Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Renee Schreiner #5 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



With an eye for color, Renee uses her large catalog of photos as inspiration for her paintings.   Her  realistic acrylic paintings capture a moment in time in brilliant color.   her glass beaded jewelry necklaces and bracelets are also inspired by her love for color.

Renee Graef #16 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Renée Graef has illustrated over 75 books for children including the
"Kirsten" books in the American Girls Collection, The Nutcracker and
B is for Badger: a Wisconsin Alphabet. She was the creative director
for the "My First Little House" books for HarperCollins for five years,
illustrating many of the books. Renée is currently working on books
involving the West Coast, East Coast and our Wonderful Wisconsin.
She lives in California and Wisconsin.


Paul Yank #24 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Paul Yank works in Cedarburg where he converted a century and a half old brewery into large scale studios and galleries. Paul is a widely known sculpture and printmaker. He puts his heart into his art, whether it be sculpture or original fine art prints.
Paul has executed many commissions throughout the country and overseas. His extensive education and travels have inspired his art. The many different series of prints and the amazing metal sculptures can be seen in the various galleries of the Ozaukee Art Center


Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Pamela Ruschman #33 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Pamela Ruschman is an oil painter who grew up on a dairy farm in Southwestern Wisconsin.  The rolling hills, vistas and barns from this area of the state provide continual inspiration.  After spending twelve years in the advertising industry, she decided to pursue the idea of painting full time.  Often, Pamela can be found plein air painting along a quiet country roadside or near a dairy farm capturing the livestock, landscape and beauty of Wisconsin on canvas. 

Nancy Going #14 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Nancy Going brings you artistically curated and designed one of a kind jewelry. Crafted from high quality precious and semi precious stones, found objects, vintage beads and hand forged metals. Her eclectic collaborations have been treasured and enjoyed by her clients for over 20 years.


Nancee Ariagno #20 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Punchneedle Embroidery is an ancient art experience a revival.  The tools and technique are simple and the end projects are amazing.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Mitch Azoff #4 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



All of my jewelry is made of copper, a warm and beautifully colored metal. I have always drawn from my experience as a designer of furniture and accessories, which I acquired at RIT School for American Craftsmen in the early 70's.

    I use various techniques to change the surface of the metal pieces I make, creating interesting surfaces that compliment my designs. Incorporating other materials and colors completes the wearable art that is Coppershot Jewelry. Enjoy


Meredith Kane Shimp #7 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



"Junk Rethunk" is the unofficial name I've given my studio, which began in 2003 after I sold my first piece (a wood tray made with found objects, acrylic paint and resin).  Since then my work has expanded to acrylic paintings and a variety of refurbished items made from wine + beer bottles, bottle caps, wine corks, palette wood and other random salvaged materials.  I also love working with glass and clay in my small home kiln. I'm finding that as I age, my interests ebbs and flow... which is why it's typical that my studios both at the Arts Mill and at home are filled with projects using all kinds of mediums. 

Mary Ulm Mayhew #3 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th





Friday, September 25, 2015

Mary Ellen Mueller #23 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



As an artist drawn to intricate details, Mary Ellen has been professionally working in the printmaking medium for the past thirty-five years and her favorite topics include wildflowers, Celtic religious themes, national and international landmarks, and a variety of fish and animal species. All have appealed to a wide audience of art collectors throughout the United States and abroad.
She has recently revisited oil painting on canvas and is enjoying the challenges perfecting color and perspective in oil. Mary Ellen welcomes pen and ink commissions of architectural drawings of churches, buildings, and homes.

Mark Stall #16 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Mark Stall is a fine art photographer living in Mequon. A member of the Artists Guild and past board member & treasurer of the Coalition of Photographic Arts in Milwaukee. Mark has over 45 years experience in photography, video & film. He's created hundreds-of-thousands of images in his life and lives for photography.


Maria Maja #28 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Maria Maja  enjoys painting abstract, impressionistic-symbolic art in her studio.   A term coined by the artist.   Maria is able (with this method) to paint intuitively. 
Starting out as a realist, she found her present way of painting more fun.  In the beginning, she relates, she found it frustrating at times when she began painting this new way in 1991.  Going from designing realistic paintings for greeting cards, she had to rethink on how to create art.   Frustration at first, turned to total freedom, as she began to understand the process of letting go of her preconceived ideas about art.  She says she hates to admit it, but at one time she thought artists who painted abstract art didn’t know how to paint.  Maria learned the opposite was true through the years.
More of her biography can be found on www.abstractandme.com

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Lynn Rix #31 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Lynn Rix loves the challenge of looking at a familiar scene and simplifying it into shapes, colors and her own vision. She paints “alla prima” and primarily en plein air , with quick brush work and a limited palette. Working quickly and spontaneously, Lynn gives the viewer a quick snapshot of that particular moment in time; an impression of an effect of light.  Rix began painting in 1995 while living in the south of France. She was physically and emotionally compelled to try to put down on canvas the beauty of the area’s atmosphere, sunlight, buildings and everyday life. It was impossible not to find inspiration in the same region where Matisse, Renoir, Cezanne, van Gogh, and countless others had set up their easels. An inspiration that has continued to sustain her in the pursuit of creating the fresh canvas.


