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PAINTING AND TRAVEL WITH ROGER & SARAH BANSEMER

Sunday, October 26th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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The Fly Fisherman, Part 2

In part 2 of this two part program, Sarah watches an expert as he creates one of the many types of flies used in fly fishing. Using oils, Roger puts the finishing touches on his painting of the mountain stream.

Monday, October 27th

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The Dairy Cow

Roger and Sarah visit the North Carolina town of West Jefferson where Sarah visits a local butcher in the morning and later talks to one of the many artists about his work at an art opening in town. Back in the studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a dairy cow with the focus being on back lighting a subject.

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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The Dairy Cow

Roger and Sarah visit the North Carolina town of West Jefferson where Sarah visits a local butcher in the morning and later talks to one of the many artists about his work at an art opening in town. Back in the studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a dairy cow with the focus being on back lighting a subject.

Friday, October 31st

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Dinosaur National Park

Roger and Sarah visit the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado where Sarah views the ancient Petroglyphs and hikes into Box Canyon. In his studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a sandstone cliff worn by time.

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Dinosaur National Park

Roger and Sarah visit the Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado where Sarah views the ancient Petroglyphs and hikes into Box Canyon. In his studio, Roger uses acrylics to paint a sandstone cliff worn by time.

Sunday, November 2nd

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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American Egret

Sarah speaks with a naturalist to learn about birding in north-eastern Florida. Roger uses oils and paints a 24 x 36 inch portrait of an Egret perched high in a Florida cabbage palm focusing on color and the warm summer light coming through frowns of the palm and surrounding foliage.

Monday, November 3rd

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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The Ponce De Leon Hotel

Sarah tours several of St. Augustine's historic sites including the brick lined Aviles Street arts district, the oldest school house and the former Ponce de Leon hotel built by Henry Flagler. In his studio, Roger uses oils to create a detailed 30 by 30 inch painting of the historic hotel and statue of Pone de Leon.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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The Ponce De Leon Hotel

Sarah tours several of St. Augustine's historic sites including the brick lined Aviles Street arts district, the oldest school house and the former Ponce de Leon hotel built by Henry Flagler. In his studio, Roger uses oils to create a detailed 30 by 30 inch painting of the historic hotel and statue of Pone de Leon.

Friday, November 7th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Journey to Titanic

Roger is invited to be a part of an expedition to the Titanic. Leaving from St. Johns, Newfoundland, Roger boards the Russian ship, Keldysh and spends the next two weeks at sea over the site of Titanic to create a number of original paintings. While inside the deep sea submersible some 12,500 feet below the surface he uses acrylics to work on paintings while actually hovering over the bow of the ship.

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Journey to Titanic

Roger is invited to be a part of an expedition to the Titanic. Leaving from St. Johns, Newfoundland, Roger boards the Russian ship, Keldysh and spends the next two weeks at sea over the site of Titanic to create a number of original paintings. While inside the deep sea submersible some 12,500 feet below the surface he uses acrylics to work on paintings while actually hovering over the bow of the ship.

Sunday, November 9th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Skagway

Roger and Sarah Bansemer travel to Skagway, Alaska, the northern most location in the "Painting and Travel" series so far. Sarah explores the old Victorian downtown area with its wooden boardwalks and then rides the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad for a trip through the magnificent mountain scenery. Back in his studio, Roger uses oils to create a painting of the downtown area with emphasis on perspective and atmosphere.

Monday, November 10th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Icebreaker Mackinaw

Roger and Sarah travel up the eastern coast line of Michigan arriving in the village of Mackinaw City. Sarah tours a retired U. S. Coast Guard icebreaker and talks with an experienced engineer about the ships operations and past rescues. Roger uses oils on canvas to paint the Icebreaker Mackinaw in port.

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Icebreaker Mackinaw

Roger and Sarah travel up the eastern coast line of Michigan arriving in the village of Mackinaw City. Sarah tours a retired U. S. Coast Guard icebreaker and talks with an experienced engineer about the ships operations and past rescues. Roger uses oils on canvas to paint the Icebreaker Mackinaw in port.

