Take a look at Lynn Rix Painting on Lake Michigan

Congratulations! Winner's 2014 Brush with the Wind!

Morning Light by Lynn Rix

1^st Place

Lynn Rix  "Morning Light"

The yellow building had me at first glance.  Each repeat viewing brought me to a new place in the painting to explore winter beauty. (Lori Beringer)

This painting put me there in the cold with the artist. The rendering of that warm yellow farm house in the near distance was really well done. The contrast of the cold foreground accented this effect. I kept coming back to it, and enjoyed each visit. (Lorin Willey)

 Love the zig-zag lead-in.  Really enjoy the yellow building and the shadows that create a nice sense of light.  Nice choice of adding chunky paint at the lit portion of snow.  (Matthew Holt)

The Nickel by Les Leffingwell

2^nd Place

Les Leffingwell   "The Nickel"

Alive with rhythm, color and line.  If a building could breathe this facade is about to take a breath.  The frame choice placed this piece in the Honorable Mention slot.  But, over our deliberations the paintings strength it moved it's way up to 2nd place. (Lori Beringer)

This painting was a real stand-out. Whimsical, lyrical, enjoyable are words that describe the quality of this piece. Each pattern within this work was altered just enough in a purposeful way to keep everything moving and breathing. The colors were bright and clean without being forced or contrived. (Lorin Willey)

It’s so hard to take such a complicated subject, add a whimsical loose touch but then make the painting convincing!  Bravo! Great sense of power in the building and lovely contrast between windows and façade.  Draws you in from afar and then the brushwork and transparency just dazzles the eye when you study the painting up close. (Matthew Holt)

Super Moon in Mineral Point by Wendie Thompson

3^rd Place

Wendie Thompson

"Super Moon in Mineral Point"

Luscious color harmony throughout this work keeps the eye moving.  The bold streak of reflective light is just the right amount of punch to satisfy. (Lori Beringer)

Mood. This nocturnal work is magical. I particularly enjoyed the light as it strikes the cold grey pavement. And using thin darks throughout keeps the color lively. (Lorin Willey)

Really enjoy the offset moon juxtaposed by the risky and confident streak of light that bounces reflective light up into the underneath of trees.  I know it’s difficult to work at night but the painting shows a sense of experience and confidence under those conditions.  (Matthew Holt)

Vic's by James Faecke

Honorable Mention

James Faecke  "Vic's "

The delicate shadow rakes over the planes with a beautiful cool embrace.  The fine detail and line are perfectly placed. (Lori Beringer)

I enjoyed the shadows and the moving patterns that you created with them on the varying angles and surfaces. Your colors although subdued were crisp and clean. Good drawing skills throughout. (Lorin Willey)

A safe painting, tranquil.  Nice sense of light and enjoy the design of the tree shadow on the right that strikes the ground and building. A sense of elegance with the entire presentation. (Matthew Holt)

QUICK PAINT

1st Place Lynn Rix

2nd Place Gary Millard 

Thanks to our Juror's  Lori Beringer, Lorin Willey, and Matthew Holt for the great comments!!! And to Terrence Coffman for judging the Quick Paint!

Congratulations Winners 2013 We Came, We Saw, We Painted!!!

Congratulations to all the winners for the 2013 We Came We Saw, We Painted Juried Show at the Art*Bar!!! This work will be available for viewing and purchase through June 13th! A portion of the proceeds go to funding AWE (Artists in Education) so come and buy some great art and support kids having access to art all summer!!!

First Place
Sherri Thomas
Golden Day Study

Second Place
Lynn Rix
Pots at Monches Farm

Third Place
Backlit Pond
Carolyn Larkin

Honorable Mention
Fog on the Marina
Anthony Sell

Winners: 2012 A State of Inspiration: Congratulations!!!

This body of work is available for viewing and sales till September third at the Schauer Center for the Arts in Hartford WI!

First Place Paul Schultz
Evening Light

Second Place: Larry Schultz
Flapping in the Morning 

Third Place: James Hempel
Country Road

Honorable Mention: Judith Reidy
Boats at Port

Honorable Mention: Wendie Thompson
Porch Light- Study

Honorable Mention: Jenny Anderson
Meet me at Fiddleheads

Honorable Mention: Lynn Rix
Thursday January 13th- Study

Congratulations Lynn Rix and Pamela Ruschman; Opening Sept 15th Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Pamela Ruschman

Lynn Rix

Lynn Rix

Lynn Rix

Pamela Ruschman

Pamela Ruschman

Plein Air Artists featured at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Milwaukee, WI – Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (SANC) is pleased to feature Plein Air artists Pamela Ruschman and Lynn Rix at an Art Exhibit held Thursday, September 15 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at SANC.  The exhibit will feature over 80 paintings completed by the two artists “en plein air” on the grounds of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center over the course of the year.

“En plein air” in French literally means “in the open air,” where artists venture out of their studios to investigate and capture the effects of light on various subjects. The paintings featured at the Art Exhibit were completed entirely in plein air and with no photo references.

“We find that working directly from life brings honesty and rawness to our work,” Ruschman said. “You are able to see colors that are impossible to see working from photographs.”

 The two painters were introduced to the property when Ruschman’s four-year-old son began his first day of preschool at the Center. Intrigued by the beauty of the Autumn season, the artists began an intensive study of the property and found that all seasons could be captured in art. 

“We love the entire visual and sensory experience of painting plein air,” Ruschman said. “From the solitary silence to the howling winds, and even the crackling under our feet during the changing of the seasons.”

Audubon Preschool Teacher Liesl Schultz will also be showcasing a photography exhibit, Little Hands, Big Discoveries. The exhibit includes a collection of over 20 portraits that capture nature-based exploration by SANC preschoolers throughout the year.

Ruschman and Rix have generously committed to donating 40% of each sale to support environmental education efforts at SANC. The exhibit will also remain on display at SANC on Friday, September 16 from 9:00am – 11:30am.

Pre-registration for this event is strongly encouraged. Call 414-352-2880 ext. 0 to RSVP.

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Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

1111 E. Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, WI 53217

414-352-2880 www.sanc.org

Also see this article in Outdoor Painter the online version of Plein Air Magazine:http://www.outdoorpainter.com/exhibits/two-artists-show-nature-center-work.html