Gallery Night Tonight!

Thrilled to be included in this show curated from the 2012 Art Marathon. I'm really pleased with the three works that were selected. Plus, they represent a new photography project.

For me, the marathon accomplished its goal: inspiration.

During the 30 days of the event, I made art nearly every day. Additionally, I began a website redesign for my photography site.

A big thank you to Cream City Illustrators for jumpstarting a bout of creativity.

Also, while you travel the streets of Milwaukee during Gallery Night & Day, please consider donating to the Center Street Artists Relief Fund. There will be red canisters all over town. You may also donating online by clicking here. Proceeds help those effected by last week's five alarm fire in Riverwest.

Art Marathon - Day 27

Excursion: Bradford Avenue. Milwaukee, Wis.
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Art Marathon - Day 26

Excursion: Bay View.
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Art Marathon - Day 25

This set didn't turn out quite as I'd hoped. Alas, not every creative attempt is fully successful. C'est la vie.

The good news is that this moment in time was immediately by a visit to O&H Danish Bakery in Racine to procure a delicious vanilla long john.

Excursion: Erie Street, Racine.
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Art Marathon - Day 24

If this were an art hike of the Appalachian Trail, rather than an Art Marathon, I would've taken two zeros this weekend. How's that for mostly esoteric lingo?

More simply put, Saturday and Sunday were days of rest. The first day was fully devoted to relaxation and the second to a host of other activities, including not just playing golf, but watching golf on TV as well. A new activity added to my list, and an enjoyable way to walk around parks in pleasant summer weather with my husband. Plus, it's fun!

So that brings us to today, this morning to be exact.

Excursion: Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wis.
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Art Marathon - Day 23

Moon over Milwaukee.

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Art Marathon - Day 21

With the holiday, the more usual bike trail route was teeming with runners and bicyclist on the 4th of July. After musing on how lucky we are to have the alternate route (with traffic on the roads more hectic), I decided on a detour for my return trip. At the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park, I took a gander at the beautiful new pedestrian bridge. Then, I headed off toward the even quieter East Bank Trail.

Once there, I encountered just one other person, and seconds later, her cheerful dog. Though the weather was already steamy, the meditative solitude on the riverfront trail was refreshing. 

Excursion: East Bank Trail
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Art Marathon - Day 20

On July 3, we were pleased to discover that the view from our dining room window featured Milwaukee's lakefront fireworks. Even better, in a rare occurrence, the full moon rose at center stage of the fantastic display.

The photograph was actually taken by a guest artist, my husband John Schafer.

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Art Marathon - Day 19

Sunrise.
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Art Marathon - Day 18

Before we packed up our campsite at Sanders County Park in Racine, I took another tour around the State of Wisconsin Scientific Area and Natural Area. It's an amazing microcosm of pre-settlement trees that have stood for hundreds of years in some cases.

Though small, the park and its natural area are well worth a visit.

Excursion: Sanders State Natural Area.

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Art Marathon - Day 17

Berries!!

It was much cooler among the trees of the Petrifying Springs Park hiking trails, smack dab next to UW-Parkside. The park and the university sit just south of the border - of Racine and Kenosha counties.

This was our first visit to the trails, which were diverse, and sometimes, challenging. Happily, a bounty of berries sat alongside the walkway.

Excursion: Petrifying Springs Park.
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Art Marathon - Day 16

Excursion: State Street, Racine.

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Art Marathon - Day 15

Steamy.

Day 15. Excursion: Lake Drive.

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Art Marathon - Day 14

Along today's walk, I made a number of photographs, many of which were to my liking. Let's say it was a particularly good day, that way. On the other hand, I didn't feel like I had as much energy as some days.

Summer boasts its compelling intensity today - warm, sunny, and full of possibility. The World's Largest Music Festival starts, and it's my friends' third wedding anniversary. Tomorrow brings my sis-in-law's birthday festivities at a campground.

Excursion: Veterans Park.

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Art Marathon - Day 13

Excursion: Lakeshore State Park.

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Art Marathon - Day 12

(I skipped Day 11. A warm summer Sunday devoted to a pleasant hike with my Dad.)

Day 12: Weeping Willows always remind me of Patsy Cline.

Excursion: Lincoln Memorial Drive.

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Art Marathon - Day 10

Excursion: Prospect Avenue.

Saturday morning, I wandered, pondered, and bought raspberries, honey, and a wooden spoon at East Town Market in Cathedral Square. The remainder of the day was restful. I read a book and chatted with my husband.

Later, we went to see Moonrise Kingdom at the ever beautiful Oriental Theater. The organ and its player retreated into the instrument's home below the stage just as we entered the lavishly historic auditorium. Wes Anderson's latest film was nostalgic and adeptly quirky. We recommend it. But, try not to eat too much popcorn.

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Art Marathon - Day 9

Observation: Clouds.

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Art Marathon - Day 8

Sometimes, everything aligns to create loveliness.

Destination: MAM.

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