Michael Broshar
@michaelbrosharart.bsky.social
Retired architect, now painting in watercolor, oils and gouache.
Spent some time reworking a painting from Paint the Point/Mineral Point, WI in ‘24. Toward Vine and High. Much looser and more painterly.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Spent some time reworking a painting from Paint the Point/Mineral Point, WI in ‘24. Toward Vine and High. Much looser and more painterly.
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I wrapped up my Fall watercolor class at the Waterloo Center for the Arts on Tuesday. Here are the last two paintings we completed. “Barn on V-37” and “Newport Pier”
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November 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I wrapped up my Fall watercolor class at the Waterloo Center for the Arts on Tuesday. Here are the last two paintings we completed. “Barn on V-37” and “Newport Pier”
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And now for something completely different. Trying out a technique William G. Hook demonstrated at NWS last week. “Huntington Beach Power” 9x12 mixed media. Watercolor over acrylic on gessoed canvas. Lots of fun to remove paint to create the image.
October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
And now for something completely different. Trying out a technique William G. Hook demonstrated at NWS last week. “Huntington Beach Power” 9x12 mixed media. Watercolor over acrylic on gessoed canvas. Lots of fun to remove paint to create the image.
Some of us painted during the #dubuquesymphony orchestra practice last evening. “Concertmaster” 12x12 #oilpainting. We had just over 2 hours to capture an image.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Some of us painted during the #dubuquesymphony orchestra practice last evening. “Concertmaster” 12x12 #oilpainting. We had just over 2 hours to capture an image.
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3 watercolors completed I’ve the past 2 days for #BluffStrokes
Farm on Cedar Ridge - 11x14
Half Gone - 8x8
Millwork District - 14x11
Farm on Cedar Ridge - 11x14
Half Gone - 8x8
Millwork District - 14x11
October 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
3 watercolors completed I’ve the past 2 days for #BluffStrokes
Farm on Cedar Ridge - 11x14
Half Gone - 8x8
Millwork District - 14x11
Farm on Cedar Ridge - 11x14
Half Gone - 8x8
Millwork District - 14x11
I forgot to get an image of my quick paint from Tuesday morning, but got one today. The elevator against the morning sun made a great silhouette! 11x14 #watercolor
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October 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I forgot to get an image of my quick paint from Tuesday morning, but got one today. The elevator against the morning sun made a great silhouette! 11x14 #watercolor
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My Nocturne from last evening “Out for Dinner” 11x14 #oilpainting of the Copper Kettle in Dubuque. I met several people while painting, including the two people sitting in the window, and the owner. The owner happens to own another painting I did taken from the other direction!
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October 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My Nocturne from last evening “Out for Dinner” 11x14 #oilpainting of the Copper Kettle in Dubuque. I met several people while painting, including the two people sitting in the window, and the owner. The owner happens to own another painting I did taken from the other direction!
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This afternoon I painted at 10th and Central in Dubuque for #bluffstrokes An iconic courthouse! “10th and Central” - 10x20 #oilpainting. Still some fine tuning to do. Click to see entire image.
September 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This afternoon I painted at 10th and Central in Dubuque for #bluffstrokes An iconic courthouse! “10th and Central” - 10x20 #oilpainting. Still some fine tuning to do. Click to see entire image.
Two paintings in on #bluffstrokes plein air event, starting yesterday. “Waiting for a Train” - 11x14 #oilpainting, and “River Work” - 11x14 #watercolor. Paintings will be available for purchase beginning Friday evening at Steeple Square in #Dubuque.
September 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Two paintings in on #bluffstrokes plein air event, starting yesterday. “Waiting for a Train” - 11x14 #oilpainting, and “River Work” - 11x14 #watercolor. Paintings will be available for purchase beginning Friday evening at Steeple Square in #Dubuque.
“Temperance River Outflow” 11x14 #oil painting. This is where the Temperance River meets Lake Superior on the north shore of Minnesota.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Temperance River Outflow” 11x14 #oil painting. This is where the Temperance River meets Lake Superior on the north shore of Minnesota.
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Going to California! I received word last week that my work has earned my signature status in the National Watercolor Society. These are the paintings submitted for jurying. I’m beyond excited and greatful!
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August 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Going to California! I received word last week that my work has earned my signature status in the National Watercolor Society. These are the paintings submitted for jurying. I’m beyond excited and greatful!
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A home commission paintingcompleted today. 11x15 #watercolor. Some interesting perspective in this home.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A home commission paintingcompleted today. 11x15 #watercolor. Some interesting perspective in this home.
