Bridget Austin has been a prolific watercolorist in Wisconsin since 1975. A graduate from UW Madison, her use white space, negative painting and bold color brings a unique look to natural landscapes. While many of Austin’s subject matter focuses on woodlands and waterways of Door County, she has found much inspiration in her international travels.
Austin is a member of both the Wisconsin and Midwest Watercolor Societies, and holds Master Status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. In addition to several permanent and private collections nationwide, Austin’s signature watercolors can be found in the permanent collections of the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, and the Miller Art Center in Sturgeon Bay.

1 Austin, Bridget. “Bridget Austin: Watercolors and Workshops”. Bridget Austin & 3W Design. January 29, 2012. http://www.bridgetaustin.com/. June 12, 2013. Staff Reporter in Art Exhibits. “Watercolorist Bridget

2 Austin Featured at Cottage Row Gallery Opening Reception July 14th”. Door County Style Magazine. http://www.doorcountystyle.com/2012/07/watercolorist-bridget-austin-featured-8577/. June 12, 2013.

3 “Bridget Austin : Watercolor Painter”. Zoom information, Inc. 2013. http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Bridget-Austin/5059291. June 12, 2013.