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2016 WI State Fair Plein Air at the Fair

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Thank you to ALL the great WI State Fair goers, planners, celebrities, even the animals for their interest in my plein air paintings today at the fair. I had a great time meeting you all and being able to share my skills and compositions with you. Thank you to Jesse Ritka and John Malan from TMJ4 for the inspiration for for my final painting, good conversation, and the cream puff too. What a great day at the fair. I am very proud of 2 of my WUHS students for participating in the event too. Stop at the EXPO Building to see the many works up close (and buy them too). I may be back on Wednesday – keep your eyes peeled.

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“Jesse Says No Rain and a High of 85 at the Wisconsin State Fair” Watercolor on Paper.
“Family Farm Sheep” Watercolor on Paper.
“Lunch and Slides” Watercolor on Paper
A young woman helping out at the State Fair.

 

Another beautiful day in Lake Geneva

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It was a hot one today but a really nice day in Lake Geneva. A special thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted with me especially Hannah and her family. I wasn’t sure if today was going to be one that was going to rain on me, but thankfully it was a beautiful sunny day. Thank goodness for sunscreen. Here are the two paintings that I got finished today.

Back to Lake Geneva and some Plein Air painting

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What a storied day. Bee bite on the scooter ride into Lake Geneva and I need to stop at a Pharmacy for hydrocortizone. The supports for the huge crate my scooter carries breaks and I have to stop at a hardware store. My morning started with storm clouds on the horizon and no certainty I wasn’t going to get rained on. Yet, I travelled on and got myself back into the swing of things. The wind kept the feeling of 98° away, and the easel kept blowing around. All around, a good day. My final painting complete “Jack on the Pier”. Thanks all for the conversation, and thanks Jack for the title.

#NAEA2016 and my days in Chicago

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I had a great weekend in Chicago at the 2016 NAEA National Conference. I gave out a few business cards that didn’t really help people find my educational blog, so… visit http://www.ArtWithKorb.com to see the Day to Day in my classroom. Glad to meet everyone!

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.@IdinaMenzel at .#MillenniumPark in .#Chicago

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Thank you Abby for taking me to see Idina Menzel in Chicago. We had a great time at the show and a great time seeing a bit of Chicago. Thank you so much for the fun time. Here are some pictures and my painting from the evening. Idina was a GREAT performerns and the musicians were great too. Hello to our neighbors on the lawn!

“Idina Menzel at Millennium Park Chicago,” 8″ x 10″, Watercolor on Paper, $100
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Abby in TEARS at the show. Her FAVORITE performer of ALL TIME!
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago
Concert of Idina Menzel at the Millennium Park in Chicago

#WIStateFair was a GREAT SUCCESS for #PleinAir #Paintings

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SOLD – “the Micro,” 11″ x 14″, Watercolor on Paper
SOLD – “Duke’s Quebec Style Poutin,” 12″ x 24″, Watercolor on Paper
JUST GETTING STARTED – 5+ hours to go!
Thanks Sara for taking this photo!
Working on the progress…
Here I am… plugging along.
Developing the Poutin.
FOCUSED on the FIGURES!
SOLD – “If We Get Separated, Meet at the Giant Slide,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
Thank you Matt, Matt, and Jeff for your hospitality!
Thank you Ken for your generous gift to your company!

Thank you to ALL who came out to visit the State Fair and see the Plein Air paintings I created this year. 5 works – 3 for the fair and 2 commissions. In addition to the commission, I got a phone call today from Larry – Plein Air Volunteer / Coordinator, that the Giant Slide Painting “If We Get Separated, Meet at the Giant Slide” was sold today! GREAT week fore sales! Thank you Sara Toedter for taking the pictures of me painting. Thanks also to Matt and Ken for the commissions of your businesses at the fair. Continued success to you! More edits tonight for tomorrow! Thank you all!

#WI #StateFair #PleinAir #Painting Day

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“If We Get Separated, Meet at the Giant Slide,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“A Couple of Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“…Giant Slide” in progress
“…Giant Slide” in progress
“…Giant Slide” in progress
Set to paint “…Giant Slide”
“Riley and Rory…,” Still a bit wet.
Sky Glider… what a view!
Here’s my easel! Dry – but it was a WET day!
“Riley and Rory…,” Still a bit wet.
going to paint the sky – upside down!
The the Micro Bar – waiting for the rain to stop!
“Two Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
Ready to paint – RAIN on the horizon.
“Two Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“Two Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“Two Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“Two Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
Oh the RAIN!!!
Ready to start the day!
Getting our fancy ride into the fair. Thanks fairgrounds crew!
“A Couple Cream Puffs Please,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.
“Riley and Rory on the Sky Glider,” Watercolor on Paper, $200
SOLD – “If We Get Separated, Meet at the Giant Slide,” Watercolor on Paper, $325 at the WI State Fair Expo Building – 2015.

Tonight, I am pooped. What a great day of painting and dodging rain, no, thunderstorms. Thank you everyone who knew me and came out to the fair and also to those who did not know but took the time to talk with me about the opportunity we had. It was a great day. 3 paintings, 4 cloudbursts, 2 frames, a crew of outstanding volunteers at the fair, 2 potential commissions ( thanks) and what will hopefully be a few sales from the day. My gallery, above, may not be perfect, here are my images from the day. PLEASE, share your thoughts and memories, contact me if you’re interested in the skyglider painting, that one is with me. The other two… Visit the fair and see them in the Expo Building.

#LakeGeneva and #MarinaBay #Watercolor #Painting

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SOLD – “Marina Bay,” Watercolor on Paper, 9″ x 12″
Trevor of Marina Bay – New owner of today’s painting.
Painting near the Boat Launch in Lake Geneva – Marina Bay!

What a great day of Art in the Park in Lake Geneva, WI. I TOTALLY forgot that it was even happening today – but the crowd didn’t forget. What a busy, busy few hours. Great to talk to all of the art goers and especially the hard workers at Marina Bay. The kids were excited to be a part of a painting – so much so – the work was bought at the end of the day. Thanks again guys and gals. Fun to meet and talk with you all. TOMORROW – the WI STATE FAIR!

#Dinner in #Lake Geneva with my #Family

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While my family is the more important part of tonight’s dinner, were settling in and gathering our thoughts while we wait for the pizza. I am taking a moment to celebrate ther newest investment in my art company… Business Cards! These are from the online company Moo.com and are mini cards. Neat. Next time you run into me, ask for one. Here’s my family too. Time for tic tac toe.

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#ThreeStoriesUp… a view of #LakeGeneva I didn’t actually see

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“3rd Floor View,” 12″ x 9″, Watercolor on Paper, $100
The beginning of the painting – thanks for the prayers ladies – I was really struggling with this one.
As I continued with the painting…

What a beautiful day in Lake Geneva! The sun was out, the winds were low and the shoppers were really polite and interested. I look forward to another day tomorrow as I get out and continue to work on my approach to the Plein Air paintings. My approach is coming along… I just have to keep at it. Thanks to Julie for her continues support in my passion of painting.