Artist Residency at Whiterock Conservancy
I’ve just come home from an artist residency at the Whiterock Conservancy along the Middle Raccoon River near Coon Rapids, IA. Founded in 2004 by the Garst family the mission of this 5,500 acre land trust is to provide educational and recreational opportunities for the public, improve and protect the land through conservation, and demonstrate sustainable farming methods.
For 10 glorious days I got up before sunrise to wander miles of trails through oak trees and prairie grasses. In the afternoons I returned to the historic River house to paint. At night the stars came out and the sounds of owls and coyotes filled the cold air.
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Oh, Diana, what a wonderful opportunity for you to spend days soaking in and recording that beautiful place! Your photos and paintings are amazing. ♥️
Thanks Maria! I am so grateful for the opportunity!
Can’t wait to hear about this.. looks pretty wonderful 😊
Thanks Lyle! Looking forward to getting together soon.
Your experience was just like mine–a glorious place that fosters creativity. Glad you had a lovely experience. I was there Oct 16-29.
Gary Hoff
Heartland Studio
Des Moines, Iowa
http://www.garyhoff.com
https://papillary.blogspot.com/
It sure is a nice place to be. BTW your art is absolutely beautiful! I signed up for the newsletter and look forward to following your work.
Love the watercolors. Sunrises look great. Wonderful soft colors that compliment the landscape well. I always think of Iowa as border to border corn fields, but this give a nice alternative perspective.
Whiterock is definitely worth a visit if you get the chance. The oaks, prairies and incredible skies are really inspiring.
You captured Whiterock well. Thanks
You’re welcome! Thanks for the opportunity; it is truly a unique and lovely part of the world.
As always your photos and art are beautiful. You are able to capture not only the beauty in nature but the mood and “feeling” that inspires so many.
Thanks Denise, it is such a beautiful place!
Beautiful photography, video and watercolors!
As a White Rock Artist in Residence 4 years ago, I appreciate seeing this continue to make a difference in others lives!
Nancita Wernett
Thanks! It is really energizing!
I’m so happy that you could have this experience. The photos and your watercolors are stunning!
Thanks Karen! It’s a lovely place to visit if you all get out that way.
Nice work. My husband and I were there in 2021. We loved it and we produced a lot of beautiful paintings.
It is a pretty incredible place! Glad you and your husband were able to experience it!