Up On The Roof
by Doug Kreuger
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55.000 x 28.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Up On The Roof
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Painting - Oil On Hardboard Panel
Description
Al Johnson's Restaurant, Sister Bay, Wisconsin, is one of my favorite Door County stops...famous for Swedish Pancakes, Swedish Meatballs and Roof-Top-Dining---goats only.
Owned by Al and Ingert Johnson, this restaurant has been delighting guests with old-world-charm for more than half a century.
I was especially fascinated to discover that this restaurant was actually built in Sweden, brought over on a boat, then reassembled on its present site. Its elaborately carved shutters, ornate corner posts, and grass-covered roof add distinctive character to this unique chalet.
I decided to paint "Up On The Roof" as a way of celebrating and preserving this restaurant's continuing success. My attention to details serves as a tribute to the Swedish artisans who's combined talents help to make Al Johnson's all the more wonderful and enjoyable.
Copyright 2002 By Doug Kreuger
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December 20th, 2010
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Comments (37)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting of this wonderful landmark attraction, Doug! Fantastic details, realistic figures and contemporary impressionist style in this masterful nostalgic composition! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, Thanks ever so much for your always generous comments ,they mean a lot!
Donna Kennedy
Re-visiting this charming image Doug, very interesting info on the building!!!...F/L/T
Randy Rosenberger
Doug, hope this finds you healing and getting better each day. I haven't forgotten about you, but going through some health issues myself, so not as active as I used to be. Hope you are getting better each and every day. It is an honor and privilege for me, your administrator of our family of friends and fine artists in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery, to special feature some of your earlier works, submitted since our inception as a highly active group within the FAA family. So, I decided to give special recognition to these long time members for their time invested in making our family of friends and fine artists a family that many artists are proud to be members of. Thanks for all you do for our group to build one of the top groups in the top 1% of highly active groups on FAA. Thank you for being a member of WFS group and for your activity within.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks, my friend! Words alone can not express the depth of my gratitude for your friendship and support!
Nava Thompson
A fun scene---I remember wondering if the goats were real. lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many Thanks Nava! I have many fond memories of meals inside this nostalgic landmark!
Mother Nature
F/L Congratulations on your feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery! What a lovely image:>) I have to laugh at the goats.
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your Elvis Pick of the Week! Love this place...my daughter, grandson, and I were there again last month. Such great details! L&F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Many thanks Carolyn! I love the history and nostalgia of Al Johnson's! No visit to Door County would be complete without eating at this landmark restaurant!
Sharon Duguay
Congrats on your Elvis Pick of the Week Doug ,fantastic painting as is all your work L/f/twt
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations Doug for your ELVIS PICK OF THE WEEK in WFS!! Fabulous work!! L
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire this beautiful detailed painting, Doug! Congratulations on your ELVIS PICK OF THE WEEK feature in Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery group! L/F
Alana Thrower
Amazing painting! Congratulations on being selected for the Elvis pick of the week! l/f
Nava Thompson
Doug---congratulations on this unique and special piece being selected by 'Elvis' for the week in WFS! lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much, Nava, it was a total surprise… and such an honor to be the first member chosen…
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic painting Doug, Congratulations on being selected for the Elvis pick of the Week in WFS!...L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on being chosen for the new Feature, Elvis Pick of the Week, which runs alternately with the In House contest held for WFS members only. On weeks where we don’t display contest winners, I will be displaying the chosen winner for Elvis Pick, instead of the IN HOUSE winners. Your artwork was chosen to be FEATURED in this new spot on our homepage for this week. A truly lovely piece of artwork for all the world to view and enjoy. Thanks much for sharing! Randy B. Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
Doug Kreuger replied:
Randy, What a Surprise and an Honor for me to find my artwork "Up On The Roof" Featured for the inaugural Elvis Pick! Thank you for your very kind words and relentless support! I am Truly grateful for all you continue to do for all of us. God bless you, my Friend!
Nava Thompson
Enjoyed visiting again----I remember the first time I visited this---and the goats were there---a lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Nava, Thanks for your revisit! —Many people ask if the goats are real? They provide amusement while waiting for a table.
Sandra Clark
wow what a wonderful family piece It looks great and inviting Your eye travels all around the photo not wanting to stop
Richard Bryce and Family
What a wonderful piece, Doug! Would love to check this place out. V/PIF-WFS
Nava Jo Thompson
Doug----my second visit to this fun and colorful painting---! It is a fave---and took another vote. lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Nava Jo! This family landmark is still thriving! I wish I could say the same for the two sisters (my Aunt Phyllis and my mother) pictured in dark clothing at center. My Aunt (left) has since passed and my mother (right) is having difficulty walking.
Joyce Dickens
Doug, Congratulations on your WFS Song Title Win for this delightful artwork; it always amazes me when I hear of a structure such as this one, disassembled, moved and then reassembled and they always look as if they were meant to be in their new locations......this is a wonderful painting my friend! Joyce
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much for your generous comment Joyce. I truly appreciate your friendship and support!
Angela Stanton
I think your painting is becoming a reality sooner than we wish! Wonderful painting. w/f
Doug Kreuger replied:
Angela, Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your humor and support. (-:
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