A flash of color in the subtle landscape is often a welcome sight for artists, photographers, and other wanderers of the woods and fields during the winter months. Maggie Capettini found her inspiration and depicted it with wonderful exuberance in ‘January 9’.
Two of Maggie’s winter landscapes will be exhibited along with botanical, wildlife, garden, and other scenes of nature in all seasons by fellow members of the Nature Artists’ Guild at the Downers Grove Public Librarythroughout January 2024.
The Downers Grove Public Library has a long history of supporting the visual arts, with an expansive gallery area and numerous works by local and internationally-renowned artists in their permanent collection. Each January, the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum adds to the library visitors’ artistic experience with its own special exhibit.
Guild members were emailed the prospectus and all the details on December 8. Registrations (online or by mail) must be submitted by December 11, 2023 to participate.
A sample of holiday cards from 2022. Please click here or on the image to see the full versions and the artists’ names along with other cards from last year.
A cup of hot cocoa, some holiday music, maybe even a crackling fire (in the fireplace or on a screen) and a few art supplies. What better way to spend an hour or two during the holiday season?
The Nature Artists’ Guild invites all of its members to take some time during this busy season to share their creativity and brighten the day of a fellow artist. The annual Holiday Card Exchange has become a popular Guild tradition, and all that’s required to participate is some paper, an envelope and stamp, and some basic art supplies.
The last day to register for the Holiday Card Exchange is Thursday, December 7, 2023. Members can register online here, by emailing Celia Rodee, or in person at the Holiday Party. On December 8, Celia will email each participant the name and address of their card’s recipient. All cards should be mailed by December 16.
The Nature Artists’ Guild guidelines are somewhat relaxed for this project, but the cards should be original and handmade. Many members photograph or scan their cards before sending and have copies printed to use as their personal greeting cards for friends and family.
Blank multi-media cards and envelopes will be available at the Holiday Party for those who prefer to use them.
Participants are invited to send a photo or scan of the cards they send and receive to Denise Fisk to share later on this website.
For inspiration, following are links to some wonderful cards from previous years: 2022, 2021, 2020.
Sparrow, copyright Lisa Kanellos. Click on the image for more than 50 images from the recent exhibit at The Morton Arboretum.
A little bird told us that the 2023 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, featuring over 200 works of art by more than 60 members of the Guild, was a resounding success (with a little help from the beautiful autumn weather). The Nature Artists’ Guild would like to thank the exhibit coordinators, participating artists, volunteers, demonstrators, Arboretum employees, and visitors who helped to make it so.
Please click here or on the sparrow above to view more than 50 images, along with titles and artists’ names.
Many of these works will also be included in the Guild’s Downers Grove Public Library special exhibit throughout January 2024. More details to come soon.
Click on any image for the full version. Use arrows to scroll through images.
Burnt Umber Nature Study, copyright Cheryl HolzLeopard Plant, copyright Kumie KimBlushing Beauty, copyright Cynthia S. CockrielAmerican holly (Ilex opaca), copyright Kumie KimDazzling Begonia, copyright Karen RemkusFall Bouquet, copyright Nancy WuHide and Seek #1, copyright Jeffrey ZawadaForest in Ireland, copyright Marybeth DevineGreat Blue Heron, copyright Jill AdziaFall Splendor, copyright Jeff WalterAtlantic Puffins, copyright Marybeth DevineBeach Bliss, copyright Mary RobertsFall Anemone, copyright Karen RemkusLakeside Birch, copyright Marlene VitekHide and Seek, copyright Jeffrey ZawadaFlamboyant Departure, copyright Jeff WalterSunny Disposition, copyright Yvonne BuckleyWinter at Meadow Lake, copyright Margie NavolioThe Squirrel’s Been Here!, copyright Alice WychThe Antiquated Farmer’s Pest, copyright Michelle BuziakSummer Shades, copyright Patty KoenigsaeckerStop and Smell the Roses, copyright Alice SulinkskiSparrow, copyright Lisa KanellosAfter the Show, copyright Mary Ann JimenezSneak Preview, copyright Mary Ann JimenezPeony and orange blossoms, copyright Margie NavolioOrange Sherbet Sunrise, copyright Beth BerryPondside Dancer, copyright Terrie McCombmemory thread, weaving into