Linda Litt #10 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Linda’s watercolors are inspired by the wonders of nature around us.  She likes to explore
how light and color move through a painting through the magic of watercolors.


Laurie Shovers #8 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



My work consists of spools & shapes that I design, made out of colorful anodized aluminum. These lightweight, colorful pieces are detailed with seed beads, silver armatures, stones, and other unique found objects.


Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Laura Weber #18 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Laura Weber is a fiber artist focusing in the area of functional and sculptural basketry. Laura first learned basket making like many before her, in the homes of others who taught  the craft, whether out of the necessity of creating useful vessels, or a desire to pass on an ancient craft to future generations.
 
She further developed her techniques from accomplished basket artists who teach at workshops and conferences across the country. Laura currently works out of her studio in the Woolen Mill Building in Cedarburg, WI.
 
With a desire to further promote an appreciation of this traditional craft, and to pass on the knowledge and skills to preserve it, Laura teaches basket weaving classes at The Pink Llama Gallery in Cedarburg, WI. A schedule of classes can be found on her website www.WeberArts.com


Kerri Knapp #14 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Kerri Knapp has always had a passion for painting and color. By age three, her first painting was a watercolor "masterpiece” on the side of her dresser.  Now, she thoroughly enjoys her precious time painting landscapes on canvas en plein air or from personal photos. She loves to make a roadside stop to capture the vivid colors, especially, in autumn. Kerri will be demonstrating  acrylic paints during the tour.

Kay Walters #19 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Kay Walters work comes out of her love of color, texture and form depending on the medium selected.  It is a spiritual journey that takes contemplation, time and freedom to do.  She uses watercolor, egg tempera, encaustic or fiber art to satisfy the work.



Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Kandy Gibson #6 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Kandy Gibson is a utilitarian potter who creates pots that are visually pleasing and unique in character, but also useful in everyday life.  Each piece of stoneware pottery created reflects her enjoyment for throwing, carving, sketching, embellishing, creating and using. Most of her pieces are wheel thrown, but some are hand built.  The forms are usually organic in nature, which stems from her love of the balance observed in nature. 


Judith Kervin #15 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Judith’s art explores color texture and form through painting, printmaking and jewelry. The subject matter reflects her passion for nature, geology and abstract form. Much of her recent work combines images inspired by her natural stone jewelry with her oil paintings and printmaking which she has named “Gemscapes”.


Jim Selle #26 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



A graduate of Concordia University and the UW-Milwaukee Graduate program, Jim is represented in personal and corporate collections, and continues to exhibit in juried and competitive shows. Painting “en plen air” has afforded Jim closeness to nature and historical places.


Monday, September 21, 2015

Jewell Riano-Bradley #24 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Jewell Riano-Bradley is a painter and printmaker, who takes a non-traditional approach making art that relates to life experiences. After a career in art education and school administration, she now enjoys making and exhibiting art. She works in her home studio and creates monoprints on large presses at the Ozaukee Art Center in Cedarburg. She lives in Mequon with her husband and two small dogs and enjoys visits with grandchildren.


Jeremiah Backhaus #17 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Jeremiah Backhaus is a blacksmith. He utilizes old tools, hot fires and split second decisions to make pieces for the home, the shop, and even the campsite! The process is the same as the ancient masters, but the application is as modern as imagination. 

Jenny Frontier #17 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Bohemia proudly offers a wide selection of original artwork from artists throughout the Midwest and beyond. Other offerings include home décor and handmade jewelry and accessories.  Bohemia’s creative services include custom upholstery and sewing, furniture painting, color consulting and interior decorating.


Friday, September 18, 2015

Jeff Austin #11 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



 Not everything in our lives can be beautiful and unique, but we can spice up our surroundings with a piece of art or something handcrafted.   So I try to make things that not only look nice but are used on a regular basis.  You can get your “stuff” in any number of stores, but you should treat yourself to a few everyday “possessions” from an artist or craftsman.


Jack Pachuta #18 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



ARTIST’S STATEMENT: JACK PACHUTA

The world is a magnificently complex mixture of
color, light, textures and shapes!

Look closely at what's around you and you'll see a universe of inspiration. Every day you'll find something you haven’t see before to stimulate your imagination. That's what I do via my monoprints - I make people see things they might not otherwise see.

