Indian Summer Days

We are enjoying such beautiful October days! On Sunday, October 30, we had a family pizza gathering at the Boutwell Park to celebrate Riley’s upcoming 12^th birthday (on Friday, November 4) and hear about plans for the upcoming wedding of Alex and Katrina on Nov. 4. It was a “high plains” day with temps in the70’s and no wind – and the kids and grandkids had a blessed time visiting with Gr. Jan, Riley opening presents and the Carlson’s sporting their incredible T-Rex dinosaur costumes (and Mia’s pink dragon)! And today – Halloween – is again a 65 degree day with no wind and bright blue skies. I’m so grateful for this time before the long winter sets in.

Watercolor Class – Tuesday, November 8 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Tin Cat Studio, Amery, WI

I’m getting ready to teach a painting class next week, so this week’s painting, Evening Sky, 8” x 10” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, is what we’ll be working on! We’ll focus on learning techniques for sunset skies, water reflections and large rocks! The cost is $50 and I’ll provide all the supplies. Register by sending an email to me at dstullkinsley@gmail.com.  

Door County in October!

We just got back from a long weekend in Door County – delivering paintings to Plum Bottom Gallery and taking in the sights of this beautiful area. The trees were at peak with amazing colors under bright blue skies and surrounded by that gorgeous teal-colored water rolling in on the beaches of Lake Michigan. We stay at our favorite lodge and while Paul caught up on school issues in the evenings, it seemed the perfect time to get out the paints! This week’s painting, “Summer Fire,” 4”x 6” watercolor, captures the incredibly bold colors of Fall in these Echinacea blooms.

Arts In Hand Gallery – Spooner, WI

Although It’s a rather small space, this gallery is filled with dynamic creative thinkers and artists dedicated to making it a featured destination in this Northwoods area. And opening in May 2022, the gallery effectively doubled its available space to include a wonderful workshop/gallery/kitchen in Studio 210 – a beautifully remodeled apartment on the 2^nd floor of this main street building. It’s been a busy summer there for me - teaching three full watercolor classes in May, August and September and being a featured artist in two gallery exhibits with fellow member artists Gail Threinen and Tin Cat Studio.

Thank you to all who purchase original art and a special thank you to the amazng volunteer team at Arts In Hand Gallery in Spooner! This week, one of my shadowbox Liltie Series watercolors, "Pure Bliss" moved to a new home!