OUR STATE HAS NO SHORTAGE of talented painters. Want proof? Head to the Racine Art Museum’s Wustum Museum (2519 Northwestern Ave.) and check out “Watercolor Wisconsin,” a showcase of regional talent, through April 15. More than 100 works are featured by 95 local artists, but we picked out five you absolutely won’t want to miss.
1.
Lilies in Space by Jean Crane
This moody floral painting shows off the darker side of watercolor, with the blooms seemingly defying gravity in the night sky.
Lilies in Space by Jean Crane; Photo courtesy of the Racine Art Museum
2.
Asifiwe by Don Ricchio
Named after the Swahili word for praise, this piece shows a crowd rejoicing outside, hands raised, in beautifully intricate clothes.
Asifiwe by Don Ricchio; Photo courtesy of the Racine Art Museum
Alli Watters is the digital and culture editor at Milwaukee Magazine. That means that in addition to running this website, she covers art, entertainment, style, home and more for the magazine. It also means she doesn't sleep much.
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