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Now at Zak's Cafe

9/4/2016

 
 Exciting news!  A number of my paintings are now on display at Zak's Cafe in Milwaukee. Zak's is in a beautiful old brick building in the Walker's Point area.  They serve an excellent brunch, so stop by have something to eat and enjoy the variety of art on display.
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And Then The Unexpected Happens

2/14/2016

 
Things were going along great.  Good daily drawings, Monday paintings, and then the unexpected happened. 
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In an instant everything was different.  Walking home from work, just two doors down from my house I slipped and fell on the ice and after a long night in the ER I left with a bulky splint on my left hand.  Boxer's fracture they call it.  This one is a bad break and surgery is upcoming.

So until I've healed and regained mobility, I'll be doing a lot more with my right hand.  Like typing this blog one handed and drawing.  You'll notice a distinct change in my skills, but I'm actually proud of these.  Not bad for my opposite hand.  It should be an interesting journey.
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Me and Marilyn
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Monday Paint Night

1/24/2016

 
Some people enjoy Monday night football. I've decided to start Monday Paint Night.  It seemed like I was rarely able to work time to paint into my routine.  I manage to draw daily, but painting somehow was always hard to get to.  So I decided I would devote Monday evenings to painting.  I've set up rules for myself - I have to come straight home from work, no stopping, dinner has to be no fuss, no doing dishes or getting on the internet.  Straight to the painting, no excuses.  The idea is to improve my painting through consistent practice.
So far it's been working well...and I'm having a lot of fun.
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This one is still in the works.  Back to it tomorrow.
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Spring Magnolia

4/9/2015

 
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Spring Magnolia
The weather has turned warm, well, for the most part.  Winter and spring are still playing their fugue.  The light, bright melody of spring intertwined with the heavier, slower notes of winter.  But with each passing day we hear more and more of springs sweet melodies.  Singing birds, greening grass, budding trees, and determined spring bulbs. 

Like them I'm eager for spring too.  I hadn't painted in some time and decided to take advantage of the long Easter weekend.  I dug through all of my flower photos for something that sang of what's to come.  Then got to work painting. 

I'm really pleased with how this came out and maybe it can add one more note of spring.

Z.Z. Wei

1/15/2015

 
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Palouse Shadows
I've recently discovered the work of Z.Z. Wei.  I love drama he gets from a simple color scheme and bold, exaggerated shadows, complex shapes made by branches against simple backdrops.  I also enjoy the quiet subject matter.  These paintings bring me real joy and excitement.  They inspire me to draw and paint.
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I'm also drawn by the size of the paintings.  I like things on a large scale. My own work has grown to 40"x40". 

Is there a better image to end on than, the artist scrutinizing his work?
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http://www.zzweiart.com

New Show at Manna Cafe

9/15/2014

 
I just set up a new show at Manna Cafe on Madison's Northside.  For those of you in the area, please stop by take a look at the art and while you're there why not have some great coffee.  Oh and don't miss the chocolate plum rugelach or, my favorite, Hungarian shortbread.
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July - So Far

7/20/2014

 
I was able to fit in some painting this week along with the daily drawings.  Both paintings came out well and the sketches are alright too.
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Climbing sketches - 7/1/14
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Parking Lot - 7/3/14
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Garden Tree - 7/4/14
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Roses - 7/5/14
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A Promise - 7/6/14
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When You Feel The Music - 7/12/14
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Madi Napping - 7/15/14
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Marily in Blue Robe - 7/17/14
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Falling - 7/19/14

New Painting - Peony

7/12/2014

 
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I thought it might be interesting to see how the painting progressed from the early stages through completion.  I really like this one.  It came out pretty much how I saw it in my mind.  That's not easy for me to accomplish.

I hope you enjoy it too!
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Pepin Show Underway

5/12/2014

 
The show at Bnox got off to a great start.  Wine, chocolate, flowers and a great crowd.  BNOX Art & Blossoms will be up through June 15th.  It's a beautiful show in a great little town. 
http://www.bnoxgold.com/index.htm
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Jean Accola painting live during the reception http://www.accolagallery.com/
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One of two of Jean's canvases insprired by Allison Lisk Flowers https://www.facebook.com/allisonliskflowers
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The second of Jean's canvas with a bouquet by Allison Lisk Flowers
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Bloom

4/28/2014

 
I'm so excited to be part of a beautiful show opening May 10th at BNOX in Pepin, Wisconsin.   There is an opening reception on Mother's Day.  I hope to see you there.
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May 10th - June 15th
Bnox Jewelry Studio
Pepin WI

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