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"Still Standing"

Last weekend we visited Galena, IL. In nearby Council Hill we stopped at Council Hill Station and I took lots of pictures-no time allowed for sketching-and this painting is a result. As I often do I modified the scene considerably-night rather than afternoon-added pumpkins for a touch of color-and placed it on a hill-otherwise a fairly accurate portrayal of a fascinating structure.

Ken

P.S. I have to once again put in a plug for The Grandview Guest House in Galena. You must stay there!

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"Fishing the Falls"

I love trout fishing! Not only is it great fun but, it also takes me to beautiful places. Marinette, Wisconsin, where I live, has many waterfalls. Trout love them too.

I find waterfalls a challenge to capture using watercolors. I keep experimenting with techniques. I thought this one turned out ok. What do you think?

Ken

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"Headed In"

The boats have gotten up-dated and commercial fishing in the Bay of Green Bay isn't what it used to be but ...

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"Menominee Lighthouse"

The Menominee River separates the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from Wisconsin. This view is from Marinette Wisconsin.

I still haven't gotten over my love affair with Indian Yellow and the various yellows in my box of watercolor paints.

Ken

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