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The Austin Miller Gallery overlooks Lake Superior near where I was born. The Lake, with its size, power and beauty, has the capacity to take your breath away and put you squarely in the moment. That’s heady stuff for any artist. Superior’s clarity and reflections beg to be painted.
Painting nourishes the soul. Watercolor’s fluid nature guides a painter down the creative path, setting the imagination free. I’m fascinated by the luminous washes and the shimmering white of the cotton paper. Watercolors are simple, portable and highly spontaneous, attributes rarely found in other painting mediums.
I also work with hand printed collage papers, transparent acrylics and have a lot of fun painting on silk with steam set dyes.
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops center on mentoring students to find and develop their individual passion for art. Over the last 30 years in partnership with Michele Auger, we have formed life long friendships, collected fabulous memories and enjoyed countless hours painting. We welcome new students with open hearts!
FRAMING
Emily Vonne Hart is our year around in house custom framer.
She holds a degree in interior design, and produces stunning and affordable results.
Brimming with energy and great suggestions, she is the ultimate professional. To set up an appointment, text 608 477 8125.
Thank you for visiting the website, we look forward to welcoming you in person.
Individuals whose influence I value:
Cheng Khee Chee, watercolorist, friend
Barton Austin, Uncle, landscape architect, watercolorist
Ed Gray, artist, community art advocate, mentor
Ed Whitney, watercolorist/groundbreaking instructor
Winslow Homer, artist
Karlyn Holman, watercolorist, friend
John Singer Sargent, artist
Georgia O’Keefe, artist
Patricia Garland Austin, mother, artist, mentor
Every student I have had the pleasure to paint with
Education:
1977 Graduate Western State College, Gunnison, CO Art/ Geology
1986-87 MFA study at UWS, Superior, WI
2002-present Artist Residency, Calumet, MI
Instructors:
Cheng Khee Chee, Judy Blaine, Joyce Gowe, Lana Grow, Dan Wiemer, Harry Hiel
Place of Business:
1987- present Proprietor / Austin Miller Studio , Bayfield, WI
Art exhibits I have organized involving area artists and students:
1992-2001 Annual Community Exhibit Bremer Bank, Bayfield,, WI
1995-2001 Annual Exhibit, La Pointe Center Art Gallery, La Pointe, WI
2002-2019 Annual Exhibit, The Bayfield Inn, Bayfield, WI
Solo/ Small Group Exhibits:
Water Washburn Cultural Center, Washburn, WI
Profusion of Color LaPointe Art Gallery, LaPointe, WI
Island Images Lapointe Art Gallery, La Pointe, WI
Northern Images The Alexander House, Center for Art & History, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Superior Moods LaPointe Center Art Gallery
Collections:
Essentia Health, Duluth Clinic, Marshfield Clinic, Pillsbury Foods, Cornell, Wausau Insurance
Galleries:
Austin Miller Studio, Stone's Throw, Apostle Islands Booksellers, The Bayfield Inn Gallery, Bayfield, WI Moondeer Gallery, Boulder Junction, WI La Pointe Center Gallery, La Pointe, WI
The Austin Miller Gallery overlooks Lake Superior near where I was born. The Lake, with its size, power and beauty, has the capacity to take your breath away and put you squarely in the moment. That’s heady stuff for any artist. Superior’s clarity and reflections beg to be painted.
Painting nourishes the soul. Watercolor’s fluid nature guides a painter down the creative path, setting the imagination free. I’m fascinated by the luminous washes and the shimmering white of the cotton paper. Watercolors are simple, portable and highly spontaneous, attributes rarely found in other painting mediums.
I also work with hand printed collage papers, transparent acrylics and have a lot of fun painting on silk with steam set dyes.
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops center on mentoring students to find and develop their individual passion for art. Over the last 30 years in partnership with Michele Auger, we have formed life long friendships, collected fabulous memories and enjoyed countless hours painting. We welcome new students with open hearts!
FRAMING
Emily Vonne Hart is our year around in house custom framer.
She holds a degree in interior design, and produces stunning and affordable results.
Brimming with energy and great suggestions, she is the ultimate professional. To set up an appointment, text 608 477 8125.
Thank you for visiting the website, we look forward to welcoming you in person.
Individuals whose influence I value:
Cheng Khee Chee, watercolorist, friend
Barton Austin, Uncle, landscape architect, watercolorist
Ed Gray, artist, community art advocate, mentor
Ed Whitney, watercolorist/groundbreaking instructor
Winslow Homer, artist
Karlyn Holman, watercolorist, friend
John Singer Sargent, artist
Georgia O’Keefe, artist
Patricia Garland Austin, mother, artist, mentor
Every student I have had the pleasure to paint with
Education:
1977 Graduate Western State College, Gunnison, CO Art/ Geology
1986-87 MFA study at UWS, Superior, WI
2002-present Artist Residency, Calumet, MI
Instructors:
Cheng Khee Chee, Judy Blaine, Joyce Gowe, Lana Grow, Dan Wiemer, Harry Hiel
Place of Business:
1987- present Proprietor / Austin Miller Studio , Bayfield, WI
Art exhibits I have organized involving area artists and students:
1992-2001 Annual Community Exhibit Bremer Bank, Bayfield,, WI
1995-2001 Annual Exhibit, La Pointe Center Art Gallery, La Pointe, WI
2002-2019 Annual Exhibit, The Bayfield Inn, Bayfield, WI
Solo/ Small Group Exhibits:
Water Washburn Cultural Center, Washburn, WI
Profusion of Color LaPointe Art Gallery, LaPointe, WI
Island Images Lapointe Art Gallery, La Pointe, WI
Northern Images The Alexander House, Center for Art & History, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Superior Moods LaPointe Center Art Gallery
Collections:
Essentia Health, Duluth Clinic, Marshfield Clinic, Pillsbury Foods, Cornell, Wausau Insurance
Galleries:
Austin Miller Studio, Stone's Throw, Apostle Islands Booksellers, The Bayfield Inn Gallery, Bayfield, WI Moondeer Gallery, Boulder Junction, WI La Pointe Center Gallery, La Pointe, WI