Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist in Kingston, Arkansas ~ Sharing my experience with Nature through art & writing about my life in the Ozarks

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Going Down Rabbit Holes

I’ve got several small panels in 4 x 6” size, and I want to get a few of those painted before the June art festival in Bentonville. So, I think I’ll paint this plant, and some of my other favorites … Read the rest “Going Down Rabbit Holes”

21 April 2024
Busy Times at Wild Ozark

Spring ushers in busy times at Wild Ozark. I’ve got a host of things I’m working on, and Rob does too. Most of mine are real estate, art and garden related, and most of his are solar and homestead tasks.… Read the rest “Busy Times at Wild Ozark”

15 April 2024
Ginseng Unfurling 2024

This year the ginseng is unfurling a little earlier than it has in recent years. I was surprised to find it already coming up when I checked yesterday. Here’s a blog post I just made over on my nursery website:… Read the rest “Ginseng Unfurling 2024”

8 April 2024
Felkins Creek, Madison County AR | Ozark Pigments in Oil

The beautiful Felkins creek is located in Madison county AR. These rocky shores supply me with many of the rocks I use to make my paints. This photo is one of the favorites I’ve ever captured at a particular spot … Read the rest “Felkins Creek, Madison County AR | Ozark Pigments in Oil”

7 April 2024
Bentonville Fine Art Festival | Nov 9-10

I’m really happy to announce that I was accepted to the new Bentonville Fine Art Festival. Many thanks to the jurors! Since I only submitted to the oil painting category, I won’t have watercolors with me.

Location & Date

Nov
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5 April 2024
My Opening Routine at the Studio

I usually try to get to the there a little earlier than opening time on Saturday mornings. It’s calming to settle in before the day’s work begins. When I’m there first, there’s an opening routine at the studio.

First things
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27 March 2024
Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile

Currently on my easel is a portrait in progress of a gorgeous blue-eyed juvenile raptor. It’s a painting of a Cooper’s hawk. As he matures, his eyes will change to yellow, orange, or red.

Tamalyn Wortham, Photographer

“The story behind
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25 March 2024
Art on the Border

I’m thrilled and honored to have been accepted into the Art on the Border art fair in Fort Smith. This event is juried, and a percentage of sales are put toward donations to charitable organizations that serve the local area.… Read the rest “Art on the Border”

25 March 2024
A Tipi Painting for Karter

My granddaughter Karter’s birthday is coming up soon, and this year she wants a painting of a tipi. I love the evolution of subjects the kids choose as they grow up and I hope they never grow tired of getting … Read the rest “A Tipi Painting for Karter”

23 March 2024
Paint-making in Little Rock | Workshop

I’m excited to be holding a workshop at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock next month.

Living Craft Workshop in Little Rock

10 am to 3 pm
200 E. Third St., Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Phone: 1-501-324-9351 | Fax: … Read the rest “Paint-making in Little Rock | Workshop”

20 March 2024
Homestead Memories

Recently I went to a friend’s family property to gather some rocks for a painting. They’re selling the farm that’s been in the family for a long while. I offered to create a painting from the local pigments as a … Read the rest “Homestead Memories”

19 March 2024
Earthworm Trails – Mystery Solved!

Have you ever seen soft mud or sand criss-crossed with lines? I’ve always been told that these lines are earthworm trails.

But I’ve never actually seen an earthworm in those places, so I took that little nature mystery solution … Read the rest “Earthworm Trails – Mystery Solved!”

17 March 2024
Tasks that Need Doing & Thinking of Market Days

We’re always pretty busy around here, but during market season it’s busier still. There’s products to package, and things to do around the homestead. Well, the task list of things to do around the homestead never ends, but some things … Read the rest “Tasks that Need Doing & Thinking of Market Days”

13 March 2024
Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series

Originally posted in 2020. I’m going through some of the older posts on my blog and refreshing them. This one really doesn’t need any changes, but it’s been a while since I’ve showcased my bald eagle painting.

One day I … Read the rest “Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series”

11 March 2024
Four of Wands

This is an example of the imagery that arises when I let my imagination guide my artwork. It’s one of the earlier paintings I did after finding out I could make paint from the rocks here, titled “Four of Wands”. … Read the rest “Four of Wands”

9 March 2024
2024 Reopening the Wild Ozark Studio & Gallery

Yesterday was the first day open at the Wild Ozark Studio & Gallery after being closed since right before Christmas last year. We’ve had some warmer weather and the time felt right. But this morning it was 33*F when I … Read the rest “2024 Reopening the Wild Ozark Studio & Gallery”

3 March 2024
Madison county, Arkansas

Hi there! I’m Roxann Riedel. If you’ve been following my adventures lately, you’ll know I recently became licensed as a real estate agent with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. I’m currently seeking properties to list in Madison county, Arkansas.

Want to
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29 February 2024
Rural Life in the Ozarks | Winter

I love our rural life in the Ozarks, where everything urban is at least 45 minutes away, and there’s a long dirt road to get to pavement. The wildlife and scenery inspire me on a daily basis. But it has … Read the rest “Rural Life in the Ozarks | Winter”

25 February 2024
The Land Inspires

There was a time when I thought it was only this particular place I call Wild Ozark that held such importance in my life. While I do truly love this place I’m planted, over the years, through travel and difficult … Read the rest “The Land Inspires”

23 February 2024
Ephemeral Anticipation

Around this time of year, when the grass starts to green up here and there, it stirs me to watch for the short-lived, earliest spring flowers like bloodroot. It’s the annual ‘ephemeral anticipation’ time.

The vernal witch hazel is just … Read the rest “Ephemeral Anticipation”

21 February 2024
Little Rock Pile on the Counter

When I walk around out here, I’m always finding rocks that I like for some reason or other. Sometimes, it’s a good pigment source. Sometimes, there’s a fossil imprint I like. If it’s small enough, it comes home with me … Read the rest “Little Rock Pile on the Counter”

19 February 2024
Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time

I’ve begun broad-wing hawk #2, using the same sized canvas and a similar background as the first one. Since this one has just nabbed a frog, the title is ‘Dinner Time’.

My reference is a photo by the excellent … Read the rest “Broad-wing Hawk #2 | Dinner Time”

17 February 2024
New Business Cards

This year I needed two separate business cards for two separate businesses. One for real estate and one for artwork.

front and back of both cards for both businesses

But I can’t believe I forgot to put an email or … Read the rest “New Business Cards”

15 February 2024
Montgomery Whiteley Realty | It’s Official 🙂

I’m officially on-board now with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. There’s still some admin to do so I have access to the special databases that sales agents get to use, but the contract is signed and my license is framed 🙂

Roxann
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7 February 2024
Painting a Branch, Pouring Water from Pigment

Today I’ll be painting a branch, the one my hawk is perched upon. But before I do that, there’s one feather I forgot to add. It’s on the tail and it’s making everything look off to not see it there. … Read the rest “Painting a Branch, Pouring Water from Pigment”

5 February 2024