PAINTING AND TRAVEL with Roger & Sarah Bansemer

#301 Clapboard Island
Roger and Sarah stay on a 60 acre island on the Maine coast in an historic cottage. Roger sets up his easel to paint colorful lobster buoys . Sarah explores the island and talks to the cottage owners about its origins and recent renovations.

#302 Mississippi River
Follow the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee to Natchez Mississippi where Roger paints a view of the winding river from high on a bluff. Sarah takes a look at a famous Blues street, explores the Vicksburg National Military Park, and tastes barbecue in Natchez.

#303 Heritage Village
Spend the day at Heritage Village Park in Largo, Florida. Sarah enjoys walking thru the old timey village stores, school and firehouse. Roger goes inside a pioneer cabin and paints one of the old fashioned rooms’ interior.

#304 St. Thomas Courtyard
While visiting the Virgin Islands, Roger finds a courtyard to paint. Sarah enjoys the island and walks through the town to see the sights

#305 Cape Porpoise
Roger and Sarah find a perfect bay along the Maine coast in Cape Porpoise. Roger paints a nautical view from the floating dock and Sarah chats with a third generation lobsterman.

#306 Mountain Valley
Roger and Sarah drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at an old fashioned general store in North Carolina. Roger sets up his easel in a quiet valley with a stream in the background.

#307 Hudson River Valley
Go with Roger and Sarah to the Hudson River Valley in New York state where they meet artist James Gurney. Roger and James paint a classic Hudson River scene. Sarah takes the opportunity to talk to James about his work and the creative process.

#308 Grandfather’s House
Visit a unique turn of the century summer home in Ipswich, Mass. built by Sarah’s grandfather, Arthur Shurcliff, an acclaimed landscape architect. Roger chooses to paint the garden with the stone tower in it designed for architect Shurcliff’s six children to enjoy.

#309 South Haven Lighthouse
Sarah and Roger go to Michigan and see the South Haven Lighthouse which Roger paints. Sarah tours the Friends’ Good Will tall ship and the Michigan Maritime Museum.

#310 The Watering Can
Stop at the studio of water color artist Gary Akers in St. George, Maine where Gary tells Sarah about his love of painting from an early age. Roger and Gary decide on a subject of summer flowers and a watering can and paint together.

#311 Wooden Boat School
Sarah and Roger are invited to the famous Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine where the director takes us inside the classroom to see boatbuilding and design up-close. Roger sets up his easel to capture an early morning beachscape. .

#312 Roosevelt and Rufus
Visit the downtown of historic St. Augustine, Florida and take a horse drawn carriage ride thru the old city. Roger paints the carriage horse and Sarah talks to the driver who began his career at a very young age.

#313 Portland Head Lighthouse
Spend the day at one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, Maine’s Portland Head Lighthouse. Sarah speaks with the museum director and looks at some artifacts. Roger finds a good view to paint the famous lighthouse structure.