the future, copyright Laurie PetersHarvest Lunch, copyright Pat MroczkaForest Treasures: Fern and Fungus, copyright Cheryl HolzFalse Solomon Seal, copyright Ann LamoureuxDeer Morning, copyright Marybeth DevineCommon Whitetail Dragonfly, copyright Karen A. JohnsonChickadee on Pine Tree, copyright Jill AdziaBlue and Gold Macaw, copyright Lindsay SandbotheAmerican holly (Ilex opaca), copyright Kumie KimBegonia, copyright Linda HilderbrantSnowy Enchantment, copyright Mary RobertsRed Oak Branch, copyright Joanne McKibbenRed Saddlebags Dragonfly, copyright Karen A. JohnsonSeabird, copyright Lia LiuWinter Bouquet, copyright Lisa KanellosWinter Haven, copyright Beth BerryTurn Your Face to the Sun, copyright Celia RodeePlant Patterns #1, copyright Marlene VitekToad, copyright Arlene WidrevitzMorning Revelation, copyright Beth BerryPlant Patterns #2, copyright Marlene VitekNaturalist Treasure Trove #1, copyright Cheryl HolzPopulus Euphratica, copyright Lia LiuOak Twig, copyright Betsy EdwardsHosta, copyright Ann LamoureuxLooking Up On St. Francis Court, copyright Ann LamoureuxOak Twig with Leaves, copyright Betsy EdwardsJack-O-Lantern Mushrooms, copyright Jeffrey ZawadaSunrise, copyright Lia Liueye of reciprocity, copyright Laurie PetersBirches, copyright Joe RizzoZion II, copyright Joe RizzoPeachy Pumpkins, copyright Pat MroczkaColorful Ramirezi and Friends, copyright Joe RizzoDreamy Lillypads, copyright Pat MroczkaBlown Flower, copyright Joe Rizzo
Poster art by Joe Rizzo. Poster design by Jane Kellenberger.
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An invitation to the Friday evening reception, open to all, free of charge, where visitors can view over 200 works of art created by more than 60 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild.
The 2023 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit by the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will open next Friday evening, November 10. The exhibit will feature over 200 works by more than 60 members of the Guild, including many by Featured Artist Joe Rizzo.
Visitors to the exhibit will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the artists as they demonstrate their methods and share inspirations, techniques, and tools.
Friday, November 10, 5 – 7 pm
Dale Olsen, pastels
Palm House, Kew Gardens, Dale Olsen
Saturday, November 11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Pat Mroczka, watercolor
Dreamy Lillypads, copyright Pat Mroczka
Saturday, November 11, 1 – 3 pm
Michelle Buziak, scratchboard
Lake Sturgeon Adult and Juvenile, copyright Michelle Buziak
Short Eared owl, copyright Michelle Buziak
Sunday, November 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mary Ann Jimenez, silverpoint with powdered pastels
My Favorite Flower, in progress and complete, copyright Mary Ann Jimenez
Sunday, November 12, 1 -3 pm
Linda Hilderbrant, watercolor with colored pencils
Hummingbird (in progress), copyright Linda Hilderbrant
Please click on the image above for a closer look (including titles and artist names)at a sample of artwork that will be included in the upcoming 2023 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum from the evening of Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12.
The exhibit will showcase over 200 works by more than 60 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild. Many more images of artwork to come (after the exhibit)!
Flamboyant Departure, copyright Jeff Walter
Hide and Seek, copyright Jeffrey Zawada
Sunny Disposition, copyright Yvonne Buckley
The Squirrel’s Been Here!, copyright Alice Wych
The Antiquated Farmer’s Pest, copyright Michelle Buziak
Summer Shades, copyright Patty Koenigsaecker
Stop and Smell the Roses, copyright Alice Sulinkski
Sparrow, copyright Lisa Kanellos
Sneak Preview, copyright Mary Ann Jimenez
Pondside Dancer, copyright Terrie McComb
Peony and orange blossoms, copyright Margie Navolio
Orange Sherbet Sunrise, copyright Beth Berry
Oak Twig, copyright Betsy Edwards
memory thread, weaving into the future, copyright Laurie Peters
Harvest Lunch, copyright Pat Mroczka
Forest Treasures: Fern and Fungus, copyright Cheryl Holz
False Solomon Seal, copyright Ann Lamoureux
Deer Morning, copyright Marybeth Devine
Common Whitetail Dragonfly, copyright Karen A. Johnson
Chickadee on Pine Tree, copyright Jill Adzia
Blue and Gold Macaw, copyright Lindsay Sandbothe
Begonia, copyright Linda Hilderbrant
American holly (Ilex opaca), copyright Kumie Kim
Snowy Enchantment, copyright Mary Roberts
Blown Flower, copyright Joe Rizzo
Chimerical Birch, copyright Joe Rizzo
Colorful Ramirezi and Friends, copyright Joe Rizzo
The Nature Artists’ Guild is excited to present two sets of seasonal greeting cards featuring members’ artwork.
