No. 54

No. 54 / Hops
Watercolor, Paper size 9" x 12" (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $54.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

Hops. They give beer that "tangy, bitter" flavor. On my visit to Bowser Brewing Co. I asked Evan if he could part with a few of them for my painting purposes—he was kind enough to oblige. They are like little green pinecones.  Now it has me interested in the home brewing process. Are any of you home brewers? 

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No. 53

No. 53 / Glass
Watercolor, Paper size 12" x 9" (Image 8.25" x 5.25")
Price: $53.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

When visiting Bowser Brewing Co in Great Falls, Montana, we got a bit of a tour of the place. One of the back walls had this glass window in it. Initially, I thought the colorful rounds were wine bottle bottoms. In fact, these beautiful handmade windows were part of the old Shakey's Pizza that once resided in the building. Evan found this one when they were doing construction in the back. There are two more windows like it located high above the bathroom doors. They work perfectly in the space with its colorful and artistic lean, while giving a bit of a nod to the past, 

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No. 51

No. 51 / Chocolate Covered Crunchberries
Watercolor, Paper size 12" x 9" (Image 8.25" x 5.25")

On Valentine's Day my fiance, Kyle, and I had dinner and brews at Bowser Brewing Co. in Great Falls, MT. They offer a gourmet food menu and some delicious beer. (The Strawberry Blonde is my personal fave.) For the special occasion we had the Chocolate Covered Crunchberry and played Ticket to Ride with Evan, the owner.  It would seem we like spending holidays there—we spent Thanksgiving there, too. 

In the midst of our game playing a huge group of retirees stopped in and filled the place with chatter and laughter. They had rented a limo and were doing a pub crawl! Talk about fun, right? 

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No. 50

No 50 / Grady

Watercolor, 9" x 12"  (Image 5.25" x 8.25")

I can't believe I have made it to painting number 50. What an adventure this project has been so far! Today's painting is of Grady. He is the barman at Black Eagle Brewery in Black Eagle, Montana. One tidbit about him is that he likes spending time with his grandma. They watercolor paint together and are considering teaching some classes in their community. Cool, right?

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No. 49

No. 49 / Valentine
Watercolor, Paper size 9" x 12" (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $49.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

This little lopsided latte is a little break from brews. Valentine's Day marked a visit to Crooked Tree Coffee & Cakes in Great Falls. They have the MOST amazing looking cakes, wedding and otherwise. 

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No. 48

No. 48 / Two

Watercolor, Paper size 12" x 9" (Image 8.25" x 5.25")

Last weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Great Falls, Montana, to visit my better half. He helped me with my "research" and we visited the new Black Eagle Brewery, which is within yards of his home. It boasts glossy yellow-logged walls, copper accents, handcrafted wooden tables, and is very Montana-esque. Grady, who was our barman, was friendly and fun (and even allowed me to photograph him for a portrait).

I spied these growlers in their wooden carrier and had to make note of them. I am not sure if it is a Montana thing, a Great Falls thing, or just a brewery thing, but it seems like growler transport is a lucrative art form.

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No. 47

No. 47 / Irish Coffee
Watercolor, Paper size 9" x 12" (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $47.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

Last year I had the opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom. It was an eye opening, inspiring trip filled with castles, cathedrals, and tour buses. We stopped at the Kerry Museum in Ireland for a look around. Upon entering the restaurant/bar we were greeted by rows of  glasses of Jameson, coffee, and cream; and glasses filled with Baileys. "When in Ireland . . ." Right? 

The Irish Coffee, which I've yet to find an authentic duplicate for in the States, was delicious. This might have been due to the thick layer of fresh cream residing on top. There are many good reasons to visit Ireland. If you go try the Irish Coffee (and the pie!). You won't regret it. 

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No. 45

No. 45 / Little Companion
Watercolor, Paper size 12" x 9" (Image 8.25" x 5.25")
Price: $45.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

On my visit to Crooked Fence a couple walked in with this dog. It was well behaved, friendly, and added a bit of flavor to the place. And, how can you not fall in love with this little face?  It is a departure from beer portraits, I know, but it is all part of the experience.

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No. 44

No. 44  / Bonneville Brown
Watercolor, 7” x 5” (with a .6" border)

On my visit to Crooked Fence I took a chance on this brown and I was not disappointed. It was my favorite for the day (it pays to buy flights). Happy Friday to you my friends. I hope the close to the week brings you much needed rest, relaxation, and LOVE. 

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No 43

No. 43 / Take Flight
Original Watercolor, Paper size 12" x 9" (Image 8.25" x 5.25")
Price: $43.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) for list members

What do they say? "Variety's the spice of life, that gives it all its flavour." A flight of beer is a great way to find a new favorite. This sampler was from my visit to Crooked Fence. In the end, Bonneville Brown won out. 

