Check out the selection of Munsey and Boda Merchandise that’s for sale at this time. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Marshfield Wildwood Zoo. I also have a calendar with a selection of photographs of the Kodiak bear cubs, that includes the Grand-Opening and Betty Adler, Paul /Rogers and others involved in the Kodiak bear project (not pictured here at this time).
To purchase any of these items contact me at 715-387-6582 or email me at wendlandtsusan@gmail.com.
The public is invited to journey through the colorful north woods and stop in at the many art studios and art gallery’s along the way.
Here’s a little peek at some of the new items I have at the iMAGiNETHAT! Art Studio (listed as #14 on the art studio tour map).
The dragonfly themed photography and artwork are offered as 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 prints as well as a greeting cards and coasters.
Leap of Faith is a series of artwork created to honor those families that have a child with autism. The Leap of Faith series was inspired by my daughter who is a line a therapist for autistic children. The artwork in this series is sold as originals, reproduction prints, coasters, a deck of playing cards, greeting cards and as a journal (lined pages).
To learn more about the northwoods art tour go the the following link: northwoodsarttour.com
SURVIVORS is a new series of artwork inspired by three orphaned Kodiak bear cubs. The artwork is offered as photographic prints, greeting cards, a deck of playing cards, journals, coasters and photographic books.
Please stop in and visit me on October 7,8 and 9th (open from 10 am-5 pm) during the 2016 NORTHWOODS ART TOUR. My studio is #14 on the NORTHWOODS ART TOUR MAP. To learn more about the 2016 NORTHWOODS ART TOUR go the following link www.northwoodsarttour.com
My artwork reflects a blend of my Chicago attitude, energy and perspective, sprinkled with a touch of the north woods flavor.
My artistic abilities range from Intaglio printmaking, charcoal drawing, paper sculptures, assemblages, photography, collage, textile design and lamp-working.
This composition is one of 10 new collages created to address autism. The series is titled “Leap of Faith” Each original collage is comprised from fragments of artwork that were created as paintings and original prints. Through cutting, punching, burning and/or tearing processes, I’ve altered former pieces of artwork into a new composition.
“Leap of Faith” is also offered in the following formats: notebooks, deck of playing cards, greeting cards and coasters.
My latest Kodiak bear photographs are sold as 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 prints, greeting cards, deck of playing cards,notebooks and coasters.
To learn more about the 2016 NORTHWOODS ART TOUR go the following link www.northwoodsarttour.com
Here are just a few photographs from this past weekends guests participating in the NORTHWOODS ART TOUR. Thank you to all my guests that stopped in to learn about Intaglio Printmaking. Thanks to my family members and friends that helped me during the art tour. Thank you to Sharon Drawz, Allie and Scott Wendlandt and my husband Doug. I couldn’t of opened my art studio and participated in the tour without all of your help! Thank you from the bottom of heart! Allie, thank you for taking all of these wonderful photographs of the art studio during my demonstrations and visiting with the our guests.
This weekend during the art tour I will have a large selection of artwork on exhibit and for sale. There are over 200 cards of two rescued Kodiak bear cubs as well as 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 photographs and two different photographic books celebrating the first 15 months of the two Kodiak cubs.
In addition to the photography and books on the rescued Kodiak cubs I also have artwork that celebrates their survival in the format of collages and a charcoal drawing. This series can be purchased in as an original or in a card format or reproduction print.
This collage was created from handmade paper, original mono prints , a map and altered original and reproduction prints.
“Leap of Faith” is a series of seven compositions that honors the families with autism and can be purchased as cards and 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 reproductions prints. The more fluid piece of artwork is derived from some fun experimental art projects that in it’s original size is about 1″ x 1 1/2″ in size and can’t be seen without the use of a slide a projector.
I invite you to explore the diversity of artwork showcased at my art studio on July 29-30-31. To learn more about the north woods art tour go to northwoodsarttour.com
The process of drawing this 32″ x 36″ charcoal drawing titled Munsey was a task that had taken me out of my comfort zone. While drawing Munsey, I discovered that I used the same drawing techniques that I had used when I was drawing a series title Bombus which was a more surrealistic group of drawings. When drawing with powdered charcoal I always enjoy experimenting with more unorthodox tools to create my marks. I use any materials that have a slightly tacky surface that helps me create interesting marks which help me create organic formations and interesting textures.
The bone structure of the Kodiak cub was used as a guide when creating the tufts of fur throughout the composition. When I’m drawing, I always hyper-focus on the details and use multiple photographs to help me me make the observations in regards to bone structure, lighting and creating depth through lighting and developing texture in in the composition.
I spent over 24 hours drawing Munsey but I’m not sure of the amount of time I spent observing and photographing the two Kodiak cubs, so I could have a reference as to how to proceed in the creation of the composition.
Bombus is a charcoal drawing that is 3′ x 5′ and was also created with the same drawing techniques as the composition Munsey. To learn more about NORTHWOODS ART TOUR go to northwoodsarttour.com
My wonderful daughter has been a line therapist working with autistic children for the past five years. In honor of her work and those families and friends touched by autism, I’ve created a new series of artwork inspired by daughters dedication and love for children with autism. The title of this series is “Leap of Faith”. There are seven collages in this series but I will continue to create more artwork based on this theme. The images will also be sold as greeting cards.
I’ve been preparing for the upcoming 2016 NORTHWOODS ART TOUR which will be held on July 29th,30th and 31st. The art studio will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each of those days. At this time I will not be able to take credit cards due to some technical difficulties.
iMAGiNETHAT! Art Studio is listed as #14 on the self guided tour map. My artwork is very diverse in medium and the subject matter always represents a mixture of the spirited girl from Chicago with a sprinkling of the Wisconsin North Woods life style.
During the art tour I will be demonstrating printmaking on my Intaglio Printing Press and I look forward to answering any of your questions in regards to my original prints as well as the background stories behind the creations of my charcoal drawings, collages, assemblages and photography.
I hope you’ll stop in and explore the unique artwork at iMAGiNETHAT! Art Studio located five miles north of Woodruff and 1.2 miles north of Lakeland Airport , just off of North Farming Road, first driveway on Bayer Lake Road.
To learn more about the 2016 NORTHWOODS ART TOUR go this link northwoodsarttour.com
Mark your calendars to attend the 2016 NORTHWOODS STUDIO TOUR held on July 29th, 30 and 31st and October 7, 8 and 9th. Our select group of artist offer some of the most unique handmade creations in Wisconsin! I hope to see you see you soon!
I will be selling my photographic Kodiak Bear Books, greeting cards, drawings, collages and photographs as well as a large selection of other artwork that ranges from abstract prints to original Intaglio prints of dragonflies, handmade made lamp worked beads to assemblages that incorporate mother boards and much more.
For more information go to this link: northwoodsarttour.com and you can also find us on Facebook.
My latest series “Survivors” is dedicated to the orphaned Kodiak bear cubs that were rescued in May of 2015 and relocated to the Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield, WI. If you search through some of my earlier posts listed under (Kodiak bear cubs) you’ll find links to news articles and video segments offering information on the rescue efforts and relocation of the cubs and learn about why I’ve been inspired by the orphaned Kodiak bear cubs.
Many of the original prints I’ve created are also offered as reproduction prints in the format of greeting cards.
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