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Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer

Join artist Roger Bansemer and narrator Sarah Shurcliff Bansemer on an artistic journey of travel and painting on location throughout the country. "Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer" will instruct, enlighten and entertain you with personal insights regarding choosing a subject, importance of color, value, and feelings about putting brush to canvas, as well as a tour of the sights in the surrounding area.

Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer  
  • The Steam Tractor
    Tuesday, December 24
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Steam Tractor
    Saturday, December 28
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Button Factory
    Tuesday, December 31
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Button Factory
    Saturday, January 4
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Devils Tower
    Tuesday, January 7
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Devils Tower
    Saturday, January 11
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Sheep Wagon
    Tuesday, January 14
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Sheep Wagon
    Saturday, January 18
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Lochsa River
    Tuesday, January 21
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Lochsa River
    Saturday, January 25
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Church on the Hill
    Tuesday, January 28
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Church on the Hill
    Saturday, February 1
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Buffalo
    Tuesday, February 4
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Buffalo
    Saturday, February 8
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • El Galeon
    Tuesday, February 11
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    In historic St. Augustine harbor, Sarah goes aboard the Spanish ship El Galeon 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.
  • El Galeon
    Saturday, February 15
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In historic St. Augustine harbor, Sarah goes aboard the Spanish ship El Galeon 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.
  • Shore Bird Murals
    Tuesday, February 18
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Shore Bird Murals
    Saturday, February 22
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Antique Saloon Lantern
    Tuesday, February 25
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Antique Saloon Lantern
    Saturday, March 1
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Sioux Moccasins
    Tuesday, March 4
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Sioux Moccasins
    Saturday, March 8
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.

 

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  • Sea Oats and Dunes
    Sunday, December 22
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Roger paints a seascape featuring sand dunes with sea oats using acrylics on board. Sarah takes a walk on the beach with Mic the rescue dog and later visits an environmental education center to learn about the importance of the dunes and other natural aspects of beach life.
  • The Sod Roofed Cabin
    Saturday, December 21
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Sod Roofed Cabin
    Tuesday, December 17
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Sault Ste. Marie
    Tuesday, December 17
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    During a visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Roger does a plein air painting of a Great Lakes freighter heading towards the locks. He also paints a friendly Canadian goose back at his studio. Sarah and Roger cross the International Bridge to the twin city in Ontario and tour the fascinating displays at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center.
  • Sault Ste. Marie
    Tuesday, December 17
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    During a visit to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Roger does a plein air painting of a Great Lakes freighter heading towards the locks. He also paints a friendly Canadian goose back at his studio. Sarah and Roger cross the International Bridge to the twin city in Ontario and tour the fascinating displays at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center.
  • One Stop Buggy Shop, Part 2
    Sunday, December 15
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Using acrylics Roger concludes his landscape painting of a horse drawn carriage on a rolling countryside lane in Shipshewana, Indiana. Sarah visits the auction house and huge flea market where many Amish shop and sell vegetables, fruits, and tasty baked goods. While speaking with a vender she learns about some changes in the Amish lifestyle that help them live in today's world.
  • Glacier National Park
    Saturday, December 14
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Glacier National Park
    Tuesday, December 10
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • One Stop Buggy Shop, Part 1
    Tuesday, December 10
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • One Stop Buggy Shop, Part 1
    Tuesday, December 10
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Blue Water Bridge
    Sunday, December 8
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Matanzas Waterfront
    Saturday, December 7
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sarah takes an eco-tour in a kayak on the Matanzas River in St. John's County FL to see what the waterway and coastline have to offer. Inspired by the shoreline views and natural beauty of the area Roger paints a shoreline scene.
  • Matanzas Waterfront
    Tuesday, December 3
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sarah takes an eco-tour in a kayak on the Matanzas River in St. John's County FL to see what the waterway and coastline have to offer. Inspired by the shoreline views and natural beauty of the area Roger paints a shoreline scene.
  • Old Presque Isle Light House
    Tuesday, December 3
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Old Presque Isle Light House
    Tuesday, December 3
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Ketchikan
    Sunday, December 1
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Rota The Lion
    Saturday, November 30
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sarah talks with the curator and looks at the interesting variety of antiques and artifacts at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine FL. Roger chooses to paint "Rota", a lion on display that once was a beloved pet and later a mascot to Winston Churchill.
  • Rota The Lion
    Tuesday, November 26
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Sarah talks with the curator and looks at the interesting variety of antiques and artifacts at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine FL. Roger chooses to paint "Rota", a lion on display that once was a beloved pet and later a mascot to Winston Churchill.
  • Belle Isle
    Tuesday, November 26
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Belle Isle
    Tuesday, November 26
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Cedar Key
    Sunday, November 24
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Pottery Studio
    Saturday, November 23
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Bansemers travel to North Carolina where they visit the studio of potter David Voorhees. Sarah talks with David about his pottery and the wood fired kiln. Roger captures the studio and the path leading to it in a small painting with acrylics.
  • The Pottery Studio
    Tuesday, November 19
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The Bansemers travel to North Carolina where they visit the studio of potter David Voorhees. Sarah talks with David about his pottery and the wood fired kiln. Roger captures the studio and the path leading to it in a small painting with acrylics.
  • Ralph The Tiger
    Tuesday, November 19
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Ralph The Tiger
    Tuesday, November 19
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Christiansted
    Sunday, November 17
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The McKenry Farm
    Saturday, November 16
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Roger uses acrylics for a small painting of a double silo on a farm in Tennessee with the Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Sarah looks around the scenic farm.
  • The McKenry Farm
    Tuesday, November 12
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Roger uses acrylics for a small painting of a double silo on a farm in Tennessee with the Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Sarah looks around the scenic farm.
  • Icebreaker Mackinaw
    Tuesday, November 12
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Icebreaker Mackinaw
    Tuesday, November 12
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Skagway
    Sunday, November 10
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Brunswick's Riverfront
    Saturday, November 9
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The waterfront park in Brunswick, Georgia is where Roger sets up his easel to paint a Victorian style structure. Sarah takes time to learn more about the Liberty Ships that were built in the town during World War II.
  • Brunswick's Riverfront
    Tuesday, November 5
    4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The waterfront park in Brunswick, Georgia is where Roger sets up his easel to paint a Victorian style structure. Sarah takes time to learn more about the Liberty Ships that were built in the town during World War II.
  • Journey to Titanic
    Tuesday, November 5
    11:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Journey to Titanic
    Tuesday, November 5
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • The Ponce De Leon Hotel
    Sunday, November 3
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Gloucester Dory Boats
    Saturday, November 2
    5:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Colorful dory boats in the harbor at Gloucester, Massachusetts is the subject Roger paints using oils. Sarah walks along the waterfront where the famous Gloucester Fisherman sculpture stands honoring the many men who lost their lives over the years at sea.