Painter, Karen Watson-Newlin returns for the 2021 Spring Art Tour

May 28, 2021

Painter, Karen Watson-Newlin returns for the 2021 Spring Art Tour

Welcome back Karen Watson-Newlin to her 5th Spring Art Tour!

She writes: After a year of Covid-19 and all 2020 shows cancelled, I am excited to share new works with the public and see reactions to the ideas I have spent months developing

For the Tour, June 4-6, Watson-Newlin will be showing at Rimrock Farm Barn (3975 Moe Rd, Mount Horeb, WI 53572) with Jessica Curning-Kuenzi, Christine Echtner, Aileen Musa, and Sue Schuetz. That’s right, ONE stop, FIVE artists!

Karen Watson-Newlin's 'Summer Blessings', acrylic

Karen Watson-Newlin’s Summer Blessings from her Prairie series, acrylic

Full-time Painter for past 10 years

Since retiring from teaching art in 2011, painting is my fulltime occupation. Currently, represented by Woodland Gallery in Stoughton, WI and Décor in Madison, WI, I have work in corporate and private collections in the United States and abroad, including American Girl, Asperius Hospital, Epic Systems Corporation, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Sauk Prairie Healthcare Clinic and others.

See a preview of Karen Watson-Newlin’s work,…

…get information about the artist, her work, and more at her Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Karen Watson-Newlin, 'Regal Display', acrylic

Karen Watson-Newlin, 'Look to the Sky', acrylic

Sculptor Nana Schowalter returns to the Spring Art Tour June 4-6, 2021

May 26, 2021

Sculptor Nana Schowalter returns to the Spring Art Tour June 4-6, 2021

Welcome back Nana Schowalter to her 2nd Spring Art Tour!

Schowalter writes: My artwork includes interior sculpture, garden sculpture, and commission work…. I combine iron, copper, and brass in works inspired by the images of ancient cultures from around the world.

Aileen Musa: hand-colored and painted photograph

See Nana Schowalter’s work

at Chuck Bauer’s Henhouse Studio along with several other artists during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. See where the group Tour stop is located, preview Schowalter’s work, get tour information and more at her Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Nana Schowalter 'QueenEuphoria,' Steel Sculpture

Nana Schowalter 'Lightning Bird Baths,' Steel Sculptures

Aileen Musa, Sunflower, handcolored photograph

Painter Rick Ross is back for 2021, his 3rd Spring Art Tour

May 24, 2021

Painter Rick Ross is back for 2021, his 3rd Spring Art Tour

Please welcome back Rick Ross to the Spring Art Tour for 2021!

Oil & Cold Wax master painter Rick Ross writes: Nature is my subject matter, whether literally interpreted through landscapes and still life or abstractly represented by the textures and depth of oil and cold wax medium. Like the evolution of my life experiences, I love to explore and imagine the journey of objects and am inspired by history, age, and patina.

Rick Ross Cold Wax abstract landscape with hay bales

See Rick Ross’s work

during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. HI work sells out fast, so this is a rare opportunity to see his new work in person! Meanwhile, see a preview, get tour information and more at his Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Rick Ross, Oil and Cold Wax 'Meandering in a Fog'

Julie Raasch returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

May 23, 2021

Julie Raasch returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

Please welcome back Julie Raasch to her 9th Spring Art Tour!

Raasch is an experienced Metalsmith and Photographer and will be showing in her garage this year on the tour.
She writes about her jewelry: My jewelry is as diverse and individual as people are. The pieces I make are meant to be worn and enjoyed. And her Photography: I study and observe nature and enjoy looking closely. To take it apart and look at individual items in nature…. I’m always trying to push my vision and can often be seen toting my camera wherever I go, always ready when the next photographic opportunity or subject presents itself.

Artist, Julie Raasch at work in her studio

Julie Raasch, Pendant, Maligano Jasper Copper

Photographer Julie Raasch' bee on flower

See Julie Raasch’s beautiful photography as well as her accomplished metalsmith work

during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. Meanwhile, see a preview, get tour information and more at her Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Jewelry by Julie Raasch, 'Soar' mixed metal, objects

Julie Raasch, Janesville Gardens, photograph

Julie Raasch, Passion Flower Cuff, metal, stone

Luke Proctor returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

May 22, 2021

Luke Proctor returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

Welcome back Luke Proctor to the Spring Art Tour for 2021!

Proctor writes on Instagram from the Winter Park Sidwalk Art Festival (see amazing piece and award below): “Trying to represent for all the blacksmiths, being considered as art blacksmithing is still in its infancy in my opinion, lots of us are trying to change that so many of you are doing an outstanding job.”

Luke Proctor wins award for his metal work at Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

See Luke Proctor’s work

during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. Meanwhile, see a preview, get tour information and more at his Spring Art Tour Artist page!