Drawing On The Bus

See Bus Drawings in Person!

2008-04-25T07:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick blurb to let you know that I will be showing these drawings in my show that opens Friday May 2nd at the Common Wealth Gallery at 100 S. Baldwin St. here in Madison, WI. The opening is from 6-10pm, and will also include sculptures and photographs I have been working on this year. Also showing will be recent work by Katarina Riesing.

If you come to the opening, I will have reproductions of my first postcard bus drawing that you can pick up and mail to a friend! Also, we'll have some good eats on hand. This event coincides with MMOCA's "Gallery Night" which only happens twice a year. You can check the MMOCA website for a complete listing of events at: www.mmoca.org/events/gallerynight/index.php

So get out there and support our local art scene!

Hugs and Kisses,

Robin

April 22, 2008

2008-04-24T16:40:00.000-07:00

"Lower Falls and Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park: A clear view of the 308-foot falls viewed from Artists Point."

April 22, 2008

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"The Atlanta Skyline featuring the capitol at Washington Street. A dazzling dome of gold leaf tops Georgia's seat of government. It is one of only two state capitols in the U.S. like it."

April 21, 2008

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"Desert Verbenas on the sand dunes: It takes but a few spring rains to beautify the desert as far as the eye can see with these little purple flowers."

April 19, 2008

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"Rocky shores and sandy beaches along the coast of Cap Rouge on the famous Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, N.S."

April 19, 2008

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"Johny's Mobile Service, That Flying Red Horse: One of the finest service stations on U.S. 287 between Fairbanks and Miami, is Johny's Mobile Service, located in the very heart of Dubois, Wyoming. Barely off the fabulous Glacier Wilderness Area, the Dubois area abounds with elk, deer, moose, bear, and the Bighorn Ram reigns supreme. Trout fishing is superb."

Side Note: You have to love a postcard of a gas station. Awesome.

April 18, 2008

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"Grant Marsh Bridge carries Interstate 94 over the Missouri River between Bismark and Mandan, North Dakota. Named for Captain Grant Marsh who made the record 54 hour run down the Missouri with his steamboat, Far West, from the Yellowstone River and the Custer battlefield carrying wounded survivors past this point to Bismarck- a distance of over 800 miles."

April 18, 2008

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"The Kapok Tree Inn, North Haines Road, Clearwater, Florida: This tree- over 100 years old -was grown from a seed brought to this country from India by missionaries. With a canopy of nearly 200 feet, it stands at the entrance as a perpetual invitation to our guests."

April 16, 2008

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"Devils Tower: This giant monolith, while considered in the Black Hills, is actually in Northeastern Wyoming. Measures 1 mile in circumference, it can be seen from a great distance."

April 15, 2008

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"Mount Moran with beautiful Jackson Lake in the Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. This lake is world famous for fishing and boating. Every type of accommodation is now available in this area."

April 10, 2008

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"In the Wind River Badlands near Dubois, Wyoming. Through continuous eroding nature has sculptured a wonderful setting of towers, bluffs and castles."

Side Note: I am not positive that "sculptured" is a verb.... Also, a lot of cards from Wyoming being drawn on lately. I usually pull one out that attracts me- maybe I need to plan a trip to Wyoming!"

April 10, 2008

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"Stockholm: Changing the Royal Guard."

April 8, 2008

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"Togwotee Pass: Here is snow covered Togwotee Pass in early June. This famous pass is located at the crest of U.S. Highways 26 and 287 between Dubois and Moran, Wyoming. Just a few miles yonder headed west is Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole."

Side Note: Look at the close-up by clicking on the image- I love the sign on the right side!

April 7, 2008

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"Vista of the Grand Teton, elev. 13,766 ft. as seen from the Moran-Jackson Highway down the east side of the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming."

April 3, 2008

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"Beach View at Sousa, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic."

April 3, 2008

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"Grand Teton Peak, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: In the foreground is the Little Chapel of the Transfiguration at Moose, Wyoming, where worshippers are able to view the snow-capped mountains, including the Grand Teton (elevation 13,766 feet) through a large plate glass window in the rear of the church."

