PortalWisconsin

This website is basically a collaboration of a bunch of artists and their artwork. What makes it special, however, is how local these artists are—all Wisconsinites! That, alone, was inspiring to me because Lianne and Megan and I always ask ourselves, “What would be cool art in Pewaukee?”; I guess we weren’t looking hard enough! The landscapes and macros that these artists were able to capture are breathtaking with impeccable color and sharpness. Specifically, I found that Bruce Warren’s use of shadow is something that I would like to mimic in my pieces. Another factor of the photographers from this website that I would like to imitate is their sharp use of color—Mark Buehl, for example. Lastly, a real generality, but all the photos on this website have AWESOME names—haha. It inspires me to be more creative when titling my future artwork.

Mark Buehl

medium: photography

Badfish Creek Reflections
Photography
Digital/computer
Year created: 2008
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches

I chose this image because I absolutely LOVE winter/snowy photos. I hope we have a nice, white winter to give me opportunities to create my own collection of a Wisconsin Winter Wonderland!

Bruce Warren

medium: photography

Arches
Photography
Silver gelatin
Year created: 2010
Dimensions: 12.5 x 18.5 inches

I chose this image because the photographer is from Eau Claire, and the images are taken from the UW Eau Claire campus! I toured here earlier this summer and absolutely loved it. So naturally, I was drawn to his photography. 

picture within a picture

here is the original

close up of the buds and blooming flowers

 section of contrasting green background

textures

here are a few different rock textures i found at wagner park. shadows were enhanced to really show contrasting textures.

man, i'm old

just toured my first college! and it was absolutely amazing. UW Eau Claire--great way to kick off the college search! 

here's the famous footbridge that passes right over the Chippewa River through the campus*

*i take no photo credit, here is the home page link: http://www.feelmyskills.com/bphogan/portfolios/2/items/11

blake

i get to nanny this adorable 10-month-old. best. job. EVER