Mt. Audubon in October

Painted from a photo taken of our son on top of Mt. Audubon.
Cold and windy!

Horse and Cabin with Mount Massive in the Background

Trying to do one image per day or at best one per week.

The first one is from a group of photos that I took on our way to Leadville, Co.
It was a warm day, but we could see snow in the distance on Mount Massive.
This final image attracted me. The feel of the scene was perfect.
I love old abandoned buildings, horses and mountains.
So this seemed to the best combination.

New Flower Paintings for Sale

additional flowers paintings

Columbia/St. Mary's Hospital

Last Sunday's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured an insert for the new Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on Lake Drive in Milwaukee.

We are pleased to announce that Peter & I along with four other local photographers will have their images displayed in the new patient setting. We will have 39 images showing the beauty of nature. Our images of landscapes, florals & waterscapes were chosen to depict peace and tranquility in the hospital setting.

You can see the new hospital and our work at the Community Open House this

Saturday Oct 2nd,

11am-6pm

2323 N. Lake Drive

Walker's Point Center for the Arts

Announcing: Annual Members Show

Exhibition Dates:
Sept. 10 to Oct 16, 2010

Opening Reception:
Friday, Sept 10
5-8PM

Closing Reception:
Fall Gallery Night - Oct 15, 2010
5-9PM

Please join us for this wonderful exhibit.
Peter and Renee will each have 1 print on exhibit
along with 50+ other members of WPCA.

Wildflower Prints for sale

Browse our newest gallery of wildflower prints for sale.
New items to be added on an ongoing basis.

wildflowers photos

If you have any questions about these prints or want them in a different size to display in your home or office please contact either Peter@skibaphotography.com or Renee@skibaphotography.com for information.

Milwaukee Paintings for sale

milwaukee paintings

New Paintings of Milwaukee for sale.
Click on the above link to view all.

Maroon Bells

Painting of the Maroon Bells following a weekend camping in the area.
Weather was perfect and flowers were great.

Mabry Mill

Had a bit of time today to paint while the rest of the family was off climbing mountains. Has been ages since I have taken any time to paint. Took a bit of time getting back into the swing.

This is a painting of Mabry Mill that Peter & I visited last Fall.
Intend to return again as the possibilities for paintings and photographs are endless!

Book Signing

On Friday August 27, 2010 Peter & Renee Skiba will be signing autographed copies of our new book: Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Photographic Portrait.
Event will take place at Borders Book store at 101 West Wisconsin Ave.
Event will begin at 12 noon and last until 2PM.

"Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Photographic Portrait" captures our exuberant, 21st-century city on wondrous Lake Michigan, as well as our diverse heritage, through the images of Peter and Renee Skiba. With images that range from a shore blessed with parks, festivals, and grand architecture, to inland farm fields and historic industries, this is a book to be cherished and shared.

Milwaukee Artist Marketplace

On Saturday, July 24, 2010, Peter & Renee Skiba will be showing their fine art photography and paintings at the Milwaukee Artist Marketplace.
The Marketplace will be held in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum located at 700 Art Museum Drive in downtown Milwaukee.
The fair will run from 10 AM to 5 PM and the admission is free.

Please join us for this wonderful venue. Along with our art work, we will also have on hand several of our newly published books: "Milwaukee, WI: A Photographic Portrait" for sale.

Wisconsin Lutheran College Art Fair

On Saturday, Peter and I showed our art work at the Wisconsin Lutheran College's Art Fair on 88th and Bluemound.
It was a very hot day and transporting our tent and art work to the place where we were going to set up was a bit difficult. But we made it with the help of a cart that we borrowed from one of our neighboring artists at the show. Thanks David!

The show was busy. There were people stopping by our tent to talk all day. That is between the music that was playing on the lawn. Kids from Wisconsin brought in alot of people to the show.
It was good to see old friends who stopped by to say "HI" and good to meet some new friends who share our same interests in art.

We were able to pack up and put away all of our art work before the storm hit at 6PM.
Stopped for a much deserved meal at a restaurant and watched from inside while it stormed outside.

West Allis Arts A'Fair

On Sunday June 6th, Peter & I will be displaying our art work for sale at the West Allis Arts A'Fair in downtown West Allis. Art A'Fair will feature many fine artists displaying their works at the City Hall location on 76th and Greenfield.
This year, the Art A'Fair joins the West Allis Ala Carte days which covers Greenfield Ave. between 70th to 76th Streets.

Weather forecast is expected to be beautiful.
Come out with the family.
Enjoy the weather, fine art and great foods available.
Fair will run from Noon to 6PM.
Admission is free.

Along with our photos and paintings, we will also have our new
book, "Milwaukee, WI: A Photographic Portrait" on sale for the public.
It is a newly released book focusing on Milwaukee, a great town!

Come for the art, stay for the food and fun at Ala Carte!

Summer Schedule

Peter & I have finalized our summer art schedule and we would like to invite you to
join us at one or all of these wonderful outdoor events.
Please see the schedule listed on our website.

Summer Art Schedule

We will be displaying and selling our photographs and paintings as well as our newly released book
"Milwaukee, WI, A Photographic Portrait".

Art Exhibition

The Coalition of Photographic Arts (CoPA) is proud to present its Fifth Annual Members Exhibition.
Peter & I will be displaying our artwork along with 80 fellow members of CoPA.

The exhibit runs during the Historic Third Ward/East Town Association’s Gallery Night and Day, April 16-18,
and is located in the Third Ward District at the P.H. Dye House.

