Michael Broshar
@michaelbrosharart.bsky.social
Retired architect, now painting in watercolor, oils and gouache.
Cranes on North Lake. 11x15 #watercolor. I went down to the dock to paint the lake and these beautiful birds showed up to pose for me. They even did a little dance!
August 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Cranes on North Lake. 11x15 #watercolor. I went down to the dock to paint the lake and these beautiful birds showed up to pose for me. They even did a little dance!
Rosseau Barn - 11x14 #watercolor. From a visit to Lyme Connecticut this past weekend. Painted in the rain from under an overhang. A gift to our hosts.
August 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Rosseau Barn - 11x14 #watercolor. From a visit to Lyme Connecticut this past weekend. Painted in the rain from under an overhang. A gift to our hosts.
Very pleased to share that "Double Arch" has been selected by jurist Lana Privitera, AWS, NWS, for the inaugural 2026 North American Watercolor International Exhibition. This juried exhibition received more than 700 entries from watercolor artists globally.
July 28, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Very pleased to share that "Double Arch" has been selected by jurist Lana Privitera, AWS, NWS, for the inaugural 2026 North American Watercolor International Exhibition. This juried exhibition received more than 700 entries from watercolor artists globally.
Had a fun time at the Iowa Artists Region 7 show yesterday. An Honorable Mention for Philadelphia City Hall and a first Place for Field Edge. Both are oil paintings. Fields Edge will go on to the State Show in May.
April 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Had a fun time at the Iowa Artists Region 7 show yesterday. An Honorable Mention for Philadelphia City Hall and a first Place for Field Edge. Both are oil paintings. Fields Edge will go on to the State Show in May.
Ready to Go. 11x15 #watercolor. Haven’t painted much in watercolor lately. Felt good to get the brushes wet. From a photo I took on the #WhitefishChain. #foxhunterlodge.
April 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Ready to Go. 11x15 #watercolor. Haven’t painted much in watercolor lately. Felt good to get the brushes wet. From a photo I took on the #WhitefishChain. #foxhunterlodge.
Finished! I’ve been working on this large oil painting commission for a while, and completed it today. “Galena River Valley Farm”. 4’ high x 9’ wide triptych #oilpainting on stretched canvas. Will see if it needs any fine tuning over the next few days.
#GamblinOilPaint
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#GamblinOilPaint
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March 24, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Finished! I’ve been working on this large oil painting commission for a while, and completed it today. “Galena River Valley Farm”. 4’ high x 9’ wide triptych #oilpainting on stretched canvas. Will see if it needs any fine tuning over the next few days.
#GamblinOilPaint
#rosemarybrushes
#GamblinOilPaint
#rosemarybrushes
Wrapped up my watercolor class with Bluff Strokes Art Center last Tuesday. This was my third and final demo. We had a lot of fun!
March 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Wrapped up my watercolor class with Bluff Strokes Art Center last Tuesday. This was my third and final demo. We had a lot of fun!
These are the first two paintings done as part of my watercolor class with Bluff Strokes Art Center. One class remaining, and I hope we can complete one more. A focus on connecting shapes and values.
February 22, 2026 at 12:26 AM
These are the first two paintings done as part of my watercolor class with Bluff Strokes Art Center. One class remaining, and I hope we can complete one more. A focus on connecting shapes and values.
Completed the first painting of a multi-painting commission. “Cold Winter Sunset” is a 36 x 48 inch #oilpainting. A reworking of a smaller developed painting from a few years ago. Hope to get a better image when the paint has dried a bit.
February 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Completed the first painting of a multi-painting commission. “Cold Winter Sunset” is a 36 x 48 inch #oilpainting. A reworking of a smaller developed painting from a few years ago. Hope to get a better image when the paint has dried a bit.
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Wishing you joy!
December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Wishing you joy!
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.
#BluffStrokes
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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.
#BluffStrokes
#BluffStrokes
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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#BluffStrokes
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!
#BluffStrokes
#BluffStrokes
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!
#watercolor
#nationalwatercolorsociety
#watercolor
#nationalwatercolorsociety
A home commission paintingcompleted today. 11x15 #watercolor. Some interesting perspective in this home.
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#danielsmithwatercolors
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August 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A home commission paintingcompleted today. 11x15 #watercolor. Some interesting perspective in this home.
#baohongwatercolorpaper
#danielsmithwatercolors
#rosemarybrushes
#baohongwatercolorpaper
#danielsmithwatercolors
#rosemarybrushes
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.