Side Note: See the bus drawing from March 11th for the view from the inside of the chapel this one describes!

April 2, 2008

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"The American Adventure: Audio-Animatronics figures, giant-screen movies, and the magic of a Broadway show bring to life a dramatic story of America and its people. Presented by Coca-Cola and American Express."

April 2, 2008

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"Smooth Sailing"

Side Note: I love the simple caption on this postcard. And I love sailboats. "Saaaiiiiilllliiiing....takes me awaaaaayyyyy...."

March 31, 2008

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"St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: overall view."

March 31, 2008

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"Sea World Dolphin Show: The Roman Ride is one of the many spectacular acts featured in the Dolphin Show at Sea World. Dolphins, Killer Whales, Walruses, Penguins and Seals are but few of the thousands of marine mammals and fish on display daily in America's Foremost Family Oceanarium."

March 30, 2008

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"The Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada: A Canadian Pacific Hotel. 270 bedrooms fully air-conditioned. Finest convention facilities in Western Canada."

March 30, 2008

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"Colorful bargains at the famous 'Iron Market.' Port Au Prince, Haiti.

March 27, 2008

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"The Beautiful Crazy Mountains: Driving thru Montana affords such beautiful scenes as the Crazy Mountains 30 miles in the distance. Easily seen from U.S. #10 & U.S. #89. Elevation 11,214 ft."

March 27, 2008

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"Chateau Lake Louise, a Canadian Pacific Railway hotel, overlooks this world famous lake in the main chain of the Canadian Rockies. This area was included in Banff National Park in 1892. It provides a headquarters for motorists to tour the central Rockies, and a walking and riding centre for the many beautiful mountain trails in the area."

March 26, 2008

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"Chien Chiu Ting (thousand Autumns Pavilion) at Imperial Garden in the former Imperial Palaces, Peking."

March 26, 2008

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"Oirase River: Beautiful and Attractive Spot, National Park, Towada"

March 25, 2008

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"Mayo Clinic, Mayo Building, Rochester, Minnesota"

March 25, 2008

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"Prairie Dog: A rodent related to the ground squirrel, the Prairie Dog lives in 'towns' which originally spread over thousands of acres."

Side Note: Red was really the only color I could use. It just looks so.... natural!

March 24, 2008

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"String Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: The snow-capped cathedral group rise high above the tree lined shores of String Lake."

March 24, 2008

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"Maple View Resort: Air view of Pioneer Lake showing big and Little Twin Lakes in the distance."

March 18, 2008

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"Winter scene of the Old Covered Chiselville Bridge in East Arlington, Vermont. It spans the Battenkill's Roaring Branch."

March 18, 2008

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"The Banff Springs Hotel and Sulphur Mountain, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada: The Canadian Pacific Railway first erected a hotel on this site in 1888, shortly after the completion of the railway. The present Rundle stone structure houses a thousand guests and is now open throughout the year.

March 13, 2008

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"Wequaquet Lake, Cape Cod, Mass."

March 12, 2008

2008-04-10T10:41:00.000-07:00

"Pig-Tail bridges on the famous Iron Mt. Road designed by Senator Peter Norbeck to fully enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Black Hills, South Dakota."

March 11, 2008

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"Firenze: The Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore."

March 11, 2008

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"Altar and Window, Chapel of the Transfiguration, Moose, Wyoming: Worshipers in the Chapel of the Transfiguration have an inspiring view through a spacious plate glass window, framing lofty Grand Teton Peak which rises to an elevation of 13,766 feet."

March 5, 2008

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"Eisenach, Lutherhaus"

March 5, 2008

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"Canadian Rockies, Snowmobile on the Columbia Icefields: Lying adjacent to the Banff-Jasper Highway is the Athasbasca Glacier which forms part of the Columbia Icefields. Modern snowmobiles take the visitor on an unforgettable five mile tour of this glacier."

Side note: I want one of those snowmobiles. It looks amazing! Maybe Madison could get some for the city buses in the winter? A girl can dream....

March 4, 2008

2008-04-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

"Hawk's Bill, Lower Dells, Wisconsin Dells, WI."

