"Art just gets better when it can connect on many levels: Artistically, intellectually, historically (in your case), and narratively (if it needs it), etc. You've blended-in the old with new technology, a hard nut to crack these days." -A recent note from my longtime friend Bev Doolittle
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Studio Shots
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New Work
I have had a month of prolific painting!
I've created a series of fur trade era maps of Wisconsin and Michigan ready for my midwestern shows.
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Suggested Reading
Map and Art Articles Online Please be sure to like Great River Arts on Facebook where I post all the wild and wonderful pictures and articles I find pertaining to Maps, Art, History, Science, and Archaeology!
Featured Articles From My Blog
This is a beautiful map of Michigan and Wisconsin that utilizing a copperplate engraving method....read more
The route map made by Antonio Velez y Escalante missionary for improved...read more
It is always said that hindsight is 20/20. However, that is not always the case when it comes to cartography. ...read more.
Map of the Month!
Northwest and Michigan Territories 1817
When European explorers discovered the area, they were captivated by the abundant amount of copper they found. As the precious metal industry continued to expand, so did the search for copper and lead. Since the previous Native Americans left behind abundant amounts of in streams, valleys, and mountain paths this map served as a sort of treasure map that led explores directly to the abundant metal mines...read more here
A note from Me
It has been a healing month at home...my first period of time off since becoming a full time artist! I have to say it's been hard to adjust to the pace and keeping myself from becoming too overwhelmed or too lazy-resulting in the feeling of moving through molasses!
I've had an explosive period of creativity as well as home art shows, and connecting with galleries in my local area. I feel shored up and ready to start my summer tour.
I'm looking forward to seeing my LaCrosse friends and patrons at Artspire, Riverfest, and Wine Guyz! I'm very interested to find out what the rondezvous visitors will think of my maps.
Attending the Bellvue Art Museum show is undoubtedly a feather in my cap as is attending the Jackson Hole Western Design Show.
Lots to look forward to!
Best wishes until we meet again,
Lisa