Join us for the Opening reception: Friday, April 16, 5-10 pm.
We will also be available on Saturday, April 17: 11am-5pm and Sunday, April 18: 12pm-4pm.

This year, we will be on the 4th Floor of P.H. Dye House -
320 E. Buffalo.

Please join us for this extraordinary show.

Beavers had the munchies!

Discovered several points in the park
where the beavers had the munchies!

Spring blooms are here in Wisconsin

In was in the 80's on Friday. Quite unusual for Milwaukee in April.
We decided to check out the spring blooms in Whitnall Park.
We are happy to report that the blood root are up and Peter did not waste any time getting "up close and personal" for their yearly portrait.
What he won't do to get that perfect picture is yet to be found!

WhiteFish Bay United Methodist Art Show

On Sunday March 29th, Peter along with PJ Boylan, Dixie Lowin & John Lowin exhibited 5 images each at the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay.

The Church is located on the East Side of Milwaukee at 819 East Silver Spring Dr.
Artwork will be on display until May 2nd.

Please stop by and see their latest works.

Peter at the Overlook on the Daniel Boone Trail

Foggy morning on the Daniel Boone Trail

Foggy morning in VA on Hwy 58/Daniel Boone Trail.
This picture was taken in October as we were heading
east from Ewing, VA to Williamsburg, VA.
The morning started out with a light dusting of snow on the ground.
The view from the overlook on Hwy 58 was breathtaking.
Incredible sights. Frost on the spider webs as we explored further.

The Open Door Gallery

On Sunday March 28th, Peter will be 1 of 4 featured photographers exhibiting 5 images each.
Peter's images will be 2 of St. Joan of Arc Chapel, 1 of St. Josaphat's, 1 of the Greek Orthodox Annunciation Church and 1 of the Domiciliary at the VA Medical Center.
Reception will be on Sunday from 9:45AM to 12:30PM.
Art will be on display until May 2nd.

Start your Sunday out right...with friends and great works of art!

Is it Spring yet?

After seeing and hearing the robins in the park last week, I
figured spring could not be far behind. Who cares if there is
a little snow on the ground?
I am anxiously awaiting spring and thought that a painting
of a beautiful butterfly landing on a cone flower would give
us a taste of what is to come!

Pyramax Bank Display

Reminder,

We continue to have art work displayed at Pyramax Bank in Milwaukee's Third Ward.
318 North Water St.
Stop in during normal business hours to see the over
50 images in their lobby and meeting rooms.
They will be on display through the end of March.

AFSCME 2009 Holiday Party

In December 2009 we had the privilege to take pictures of AFSCME members from the City of Milwaukee at their annual Holiday Party at the Italian Community Center.
Everyone attending had a great time! A wonderful way to end the year with friends.
This week we were able to deliver all of the prints to the City of Milwaukee for distribution to those who chose images to be printed.
Here is just a sample of the many images taken.

Frozen Lake Michigan

Frozen Lake Michigan during the winter.
BRRR!

Santa Truck

As we were driving south on HWY 42 in Door County,
we spotted this truck along the roadway driven by
none other than Santa.
And he was hauling 2 snowmen, a Christmas tree and
presents in the bed of the truck!
Cute!

"Brisk" is what the weatherman said

On one of the coldest mornings of the winter season I rose early enough to get a predawn image of the Cana Island lighthouse. With a wind chill factor of -15 degrees, I call it cold.

Youth Photography Showcase Booked at Milwaukee's City Hall- 2010

As members of the Photographic Society of America, Peter & Renee have volunteered their time to participate in the annual Youth Photography Showcase.

This year the Showcase will again be displayed at Milwaukee's City Hall. Students from schools around the city of Milwaukee compete to have their images selected and highlighted in this annual show.

For more pictures showing the sites of Milwaukee, please visit our website.

Christmas Eve in Tennessee

On Christmas Eve, Peter & I decided to take a drive north of where we were staying in Crossville, Tn.
Peter's plans were to go for a hike.

We ended up in the Big South Fork National River Recreation Area. Unfortunately the Nature Center was closed early that day due to the holiday. Looks like a great area to travel back to in the springtime.
We did find a short trail that I was able to do with my cane and that sufficed for the day. There was evidence that snow had fallen here earlier in the day. The John Muir trail was close by and we saw that 2 days later as we were traveling to Virginia to visit my sister and her family.

Art Show at Soup's On

We will be dismantling our current show at
Soup's On at 221 No. Water Street next week.
This would be great time to see our work and
enjoy some fresh homemade soup and bread while
you are there.
Mary makes some great soups. Menu changes daily.

Stop in out of the cold and enjoy 2 treats!

In Jan. we will have a show at Pyramax Bank on
North Water St. in Milwaukee's Third Ward.
That show will open to the public & up until the end of March.
It will include some of our Milwaukee images as well
as some images that will make us think of springtime!

Never too early to think spring!

Return from our trip to Tennessee

We returned from our trip to Tennessee a couple of days ago.
Peter took many pictures. Blue Ridge Mountains, old settlements etc.
Weather was great. 40's & 50's.
Such a difference from our normal Wisconsin winter weather.
Was a nice change of pace.

I was not able to do much photography this trip as I am rehabbing
from surgery and a minor set back.
Will be putting up some of Peter's images on our
Photo Shelter website within the next few days (hopefully!).

Watch for updates.

Revamping our Website

Reworking our photography website for the new year.
Trying to incorporate Photo Shelter where we are showing most
of our current images.
A lot of work to do on this.
Very time consuming.
But it will look oh so nice when completed and be
easier to update.