schemes, compositional strategies, and various underpainting techniques to create dynamic paintings.

Demonstrations and lectures with visual references will present concepts in color and design, including line, shape, value and compositional balance. Prompts and color experiments will offer the opportunity to put these concepts into action in your preferred painting medium. 

I will provide individualized attention to students as well as daily group instruction and critiques.

To register for the workshop click:

Interactions of Color and Composition

With instruction in all fine art media, at all skill levels, Peninsula School of Art has brought excellence to art education for over 50 years. Nationally recognized art educators lead workshops the light-filled, spacious studios nestled in the inspirational beauty of Door County, WI.

The beautiful 10 acre campus houses three painting and drawing studios, ceramics studios, metals and jewelry studios, children's and youth art studios, art resource library and a gallery exhibition space along with other facilities.

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Peninsula School of Art 2018 Summer-Fall Adult Workshop Catalog

Peninsula School of Art is situated in Fish Creek, WI, a popular tourist destination. Fish Creek is a hub for shopping and recreation in Door County. It is a walkable community with amazing art galleries, outdoor and fine dining, and beach relaxation. 

You can also enjoy nearby Peninsula State Park if you join me for this fun class! 

Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council Biennial Members Exhibition

I was recently invited by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council to be the Awards Judge for their Biennial Members Exhibition. 

The juried show held at the Plymouth Arts Center highlights the fine crafts of more than 30 artists.

The Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council, founded in 1916, is dedicated to fostering excellence in Fine Crafts and the support of the Artists who create it. Through shows, exhibitions, workshops and on-line, WDCC works to elevate standards and increase public awareness of design and craftsmanship. 

WDCC encourages individual expression, vitality and aesthetic growth opportunities for fellowship, acquisition of skills, and competitive exhibitions. Every two years, the WDCC organizes a juried exhibition of the best examples of Fine Craft created by the members and presented in partnership with a regional university or Arts Center. For more information about the WDCC, visit their website: www.wdcc.org

The Plymouth Arts Center is a non-profit community arts organization founded in 1993 to promote and nurture the visual and performing arts in Western Sheboygan County. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, the PAC has over 400 members and more than 250 volunteers who serve the organization. The PAC’s mission is to: Enliven the Spirit of our Community and To Enrich the Lives of All, by Providing Diverse Experiences in the Arts. Wisconsin artists are showcased in Gallery 110 North in six uniquely different exhibits per year. Additionally, the Arts Center offers an ongoing and vibrant schedule of live musical and theatrical performances, art classes, and a gift shop featuring member artwork.

Looking around Gallery 110 North, we experience a wide range of media explored by this artists. Glass, ceramics, jewelry, leather, fiber, wood, metal are some of the materials utilized.

As gentleman studies Scroll Sculpture a large metal sculpture by Don Esse, Night Reliably Becomes Day, a fiber piece by Lynn Novotnak can be seen on the wall behind him.

Red Moon Rising

Enameled Glass by Eggert Glass, Kathleen Eggert

Dance of the Dragonflies

Printmaking by Jan Jahnke

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Milwaukee Skyline Platter 

by Jean's Clay Studio, Jean Wells

Tumbling Gingko Leaves

Mixed Media Gourd Art by Kate Shoemaker

Innocence Year

Terracotta clay an natural stone byAnn Mory Wydeven

Directions Table 

glass with steel by Eggert Glass, Dale Eggert 

(detail below)

Leather Collar 

by Ilze Heider Leather Design, Ilze Heider

Crow

Clay vase by Kathryn Corbin

To see many other works exhibited click:

 2018 WDCC Biennial Member Exhibition Photo Album

A great gathering of artists and supporters attended the opening reception on March 16, 2018.

I congratulated the fine craft artists on their exciting exhibition. It was very difficult to select the award winners because so many pieces were beautiful and well crafted.

This lovely life-sized ceramic sculpture by Jeff Raasch received the Third Place Award. 

Murmuration

Ceramic sculpture by Jef Raasch (detail below)

Redwing with Cattails by Barbara Hollenback won the Second Place Award:

Barbara Hollenback with 2nd Place piece Redwing with Cattails and awards judge Cynthia Hayes

It was a pleasure congratulating First Place Award Winner Richard Bronk on his gorgeous wood wall hanging Afterglow.

Afterglow

wood by Bronk Art, Richard Bronk

(detail below)

Bronk also created this unique wooden chair!

The exhibition will be on display through Friday, May 4th. If possible make the trip to Plymouth for this show.