Portrait Sketches by John Mix

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Sunday, July 9, 2006

Sketches will be drawn or painted in approximately 40 minutes with non-toxic materials. (pencil, pastel, mixed media, etc.) Suggested donation $20.

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John has been a freelance painter and sculptor for the past 20 years. He is a member of the High Street Gallery co-op in Mineral Point where he shows his landscapes in oil and pastel. He has studied with Daniel Green, Greg Kruetz, and numerous workshops at the Palette and Chisel Academy in Chicago. John currently lives in Mt. Horeb.

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