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This month (July 2024) I am heading to Wisconsin to participate in Door County Plein Air Festival. It is one of the most exciting and competitive plein air events in the country and such an honor to be chosen to be one of the invited artists. I will join 32 nationally-acclaimed artists to paint the week outdoors. Who knew this would become a spectator sport - it draws a big number of people to watch, listen to lectures, learn and purchase beautiful art. If you are in the Chicago area and north, please come up and see artists in action. The week’s work will be framed and hung for purchase. For more information visit https://www.peninsulaschoolofart.org/invited-artists

I’m heading there a week early and scoping out the “peninsula” of Door County. I want to discover the area and also get in some practice canvases before game time. This is a place where I celebrated my high school reunion with my girlfriends back in… oh, you don’t need to know the year. Suffice it to say, a long time ago! The friendships forged at these plein air festivals is my favorite part and I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing some old artist friends. and, of course painting a LOT!

Wishing you a glorious summer! Kathy