Side note: Yes, i live in Wisconsin, and I could very easily go to the Dells.... but really, that's how little I get out. Even a postcard about a tour boat through the Dells sounds fantastic!

March 4, 2008

2008-04-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

"Lake Towada, Aomori"

March 3, 2008

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"Covered bridges, quaint towns, and lush farm land make up the beauty of Vermont."

March 3, 2008

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"Acadia National Park, Man of War Brook, Somes Sound: Historically significant as a source of fresh water for early sea-faring explorers, Man of War Brook waterfall empties into Somes Sound, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean."

February 29, 2008

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"Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: Aspen trees frame the shimmering reflection of the Tetons on Jenny Lake."

February 29, 2008

2008-04-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

"Tower Falls Gorge. Yellowstone National Park."

February 28, 2008

2008-04-02T08:53:00.000-07:00

"Tidal Bore at Truro, Nova Scotia: This is a natural phenomenon which is seen in only a few parts of the world. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world and because of the 'funneling' shape of the river this advancing tide becomes a wave called Tidal Bore"

February 27, 2008

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"Minerva Terrace, Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone National Park: A particularly beautiful view of Minerva Terrace with her steam vapors rising."

Side Note: This is one of my favorites! The yellow Sharpie was definitely the best choice."

February 27, 2008

2008-03-29T19:18:00.000-07:00

"Snow-Capped Tetons, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: A buck and rail fence frames the foreground for a late spring view of the incomparable Tetons."

February 26, 2008

2008-03-29T19:17:00.000-07:00

"Bull and Cow Elk (Wapiti): The magnificent antlers with six to seven points (or tines) on each side signify that the wapiti bull is in his prime. Wapiti cows suckle their newborn fawns 5 or 6 times a day, and weaning does not take place until the fawn is 3 months of age or older."

February 26, 2008

2008-03-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

"Greetings from Chetek, Wis. A Peaceful Cove."

February 25, 2008

2008-03-28T12:07:00.001-07:00

"Mt. Leconte- Altitude 6,593 feet- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Rising more than a mile above Gatlinburg at its base Mt. Leconte is known as the 'Tallest' peak in Eastern America. A number of trails lead to its summit, and it is the most climbed peak in the Smokies."

February 21, 2008

2008-03-28T07:47:00.000-07:00

"Le Pont De Quebec, Bridge Quebec, Canada"

Side note: This is one of the smoothest bus rides taken this winter. It was surprisingly nice, considering we had the young sort of 'punk-ass' bus driver and he was honking almost the entire way to school. I started the red marker on the shorts the person is wearing in the photo.

February 20, 2008

2008-03-27T22:58:00.000-07:00

"THE TOWERING WEST TEXAS"

February 20, 2008

2008-03-26T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Sawtooth Mountain: Located near Ft. Davis, Texas. This is just one of the many scenic views on the way to Big Bend National Park. Utilizing several highways that describe a loop through the impressive Davis Mountains, the route is an easy way to absorb great quantities of scenery. During each fall and winter season hunters are attracted by plentiful mule deer and pronghorn antelope."

February 19, 2008

2008-03-26T13:41:00.000-07:00

"Tonto National Monument. Roosevelt, AZ: 40-room upper ruins. Home to Salado Indians from 1300-1400 A.D."

February 19, 2008

2008-03-26T11:07:00.001-07:00

"Tower Falls turns Tower Creek into a lacy cascade of liquid crystal, leaping between spires of rock near its junction with the Yellowstone river. In the northern portion of Yellowstone Park, it is accessible to visitors by a short hiking trail, and easily viewed from lookout points along the way."

February 19, 2008

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"Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park: Of all the geysers, Old Faithful plays to the greatest audiences."

February 19, 2008

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"Rio Grande Valley, Where the Sun Spends the Winter: Beautiful palm-lined resacas such as this are seen in many areas of the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The work resaca means old river bed."

February 18, 2008

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"Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: The churning waters of the great Niagara plunge gracefully to the churning, boiling, turbulence of the Maid of the Mist Pool"