Friday, November 14th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Christiansted

Sarah and Roger visit Christiansted on the beautiful island of St. Croix. Sarah enjoys the sights and sounds of the breezy downtown and the sunny, tropical ocean views. Roger makes a few sketches on location of an historic church which he decides to paint back in the studio using acrylics.

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Christiansted

Sarah and Roger visit Christiansted on the beautiful island of St. Croix. Sarah enjoys the sights and sounds of the breezy downtown and the sunny, tropical ocean views. Roger makes a few sketches on location of an historic church which he decides to paint back in the studio using acrylics.

Sunday, November 16th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Ralph The Tiger

Sarah and Roger are invited to visit a large cat rescue in Mims, Florida. The owner introduces Sarah to the youngest member, Ralph the Tiger. Sarah also meets the larger lions and tigers and learns about their diet and care. Roger takes pictures of the handsome cub back to his studio and paints Ralph's portrait.

Monday, November 17th

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Cedar Key

Roger and Sarah drive their motorhome to the quaint fishing village of Cedar Key, Florida to spend a few days enjoying art galleries and the local scene. Sarah learns some of the towns rich history while visiting the Cedar Key Historical Museum. Roger selects a wooden fishing boat and palm trees for a scene to paint in oils.

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Cedar Key

Roger and Sarah drive their motorhome to the quaint fishing village of Cedar Key, Florida to spend a few days enjoying art galleries and the local scene. Sarah learns some of the towns rich history while visiting the Cedar Key Historical Museum. Roger selects a wooden fishing boat and palm trees for a scene to paint in oils.

Friday, November 21st

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Belle Isle

Sarah and Roger stop in Detroit, Michigan to visit the renowned Detroit Institute of Arts later swinging by the famous Motown recording studio. They also explore Belle Isle Park and view the impressive city skyline. Roger chooses to paint the iconic fountain using oils on a large canvas back in his studio.

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Belle Isle

Sarah and Roger stop in Detroit, Michigan to visit the renowned Detroit Institute of Arts later swinging by the famous Motown recording studio. They also explore Belle Isle Park and view the impressive city skyline. Roger chooses to paint the iconic fountain using oils on a large canvas back in his studio.

Sunday, November 23rd

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Ketchikan

Roger and Sarah cruise to Ketchikan, Alaska visiting the downtown area before heading off to Glacier Bay National Park. Roger paints a vessel in the marina used as a fishing tender when he returns to his studio. The cruise is peaceful and scenic along the way to the glacier field where they watch a glacier calving.

Monday, November 24th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Old Presque Isle Light House

Painting and Travel tour the Old Presque Isle Light House on the shore of Michigan's Lake Huron. Sarah climbs the tower and visits the charming keepers house learning of its history and restoration. Roger uses acrylics to paint a birdseye view of the 38 foot tower and surrounding landscape.

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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Old Presque Isle Light House

Painting and Travel tour the Old Presque Isle Light House on the shore of Michigan's Lake Huron. Sarah climbs the tower and visits the charming keepers house learning of its history and restoration. Roger uses acrylics to paint a birdseye view of the 38 foot tower and surrounding landscape.

Friday, November 28th

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Blue Water Bridge

Painting and Travel head north to Ontario Canada. Sarah spends time near the Blue Water Bridge at the Waterfront Park in Point Edward where warm fall afternoons are enjoyed by locals and visitors. Roger sets up his easel and uses acrylics to create a panoramic landscape including the bridge from a seventh floor balcony.

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Blue Water Bridge

Painting and Travel head north to Ontario Canada. Sarah spends time near the Blue Water Bridge at the Waterfront Park in Point Edward where warm fall afternoons are enjoyed by locals and visitors. Roger sets up his easel and uses acrylics to create a panoramic landscape including the bridge from a seventh floor balcony.

Sunday, November 30th

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Runtime: 00:29:00
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One Stop Buggy Shop, Part 1

Painting and Travel visit Amish country and the Miller Carriage Shop in Shipshewana, Indiana. Sarah talks with the owner of the hand built carriage business and watches the buggies being built to various stages of completion. Roger chooses to paint a landscape with one of the horse drawn carriages on a hilly country road.