November 12th, Art Vision

This week Kate Ryness will model for us at Art Vision (111 south Main, Viroqua). One long pose. Chris has space set up in the basement. Park behind the store in the bank parking lot and come in the back door. We'll start at 9:00.

November 5th, Harmony Valley

We'll be painting in Harmony Valley this week-it's a bird sanctuary--beautiful marsh, the river, rolling hills. Take Hwy 56 west out of Viroqua---drive 8 miles--- take a right on county O, drive across the ridge --dip down into a deep valley--at the bottom of the hill, just past the bridge, take a left onto Newton Valley road. Wind around approx 3 miles until you get to a big metal--Harmony Township building. There's a Y there--STAY left -- drive approx 2 miles---a white house on the left----white shed ----the house is set back a little from the road. It might be our last week outside till spring.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Despite the cold and the wind five diehard painters came out (and one more just to visit). young Henry Glick came around to see everybody's paintings. Finished up with some tea around the woodstove. We might move inside with the model soon.

October 22, Glick Farm

We've been invited this week to paint at the Glick farm. Their corn is shocked and gets nice morning light. Plenty more to paint if that doesn't entice you. Please be respectful with your camera as this is an Amish farm. They would love to see our paintings, but please don't paint or photograph them. To get to the farm from Viroqua, take 27/82 south towards Prairie DuChien. A few miles past Liberty Pole Gardner Rd goes off to the right. Take Gardner and theirs is the third place on the left. Go past their drive and park on the road. We can walk in to the field with the shocked corn. It should be chilly, but the best light is early.

October 15th, Chris Lander's farm

This Wednesday we will meet at the Farm of Chris Lander. It might be rainy and chilly, but it will still be beautiful. Barns, white fences, horses, stream, colorful hillsides...Go East out of Viroqua on 56 about 7 miles. Her place is at Reed Drive and highway 56. If you get to county S you've gone too far. Meet at 8:30

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - Vanderhydens

Tom & Connie Vanderhydens, just east of Viroqua. Pick up 56 east of town, take left on Maple Dale Road, just before you get to 82. Follow it to Pierce Hill Road going to the right up the hill. Take the first paved road to right (white fences), go short distance to Fire Number: E9048 Go straight into driveway as road curves off to right; they are out on the ridge--behind the neighbor's house & buildings near the road. There is parking near their house. However, field road will be soft if there is rain.

September 24th, Vernon Vineyards

This week's painting site will be at Vernon Vineyards. To get to the vineyard, take County Y west (just north of Viroqua). Turn left on Irish Ridge Rd. Follow the signs to the vineyard. Meet at 8:30, (or whenever you can get there).