a day in northern wisconsin

last week i headed up north for the day to spend some time outdoors. i was amazed by the beauty and silence. so much of what i needed.

a calming blue definitely seems to be the theme for me right now. something i will definitely be including in all of the new paintings i’ve been working on….

Art Weekends & Letting Go

A few weeks ago I had an art weekend with my sister-in law. We went to the art supply store and picked up a ton of spray paint, acrylic inks and other fun supplies. Then we covered her driveway with an old table cloth and played. She had all of these sheets of sticker paper that she never knew what to do with, so we... Continue reading

Following Your Dreams & Getting Published

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? -Dr Seuss …. One of my favorite things to do is paint at the beach. It’s the desire I first blurted out to an Artist’s Way group in 2009. We’d been going through the Julia Cameron book of the same name, week after week answering questions that would help us uncover our passions as artists.... Continue reading

12 Things That Are Inspiring Me

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn ………. I love to take photo walks, especially through places I have never been. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking myself on field trips where I get out of the studio and go someplace new and explore. Snapping photos in those places is so inspiring and really keeps me looking and being inspired... Continue reading

New York City

In celebration of the launch of my new blog and website, Brian and I took a little trip to New York City. Travelling is one of the ways I stay inspired. And New York City did not disappoint. Whenever Brian and I travel, we love to walk around and explore. We prefer not to make any plans. Part of what I adore about travelling is... Continue reading

A NEW Painting – With Glittering Eyes

WITH GLITTERING EYES. Original Available Here.(11×14″ on Canvas Panel) Prints available in my shop. …………. This is a demo painting that I did during my Happy Painting class at the Lucky Star art retreat in Texas. It was so much fun to create outside by the river. Everyone in class seemed to have the best art supplies too, so we all shared and got inspired from one... Continue reading

9 comments on “a day in northern wisconsin”

starrybluesky

April 11, 2011 - 2:07 pm

Thanks for taking us along on your walk. Amazing big skies in the top couple.
( BTW , looking forward to meeting you at DWYL ! )
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Teddi

April 11, 2011 - 4:36 pm

and all she could see was the endless sky, & on the ground there wasone blue feather.
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Catherine Denton

April 11, 2011 - 4:55 pm

What inspiration! That feather is gorgeous. I feel refreshed just looking at your pictures!
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danielle

April 11, 2011 - 10:58 pm

That blue feather is DIVINE! What a find!!! That landscape looks similar to ours right now… Thank-you for the “fresh air”. Happy creating sweet Juliette! xo
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Kerri

April 12, 2011 - 5:06 pm

i have never been to that area of the country but your photos are beautiful. looks calm. ahhhh…
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Incipient Wings

April 12, 2011 - 6:53 pm

these pictures are stunning!
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Beth Nicholls

April 13, 2011 - 8:32 am

That sky is so dreamy, and the feather is beautiful!
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Suzanne

April 13, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Still snow on the ground. Wow.
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Dawn

April 14, 2011 - 12:59 pm

Hi Juliette! Love the sky…the colors and clouds are simply gorgeous.
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