May's Plein air on the lake

This month, we gathered at Nancy's lake house for our social hour and some fun on the shore. Wire, Emma and I participated in some early plein air painting. In true fashion, Wire did not paint anything in view but instead drew from his imagination. Don and Bruce spent some time trying to catch some lunkers off the dock.

We had a full house, the food was great, and conversation was plentiful. Those in attendance were Don, Kathleen, Patsy, Jen, Nancy, Cyd, Ricky, Emma, Mel, Bruce, and John. If I forgot anyone, I 'm sorry.

At show and tell, Don unveiled his latest work, which has ventured into the realm of imaginative composition. Wire, Emma, and I showcased our plein air creation from that day. Patsy presented her work in progress, a bar scene. Ricky brought along another impressive portrait of ___. Melanie gave us a sneak peek at her intuitive mixed media assemblage piece that’s on its way to the Beauty Beyond Our Shore art competition, presented by the Chetek Public Arts League. Nancy displayed some small paintings that pack a big punch. Jen took charge of organizing the Chetek Mermaids on Parade. Cyd shared a story from her childhood that may or may not be entirely fictional.