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In May, we travelled to Moab, UT to attend the wedding of our niece. We spent a day in Arches National Park, which was wonderful. This painting was done as a gift for the bride and groom. Double Arch 11x15 #watercolor.
June 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In May, we travelled to Moab, UT to attend the wedding of our niece. We spent a day in Arches National Park, which was wonderful. This painting was done as a gift for the bride and groom. Double Arch 11x15 #watercolor.
Smoke Tree Ranch. 11x15 #watercolor. Painted for my nephew and his bride following their wedding at the ranch.
June 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Smoke Tree Ranch. 11x15 #watercolor. Painted for my nephew and his bride following their wedding at the ranch.
And lastly, my 4th painting, done yesterday for paint downtown at #rwpleinair. “Hangin’ Out”. 11x14 #watercolor.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
And lastly, my 4th painting, done yesterday for paint downtown at #rwpleinair. “Hangin’ Out”. 11x14 #watercolor.
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Paintings done on Tuesday at #RWPleinAir.
“String of Pearls - Central Ave.” 20x16 inch #watercolor
“Peeking Over”. 11x14 inch #watercolor
Turned paintings in this morning.
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“String of Pearls - Central Ave.” 20x16 inch #watercolor
“Peeking Over”. 11x14 inch #watercolor
Turned paintings in this morning.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Paintings done on Tuesday at #RWPleinAir.
“String of Pearls - Central Ave.” 20x16 inch #watercolor
“Peeking Over”. 11x14 inch #watercolor
Turned paintings in this morning.
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“String of Pearls - Central Ave.” 20x16 inch #watercolor
“Peeking Over”. 11x14 inch #watercolor
Turned paintings in this morning.
#RedWingArts
Painting from first day at #RWPleinair. “Before the Storm” 11x14 #watercolor. I’ve completed 4 paintings and will turn them in tomorrow. Spent the afternoon applying cold wax finish and framing. Will post more later.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Painting from first day at #RWPleinair. “Before the Storm” 11x14 #watercolor. I’ve completed 4 paintings and will turn them in tomorrow. Spent the afternoon applying cold wax finish and framing. Will post more later.
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I am thrilled to have received word that my painting, "Bush and Third - Red Wing", has been accepted into the 105th International Open Exhibition of The National Watercolor Society.
Thank you to jurors William G. Hook Michael Holter, and Iain Stewart.
Thank you to jurors William G. Hook Michael Holter, and Iain Stewart.
June 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I am thrilled to have received word that my painting, "Bush and Third - Red Wing", has been accepted into the 105th International Open Exhibition of The National Watercolor Society.
Thank you to jurors William G. Hook Michael Holter, and Iain Stewart.
Thank you to jurors William G. Hook Michael Holter, and Iain Stewart.
Eagle’s Watch - Eden Park. 11x15 #watercolor.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Eagle’s Watch - Eden Park. 11x15 #watercolor.
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A couple of sketches this morning from our trip to Arches National Park yesterday. So much beauty in this part of the country!
May 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A couple of sketches this morning from our trip to Arches National Park yesterday. So much beauty in this part of the country!
Here’s the demo painting I completed during my reception last evening at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. It will go on the wall. The exhibition is up until at least mid-July.
May 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Here’s the demo painting I completed during my reception last evening at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. It will go on the wall. The exhibition is up until at least mid-July.
A couple watercolor sketches in a Moleskin sketchbook while we’re at Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs.
April 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A couple watercolor sketches in a Moleskin sketchbook while we’re at Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs.
Just delivered 50 paintings to the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Show opening next Tuesday! Opening Reception is on May 9, where I’ll be doing a short watercolor demo. Hope you can make it!
April 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Just delivered 50 paintings to the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Show opening next Tuesday! Opening Reception is on May 9, where I’ll be doing a short watercolor demo. Hope you can make it!
More good news! “Old School - Clutier” is going to California. Very pleased to learn It has been accepted into the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association 9th Annual Waterworks Exhibition. Stay tuned for details and auction information.
April 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
More good news! “Old School - Clutier” is going to California. Very pleased to learn It has been accepted into the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association 9th Annual Waterworks Exhibition. Stay tuned for details and auction information.
A bit late to the game. My painting “Amana Bicycle in Winter was accepted into the National Watercolor Society Members Show. I entered two paintings, and I thought the other was a much better painting. You just never know what the judge sees. Happy to have this in the show!
March 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A bit late to the game. My painting “Amana Bicycle in Winter was accepted into the National Watercolor Society Members Show. I entered two paintings, and I thought the other was a much better painting. You just never know what the judge sees. Happy to have this in the show!