PAINTING AND TRAVEL with Roger & Sarah Bansemer

#601 Glacier National Park
Sarah and Roger Bansemer travel to Montana to visit Glacier National Park, marvel at the glacier covered majestic mountains and ride across the famous Going to the Sun Road. Roger captures a magnificent water fall scene with oils on a large canvas.

#602 The Sod Roofed Cabin
Sarah tours the interior of a sod roofed cabin in Polson, Montana with the founder of the Miracle of America Museum who describes the rigors and joys of rural life. Roger uses acrylics to paint the timber and sod cabin from the 1890's.

#603 The Steam Tractor
At the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, Montana, Sarah takes a ride on a steam powered tractor through the old museum town. Roger sketches and later paints the colorful old farm tractor in oils on a large canvas.

#604 The Button Factory
The lock master In Belleview Iowa shows Sarah the operation of lock #12 which allows boats and barges to move up or down the Mississippi river. Roger paints a landscape with an old button factory building by the river’s edge.

#605 Devils Tower
Roger and Sarah Bansemer visit Devils Tower WY. Sarah learns about the tower and the sport of rock climbing from a veteran climber who has summated 2000 times. Roger paints a landscape on location featuring this remarkable national monument.

#606 The Sheep Wagon
Sarah takes you inside a Wyoming sheep herders wagon owned by a Wyoming rancher who explains the importance of this shelter used during the summer months. Roger sets up his easel and paints this charming old west wagon with acrylics.

#607 Lochsa River
Roger and Sarah Bansemer stay in a heavily wooded campground deep in an Idaho valley along the Lochsa River. Sarah enjoys the natural surrounds while walking her little dog through the park. Roger uses oils to paint a landscape from the bank of the river.

#608 The Church on the Hill
Roger and Sarah Bansemer visit the historic mining town of Philipsburg, Montana with its brightly painted buildings and delightfully restored downtown. Roger uses oils to paint an old wooden church on the hill.

#609 The Buffalo
The Bansemers take a drive through the National Bison Range near Dixon MT with incredible panoramic views and opportunities to watch the buffalo up close. Back in the studio Roger uses acrylics to paint a portrait of the powerful head of a buffalo.

#610 El Galeón
In historic St. Augustine harbor, Sarah goes aboard the Spanish ship El Galeón and talks with Capt. Menendez about his voyage to the new world. Roger paints the bow of the ship using oils on a large canvas in his studio.

#611 Shore Bird Murals
Sarah visits a Florida bird habitat and learns about the roseate spoonbill and other shore birds. Roger works on a two dozen 4' by 8' bird murals with large brushes and exterior grade sign paint for these outdoor paintings.

#612 The Antique Saloon Lantern
Sarah visits the Rogues Gallery In Hulett, Wyoming, and meets the owner, artist Bob Coronato, who describes the etching process and shows examples of his fine art work. Roger paints an antique brass saloon lantern that was used nearly a century ago.

#613 Sioux Moccasins
Sarah talks with artist and curator Bob Coronato in Hulett, Wyoming and learns about American Indian artifacts from his collection in the Rogues Gallery. Roger uses acrylics and paints a pair of beaded Sioux moccasins from the 1890s.