Historic Thiensville Neighborhood IMG_0865

Historic Thiensville Neighborhood was created for an art exhibit in Crossroads Presbyterian Church's new exhibition space, Gallery Immanuel.  It is one of a collection of full size paintings which depict the communities who participate in the mission programs of the congregation:  Mequon, Thiensville, Grafton, Cedarburg, Port Washington and Milwaukee's St. Ben's Cathedral.  This exhibit will open to the public on Sunday, September 29, 2024 with a reception at 10:15 am.  Everyone is invited to attend the reception and to visit the exhibit until the show closes on November 29.  Paintings will remain in the exhibit until the closing date, after which they will be available for sale from the artist.

Historic Thiensville Neighborhood is a watercolor painting of the oldest section of homes, now repurposed as shops, catering or business offices.  The elegant architectural details, tall trees which shade the streets and gardens welcome residents, tourists and visitors  to enjoy music concerts, fine dining, creative ceramic crafts or Harley motorcycle events.  I was inspired to choose this view to showcase a community because of the feeling of nostalgia, the bright Painted Lady colors on the mansions and a respect for the place it holds in our history.  I used colors that are not found in my regular landscape palette:  Opera Rose, Gold Ochre, Lemon Yellow, Thalo Turquoise and Sap Greens to show the luscious colors of the buildings.  An American flag peeks out under the trees, reminding me that I sketched this scene first on the Fourth Of July.