When completing my prints, I take a non-traditional approach to my subject matter. The people, flora and fauna that provide my artistic inspiration are placed in unique environments enabling my audiences to see them in new, thought-provoking lights. The combination of traditional printmaking techniques with the craftsmanship of pencil and ink renderings creates vibrant, dramatic colors coalescing around specific textures. Each work, then, tells a story intrinsic to the subject.

When viewing my work, you'll discover an enhanced reality - tones, hues and shadows that prompt you to go beyond your existing perspective of what you're truly seeing.

At its core, artist’s challenge is to portray the usual in unusual ways and to make people see what they might not otherwise see. This is precisely what I attempt to do. Enjoy your voyage through my artwork and focus on seeing the world differently!


Ilze Heider #8 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



ILZE HEIDER LEATHER DESIGNS
 
Selecting and combining the leather by color, texture and feel creates a unique and functional peiece fo wearable art .
A handbag must look as good and feel as comfortable as a fine piece of clothing.
Each item emits the pleasure and energy put into it.







Thursday, September 17, 2015

Erin Lillich #14 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



EDEN FARM
 
Eden Farm soaps are all natural, hand crafted artisan soaps made from scratch using the cold process method. I make my soap in small batches because this allows me the ability to create many different combinations of lovely oils, botanicals, clays and essentials oil blends that when combined with goat’s milk, provide a wonderful cleansing, nourishing and moisturizing experience. I started making soap, lotion bars and lip balms for family & friends and found I loved the whole creative experience. When I’m making soap I imagine how this particular soap will look and feel. All the while I am enveloped by the scent of the essential oil blend. It’s a bit of heaven. It’s also become such a joy for me to share my soap beyond just family and friends. I thrive on the interaction with new and returning customers. It’s a wonderful connection.


Erin Callahan Blum #15 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Artist Statement_Erin Callahan Blum
 Erin Callahan Blum considers it a gift to be able to create art and beautify the area she lives in.  It’s with pleasure that she also teaches watercolor painting and drawing.  She loves the interaction with people and helping others to see the world around them in a new way.  Visit her at www.erincallahanblum.com.


Diane Boer Henke #25 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



 “Boer Works Ceramic Studio”
    Diane Boer-Henke
I have been working with clay on and off for 35 years.
Moving into a 1908 Foursquare home in Cedarburg with my husband Dave, I finally had the room to create a Boer Works Studio in the old pump room in our basement.
I have always loved clay as a medium. I am inspired by life and the faces of people I have met. I feel that faces are like a map that can illustrate our experiences and emotion. I am wonderfully intrigued by the lines etched by time on each of us dwelling on this earth.
I welcome you to visit my studio and see what emerges from the clay….


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Deb Rolfs #18 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th




Painting is challenging, therapeutic and relaxing for me.  I am inspired by color, and incorporate bold colors in my paintings.  I try to convey warmth, optimism and fun in my paintings.  While I love the process of painting - creating and watching the painting unfold - my greatest joy in painting is when someone else enjoys the piece.

I am a Board Member of the Cedarburg Artists Guild and a member of Wisconsin Visual Artists.  I was recently the winner of the “People’s Choice” Award in the Cedarburg Cultural Center’s “Third Annual Members’ Exhibit” in December of 2014, and was the CCC’s Artist in Residence in January 2015.

My original oil and acrylic paintings can be seen at the the Pink Llama Gallery and the Main Street Gallery inside the CCC in Cedarburg, as well as the Art and Soul Gallery and the Meritage Restaurant in Milwaukee. 
                                  
Web:  debrolfs.com


Claudette Lee Roseland #25 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Claudette Lee-Roseland is a versatile painter who produces abstract acrylics, landscapes in oil and encaustic-wax paintings.  Her work spans large format wall pieces to small, intimate table paintings. She accepts commissions to produce a piece of specific size, color and shape.


Clarey Wamhoff #14 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Clarey Wamhoff creates art in her cozy Mequon home and studio which she shares with her husband Mike and their miniature wire haired dachshund, Madeline.  Her colorful landscape paintings explore sense of place and
 are often described as both heartfelt and happy.  
You can read more about Clarey and her work at www.clareywamhoff.com



Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Catherine Laing #21 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th



Catherine Laing's imagination and creativity are the guiding forces behind her fabricated jewelry. She has been creating pieces using Sterling Silver and 14k Gold and gemstones for 40 years! Catherine has been in the Pagoda in Cedarburg since 1992, fashioning the wire and sheet by bending, pounding, sawing, soldering and polishing.


Carol Gengler #30 on the 2015 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct 9-11th




Interior Garden Art Studio

Creativity is so vital for both childrens and adults happiness and well being.  In our daily lives we are programed to do and succeed.  To balance and in fact enhance that, coming to a place like Interior Garden Art Studio is so important.  It is a place to plant nourish and rend creativity.