Pamela Ruschman #36 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Pamela Ruschman Fine Art
Pamela Ruschman’s passion is centered on the livestock and landscape of Wisconsin.  Pamela is an oil painter who grew up on a dairy farm in Southwestern Wisconsin.  As a child, the rolling hills, vistas, barns and animals filled her creative imagination.  Today, Pamela can often be found plein air painting along a quiet country roadside capture the livestock, landscape and beauty of Wisconsin on canvas.

Michelle Savas Thompson #35 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Art is a way of life for Michelle. She is a seasoned Plein Air Painter who enjoys sharing the beauty of life, nature and inspiration through her brush strokes. Past clients are ecstatic to own her work to have on display in their homes. Michelle is making a positive difference for others through her artwork.

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Lynn Rix #34 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Lynn Rix paints almost exclusively “en plein”, outside , from life. You can find her out in all seasons, with the Wisconsin snowy winter and painting from her boat in the summer being her favorites. Rix works spontaneously and in the impressionist style with quick brush work and a limited palette, catching a quick snapshot of a particular moment in time. Her paintings are full of light, atmosphere and emotion which clearly depict her love of the outdoors and her home state of Wisconsin.

Susan Steinhafel #33 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

My work is best described by photographer, Ansel Adams: "My approach to photography is based on my belief in the vigor and values of the world of nature, in aspects of grandeur and minutiae all about us".

Jewell Riana-Bradley #33 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Jewell enjoys painting and printmaking. She works from her studio after making collagraphs on large presses at Ozaukee Art Center in Cedarburg. Her dynamic prints are inspired by the art media and process itself – each print is enhanced by added color with stencils, defining composition and design - final details are rendered with vibrant colored pencils.

Ellen Anderson #32 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Ellen Anderson finds inspiration for her oil on canvas paintings in the woods, rivers and lakes of Wisconsin.  Enter the light and land, with owls, fox and other native fauna in her work.  A nationally published artist, Ellen will also feature notecards and holiday whimsical art from her watercolors.

Kelly Lemens #31 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Spirit Weavings rugs reflect the tapestry of our lives. Artist Kelly Lemens threads the joys, sorrows, laughter & tears of life into her hand-woven cotton rugs. Led by the Spirit and woven in contemplation, the colors and patterns that emerge tell a story that is distinct and unique. Check them out!

Bridget DeLoge #31 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Bridget DeLoge holds a Bachelor of Fine Art. She has always had an interest in Stained Glass. She imagines, designs and creates her own designs, using all varieties and colors of glass. Lately, she has been incorporating wood and using other materials in her designs.

Alice Struck #30 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Visit Alice Struck, watercolor artist, in her Mequon home studio. Demonstrations will be ongoing, with new paintings started at 2PM each day. Alice is a teacher, exhibitor and artist mentor for those fascinated with the sparkle, spontaneity and beauty of watercolor painting in both studio and plain air traditions.

Mary Mendla #29 on the 2017 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 13-15th

Mary Mendla is a painter working in Oil and Cold Wax Medium.  Her work refers primarily to the natural world and is represented by abstracted, tonalist compositions.  She also works in fiber art and produces two lines of women’s apparel, Facets Fashions and Affluere Yoga Wear.  Mary offers classes and workshops throughout the Mid-West and in her Thiensville studio.