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No. 42

No 42 / Sunday Afternoon

Watercolor, 9" x 12"  (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $42.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

This is what a Sunday afternoon looks like at Woodland Empire. Can you imagine what they are talking about? Are they sisters? Best friends? Co-workers? 

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No. 41

No. 41 / Half Full
Watercolor, Paper size 7" x 5" (Border of .6")
Price: $41.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) 

I took a trip to one of my favorite breweries last weekend. The Crooked Fence taproom—not to be confused with the restaurant—offers a homey atmosphere, a friendly barman (Bryce), and colorful regulars with their four-legged companions. It's small, intimate, and out of the way. 

The last time I visited this location was a couple years ago and I really wanted to capture the piano that was housed there. Unfortunately, it has been moved elsewhere, but this location does not lack character. You will find an old record player. I spied a ZZ Top record (yeah!), barrel chairs, a store with cool schwag, and an old school Donkey Kong game. 

The day I was there they bottling beer behind the building. Bryce even encouraged me to go and get some pics. Talk about cool! I am glad they kept the location open. It offers a lot of flavor and if you get the chance you should stop in. The bathroom alone is something to see. ;)

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No. 40

No 40 / Rev. Nat's Hard Cider

Watercolor, 9" x 12"  (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $40.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) For List Members

This is another delicious beverage from Boise Brewing. It is very light and delicious (and dangerous).  

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No. 39

No 39 / Salad in a Glass

]Watercolor, 9" x 12"  (Image 5.25" x 8.25")
Price: $39.00 plus tax and shipping ($2.30) For List Members

How is your Sunday shaping up? Maybe you are in the market for one of these lovelies?  You will have to go all the way to Great Falls, Montana, for this spicy concoction. This specialty drink (more salad than Bloody Mary) is that of The Front Brewing Co. It is delicious. (They even put a strip of bacon in it!) I am excited to be heading over for a visit next weekend, so there will be more Great Falls art on the way. Enjoy your day! 

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No. 38

No. 38 / Stay Awhile
Watercolor, 12” x 9” (Image 8.25" x 5.25")

This area in Woodland Empire is one of my favorites. Maybe it is the avocado colored couch (it reminds me of a car I had once), the quirky artwork, or that it's a little more intimate, more quiet. Either way, it is a great place to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon enjoying a good beer. 

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No. 36

No. 36 / Uncle
Watercolor, 12” x 9” (Image 8.25" x 5.25")

Two walls of Boise Brewing are lined with brown and blue mugs. What's cool about these mugs is that they represent the 232 community owners of the brewery. Blue mugs are the Kickstarter contributors; brown mugs are the shareholders. They are truly a community brewery. 

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No. 35

No. 35  / Hannah
Watercolor, 12” x 9” (Image 8.25" x 5.25")

This is a bit of a departure from my boozy still-lifes, but I promise it does have to do with beer. This is Hannah. She was our lovely barmaid at Boise Brewing. She let me freely roam around with my camera, and even let me take snapshot of her. She was so friendly I had to paint her. You know, sometimes it is as much about the people as it is about the beer!

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No. 34

No. 34 / Tapped

Saturday was my first foray to Boise Brewing, located on Broad Street near the Boise Weekly. When my friend and I arrived a small crowd was gathering on the lower level. The event quickly started jiving; there were people everywhere downstairs and a band started playing. Upon inquiry I was told it was a wedding reception. (Great idea!)

We headed to the small upper level that offered a row of hand-crafted wooden stools and a counter overlooking all the festivities. A foosball table, board games, and a television were all tucked away in this area too. It had a feeling of a cozy living room away from home (with better beer). I will definitely visit here again. 

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No. 33

No. 33 / Meyer Lemon Wit

While visiting Janjou Patisserie last month I noticed a little mini-brewery right next door. Cloud 9 Brewery is a little northend gem nestled among the shops of the 17th Street Albertsons complex. I thought a quiet Saturday afternoon would be a great time to get a beer and do some research. When I met my friend there I realized just how popular this watering hole is. We wound up sitting outside because it was so full inside! I will need to visit again to get a full assessment of the joint, but for now know they have a good Meyer Lemon Wit. 

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No. 32

No. 32 / Crispy Apple Turnover

Watercolor, Paper size 5.25" x 8.25” 

February—the month of microbrews, coffee, and tea. This first painting is that of a visit to Boise's Woodland Empire (WE). Specifically, I am focusing on WE's Crispy Apple Turnover, which is a tasty yet potent brew. I visited on a mellow Sunday where couples were quietly chatting and regulars were saddled up to the bar. I liked this beer for its unique flavor and beautiful color.

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