Alice Struck #40 on the 2022 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 7-9th

See a watercolor painting grow before your eyes in a home studio, where the artist has painted for 30 years. Her favorite subjects are natural and urban landscapes created in an expressive, intuitive style.She exhibits throughout Wisconsin 

in galleries, fairs and shows and is the 

current president of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society.

For more information, Please visit Alice at alicestruckartist.com

Preview of the tour at the US Banks in Cedarburg and Mequon

       For those of you who live in the area, you can get a sneak peek of some of the art that will be on this year's tour! Both the Mequon and the Cedarburg branch US Bank lobbies will be full of art the week before the tour.  We welcome you to come into the lobbies and have a look .  

 

Bonita McComb #6 on the 2021 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 8-10th

 

Bonita works in acrylic, oils, watercolor and collage.

Her works can be traditional to abstract depending on

what ideas have peaked her interest.  An eclectic

collection of work can be found in her studio

 

For more information, Please contact Bonita at bonitamccomb5084@gmail.com

Betty Rubner #15 on the 2021 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 8-10th

 

                              For more information, Please contact Betty at 262-853-9404

Barbara Jean McHugh #3 on the 2021 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 8-10th

 Barbara is best known for her award winning botanical Scanography photography. She scans the plants directly on her 6 color flatbed scanner. She is involved with many areas of alternative and Analog photography that she creates in her darkroom. She also makes images of landscapes, old rusty cars, trucks and abandoned buildings. With over 60 years of photography experience, the broad range of technique and style is what keeps her interested in creating new and exciting images. During the Pandemic stay at home, she built a new darkroom to explore analog photography in greater depth.

For more information, Please Contact Barbara at Cherryarts@att.net

Jeff Austin #6 on the 2021 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 8-10th

  

Own some art for everyday use.  Buying handcrafted items offers a chance to own and use something unique in a world filled with the boring, mass produced clutter that we are often surrounded by.  When you take your idea to Jeff he works with you to be sure you will have a piece that you can appreciate for years.  From chairs to cabinets, or cutting boards to bowls, his productions will stand out and enhance your space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more Information, Please Contact Jeff at jaustinwoodstudio@gmail.com

Ilze Heider #11 on the 2019 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 11-13th

I have been working in leather for over 40 years. Combining color,texture and design, I create unique and functional objects of wearable art. I want by handbags and accessories to fit well and look as good as the finest pieces of clothing.

For more information, Please refer to my website ilze.com

Betty Rubner #27 on the 2019 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 11-13th

There is an agitation within me that is soothed and satisfied with the creative process.  Creating art provides the completeness that is always “nagging” at my essence.  Watercolor has been my favorite medium - but most recently, pastels and acrylics have become a new avenue of painting.

For more information, please email me at bettyrubner@yahoo.com

Jack Pachuta #25 on the 2019 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 11-13th

The world is a magnificently complex mixture of color, light, textures and shapes! Every day you'll find something new to stimulate your imagination.

Via his monoprints and collagraphs, Jack makes people see things they might not otherwise see. You'll see an enhanced reality - tones, hues and shadows that prompt you to go beyond your existing perspective. The results are works filled with vibrant colors and unique textures.

 The world is a magnificently complex mixture of color, light, textures and shapes! Every day you'll find something new to stimulate your imagination.

Via his monoprints and collagraphs, Jack makes people see things they might not otherwise see. You'll see an enhanced reality - tones, hues and shadows that prompt you to go beyond your existing perspective. The results are works filled with vibrant colors and unique textures.

For more Information Please Visit www.artbadger.com

Deborah Bast-Prahl #1 on the 2019 Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour stop Oct. 11-13th

As an artist and art educator, Deborah Bast-Prahl enjoys working in many different mediums.  Imagery for her work is inspired by nature and the personal histories her materials come from.  By playing with color and design elements, Deborah creates art that welcomes viewers to read, question, and enjoy.

If interested in more details please contact me at dprahl@gmail.com

Time to plan YOUR Free self-guided Art Tour

If you are starting from north of Milwaukee, perhaps you want to work from Newburg to Saukville to Port Washington and then into Grafton.
# 1 is Mary Mayhew .  Her studio is in a gorgeous barn set back from the road.  Don't be dissuaded by the long driveway past the farmhouse and chicken coops.  Mary's barn is full of treasures.  Still lifes, plein air landscapes, figuratives all rendered in Mary's wonderful impressionistic style.
# 2  is Tom Kulich in Saukville.  Just a short drive from Newburg.  You will find Tom and his art.  Whimsical, fun, engaging that is Tom and his wonderful creations in mixed media.
#  3 is Renee Schreiner in the Lake Michigan town of Port Washington.  Mary's acrylics capture her travels and her love of Wisconsin and is well worth the stop.  A short drive east from Saukville on Hy 33.  And while in Port Washington, you should stop at two of our sponsors. Gallery 224 is right on the Lake Michigan and the Port Washington port and Vines to Cellar is the perfect spot to have a rest and enjoy their wine. They are offering a buy one get one for the tour!
If you still have energy, continue on to Grafton.  Stop at # 4 to see Jeff Austin and his wood working studio. Jeff has both the practical and exquisite !   This is not your run of the mill HG TV word- working shop.  Jeff is always happy to demonstrate how his hand tools work their magic.
And then close by is # 5.  Al Buss's studio with Jeremiah Backhaus set up on the lawn under a tent with his fire and forge.   You won't be able to just spend a couple of minutes with these two guys !  Creativity in 3 D !   If you have kids along, you may need to bribe them to leave the fire and Jeremiah.

 Follow the arrows !!