Eight members of the Nature Artists’ Guild graciously agreed to the use of their artwork to create sets of greeting cards to be sold as a fundraiser at the upcoming 2023 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum.
The artwork was chosen from works previously published by the Nature Artists’ Guild on the cover of a Quarterly or Yearbook in recent years. All proceeds from the sale of the cards will be go to the Nature Artists’ Guild to contribute to its mission of exploring and sharing nature through art.
The cards, blank inside, with the artist’s name and the Guild’s logo on the back, will be sold in sets of four (one of each design per set) along with their included envelopes for $10 per set during exhibit hours.
Colorful Ramirezi and Friends, copyright Joe Rizzo
The Nature Artists’ Guild is pleased to announce its Featured Artist for the 2023 Autumn Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, Joe Rizzo.
Numerous pieces of Joe’s joyous artwork will be exhibited along with up to 200 works by more than 50 fellow Guild members on November 10, 11, and 12, 2023 in the Cudahy Room, adjacent to the Sterling Morton Library.
Much more about the exhibit, including information about demonstrations and samples of member artwork, will be coming throughout the next few weeks.
Examples of Joe’s work, along with some of his artistic experiences and inspirations, can be found on his Featured Artist page of this website.
Poster art by Featured Artist Joe Rizzo. Poster design by Jane Kellenberger. Copies of the poster and postcards will be available at the October 5 meeting at The Morton Arboretum.
The 2023 Autumn Art Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will take place November 11 and 12 at The Morton Arboretum. A reception for the artists, guests, and other visitors will be held on Friday evening, November 10.
The exhibit will feature over 200 works of nature art by more than 50 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild. Artist demonstrations, raffles, and a special exhibit inspired by the Arboretum’s founder, Joy Morton, will add to the experience. Much more about the exhibit and Featured Artist Joe Rizzo will be coming soon.
Reminders for members –
The deadline for registering for the Autumn Nature Art Exhibit is Saturday, October 7. An email with links to the prospectus and online registration form was sent to all members this week. (Note: previous links emailed on August 28 had an incorrect date for the registration deadline. The correct date is October 7.)
Any member who would like to contribute to the raffle baskets can bring their donated items to the October 5 meeting at The Morton Arboretum. A list of requested items was emailed to members on August 29.
Completed 8 x 8 works for the Joy’s Vision special exhibit can be brought to the October 5 meeting (where they will be temporarily displayed for meeting attendees and then retained for the November exhibit) or dropped off at the Autumn Exhibit’s “referee night” on November 8. Artwork for this special exhibit of small works does not require pre-registration, but must be correctly labeled on the back.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), copyright Kumie Kim
Last Flowers of Winter, copyright Linda Fairbanks
Bee on Milkweed, copyright Cindy Franks
Snow Glories Peek, copyright Patricia Mroczka
Impression, copyright Patricia Mroczka
Twisted Poppies, copyright Patricia Mroczka
Please enjoy the more than 50 examples of some of the wonderful artwork recently exhibited at the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2023 Spring Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum. Larger versions can be seen by clicking on this link to the exhibit page.
Well over 1000 visitors enjoyed approximately 200 works of art created by more than 50 members of the Guild.
The Nature Artists’ Guild would like to thank all the volunteers, artists, Arboretum staff, and visitors for their contributions to the success of the Spring 2023 Art Exhibit.
All artwork exhibited on this website is the sole property of the artists and should not be used or reproduced without their written consent. If you would like to contact one of the artists, please use the contact form on the About page and you will receive an email reply, normally within 48 hours. Your contact information will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
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