NEW WEBSITE!!

We are no longer going to use this blogspot site....
I've created a new Website for further publications.  Check it out at:
northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

Let me know if you see any typos or needs for clarification or correction!
Hope you like it!!  (My next step will be to connect it to Facebook...stay tuned!!)

New Website!!

I'm moving!!  
I've built a new website that also contains a blog.  Sadly, a bunch of my pictures disappeared from this blog....must have something to do with an update or change to the programs??

Anyway....follow me to:
spiderlakedesigns.weebly.com

Florie

In Memory of 'Rascal'

For years I asked my Artist friend, Arlene..."please let me do a portrait of Rascal.  It's too hard after they're gone!"  Well, finally Rascal goes to Doggie Heaven and she agrees.  Yep....as I said, it's really emotional when they are gone.  He was a wonderful companion and friend to her!!

'Rascal' - Charcoal 8x10

Hempel 'Bootcamp' (8/21-8/24/14)

So much fun (and work)...as usually.  This was the seventh year but really a great time. Attending were Carolyn Larkin, Rick Brawner, Linda Cutler, Mike McCabe and Karen DeNoto. 

I had discovered some new and very challenging locations for us to go to paint.  Thursday we painted at Chippewa Resort in the morning (just Jim, Carolyn and I) and then the whole group painted at the Blue Bayou to get a vision of The Island on Manitowish Lake.  Friday we spent the entire day at Coon's Franklin Lodge (including a delicious lunch!) and Saturday we drove an hour and a quarter to Bonds Falls.  It's a beautiful place but SO difficult to paint rushing water!!  We took a picnic lunch to give us a break around mid-day. 
Here are a few of my group pix and paintings...

The group!

"Poppies's' Island on Lake Manitowish - 9x12 oil on linen

Coon's Lodge - 12x16 oil on linen

Bonds Falls - 8x10 oil on linen

Painting at Bonds Falls!

Preparation done for Manito Art Show

These are the 3 pieces that I am submitting to the Manito Art Show that runs July 16-20.  It's always a great show.  This season, I focused on doing subject matter that I thought would appeal to the people of the Northwoods.  We'll see?! !

Proud Eagle (12"x24" oil on linen)

Foggy Fisherman (11" x 14" oil on linen)

University of Wisconsin Marching Band  (11"x14" charcoal and pastel)
This is an expanded version of one I had done previously as a gift!

'Betty the Beetle'

'Betty' is a new addition to our Marco Family.  She will continue to reside in Florida so I did her portrait to keep in Milwaukee!  She is quite a good model!!

Door County Plein Air Workshop (May)

I finally got my chance to go to Door County to paint.  (Not sure how I missed posting this???)  We were a small group but we had Jim to help us.  I got to stay at Rick Brawner's home which was great fun!!  I'd love to do it again!!!!  I've been working on using larger panels when outdoors....

Little shops in downtown Fish Creek - 9x12 oil on linen panel

'The Farm" - 11 x 14 oil on linen panel

'The Farmer's Passion' - 11x14 oil on linen panel

Winter in Florida is wrapping up!!

I always have mixed emotions when we get to this time of year....pack it up and head back to Wisconsin!  It takes all winter to figure out how to mix the colors of the ocean!!
Here are a couple of this weeks paintings....I might get one more in this weekend before we head home on Monday!

'Beach Toys' 6x8 oil on linen panel

View from South Beach Marco  8x10 oil on linen panel

....and now, the University of Wisconsin, Marching Band!!

I did this charcoal with pastel as a birthday gift for an old friend from college. (I guess this would officially be called 'Mixed Media'!)   We attended UW together back in the 70's and have been great friends ever since!

It's always a special moment during a football game when the Band takes the field.....

This was a very different project for me but SO much fun to do!!  I was very pleased with the outcome and I think my buddy liked it too!!

Winding down our Winter in Paradise!

We've had a wonderful winter in Marco Island.  As we wind down and begin to plan to head back to the North country, I wanted to update this Blog for the latest paintings.  I was fortunate to participate in 2 shows this season called, "Paint and Brush'.  As the name suggests, they were only for 'paintings'!  I sold 6 pieces as a result of this new opportunity!!

 6x8 Oil of Marco South Beach

 8x10 Oil of 'Residence Beach'

9x12 Oil of the Jolley Bridge

9x12 Oil of the Esplanade Entrance (Sold)

12x12 Oil of Palm with Coconuts

Blog Updates

I've been so crazy busy that I have forgotten to update the 'Blog' for my latest artwork.  I will be participating in a 'Paint and Brushes' show at Mackle Park on Marco Island, February 14, 2014.  Many of these works will be for sale!!  Wish me luck!!

 "Discrimination" - 12x16 Oil on Linen

 Early Morning Serenity" - 12x24 Oil on Linen (SOLD)

"Happy Birthday Toast" - 8x10 Oil on Canvas