Here’s a peek at the art highlighted in the year to come:
January: Cross Country Skiers by Dangy Quisling MyrahFrom the icy blues and purples of the trees to the skiers’ vibrant coats, this image makes me want to get out and enjoy the great, chilly outdoors.
February: Down the Valley by Leslie DeMuthThere’s something special about winter sunlight in Wisconsin. Perhaps it’s the way the light plays off the snow.
March: Winter Landscape by Patrick FarrellThis painting perfectly encapsulates March, the way snow and ice turn to rain and clouds. It shows the beauty that’s often overlooked this time of year.
April: Contour Farming—Late April by S.V. MedarisPastel seems the ideal medium for conveying the freshness of the local landscape in April. Bright yellowy greens signal the start of the season.
May: Dream Flying Over Koshkonong by Doug Hatch There’s always an excitement in the air as spring comes into its own, and these streaks of vibrant red seem an embodiment of that.
June: Into a June Evening by Jonathan Wilde The water in this painting looks particularly refreshing, as humans and animals alike know how humid a June evening can be.
July: Elegant Grasses by Lee Weiss It’s fun to see an unusual—and beautiful—look at a familiar summer scene.
August: Farm View with Watermelon and Tomatoes by John SayersRich color and strong light pay homage to some of Wisconsin’s most beloved summer treats.
September: Reflecting Pond by Mark Arnold Mellow greens and blues make for a pleasant meditation on the local countryside.
October: The Marsh by Linda KoenigOctober equals orange for many people, and this watercolor celebrates this expressively.
November: Fertile Ridge by Larry Welo I love how this etching captures the intensity and grittiness of November—certainly not the most delicate of months.
December: To Grandmother’s House We Go by Georgene Pomplun
Who wouldn’t want to take a drive through such gorgeous scenery?
Calendars are $7.50 and available at a variety of Madison-area museums, galleries, municipal halls and retailers. Find a list at culturalaffairscommission.com.
Still want more? Then be sure to check out the Tenth Anniversary Art Calendar Retrospective, on display November 1 through January 31 at Overture Center’s Playhouse lobby. The show celebrates the first decade of the art-filled planners, with ten large frames created by Tandem Press filled with all the images from each calendar. An opening reception is November 10, 5–7 p.m., and this is also when the 2009 calendar will be officially introduced.
Images are reproductions of the artists’ work, courtesy of the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission.
Who wouldn’t want to take a drive through such gorgeous scenery?
Calendars are $7.50 and available at a variety of Madison-area museums, galleries, municipal halls and retailers. Find a list at culturalaffairscommission.com.
Still want more? Then be sure to check out the Tenth Anniversary Art Calendar Retrospective, on display November 1 through January 31 at Overture Center’s Playhouse lobby. The show celebrates the first decade of the art-filled planners, with ten large frames created by Tandem Press filled with all the images from each calendar. An opening reception is November 10, 5–7 p.m., and this is also when the 2009 calendar will be officially introduced.
Images are reproductions of the artists’ work, courtesy of the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission.
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