Parkside Gallery & Framing

Parkside Gallery & Framing Parkside Gallery features the work of Robert Metropulos, Jr. and many of the region's finest nature a Robert is also the author of What is it? children's books.

and many of the region's finest nature and wildlife artists. Original paintings, fine art prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, note cards and other collectible items may be found here. Custom framing is available, as well as custom printing by Artistic Images. What Is It? books contain equal measures of knock-your-socks-off gorgeous paintings, cool photographs, amazing sounds, flaps to open, and all kinds of facts about these animals that you probably didn't know before.

Before the spots disappear.Before the long legs catch up.Before they’re bounding through the woods with confidence.There...
06/26/2026

Before the spots disappear.

Before the long legs catch up.

Before they’re bounding through the woods with confidence.

There’s this stage.

Quiet. Curious. Perfectly still.

What I love about Bob’s “Young Fawn” is its simplicity.

No bright colors. No dramatic background.

Just a young deer tucked into the grass, rendered with incredible detail and softness.

A reminder that some of nature’s most beautiful moments are also its quietest.

I don’t care how old you are…A wagon full of Labrador puppies is going to make you smile.Bob’s “All Aboard” captures the...
06/24/2026

I don’t care how old you are…

A wagon full of Labrador puppies is going to make you smile.

Bob’s “All Aboard” captures the kind of scene that’s impossible not to love — curious faces, wagging tails, and just enough mischief to know someone is about to get into trouble.

It’s playful. It’s nostalgic. And for dog lovers, it’s hard to walk past without stopping.

Sometimes a painting doesn’t need a deeper meaning.

Sometimes it just makes you happy.

Available in the gallery.

Some wildlife paintings are about the animal.This one is about the place.Inspired by Custer State Park in South Dakota, ...
06/20/2026

Some wildlife paintings are about the animal.

This one is about the place.

Inspired by Custer State Park in South Dakota, Bob’s original captures the feeling of stepping into a landscape where bison still roam, prairie dogs stand watch, and nature continues on its own terms.

A reminder that some of the most memorable moments happen when we’re simply observers.

A quick note from Parkside Gallery:We will be closed this Saturday due to a family function.Thank you for your understan...
06/19/2026

A quick note from Parkside Gallery:

We will be closed this Saturday due to a family function.

Thank you for your understanding as we take a day to spend time with family. We look forward to seeing you again during our regular business hours.

Have a wonderful weekend!

— Bob & Jodi

Some paintings aren’t just artwork.They’re memories.The fish stories. The laughter. The campfire. The smell of a shore l...
06/18/2026

Some paintings aren’t just artwork.

They’re memories.

The fish stories. The laughter. The campfire. The smell of a shore lunch cooking after a long day on the water.

Bob’s “Shore Lunch” is packed with details, but what makes it special is the feeling behind them.

Because for many of us, this isn’t just a painting.

It’s a reminder of time spent with friends, family, and the traditions that become some of life’s best memories.

I have a feeling more than a few Northwoods families will see themselves in this one.

One keeps watch.One rests.Together, they tell a story.There’s something peaceful about this piece. Not because it’s quie...
06/16/2026

One keeps watch.

One rests.

Together, they tell a story.

There’s something peaceful about this piece. Not because it’s quiet, but because it captures a side of wildlife we don’t often think about — companionship.

Bob’s “Woodland Companions” reminds us that even in the wild, there are moments of trust, comfort, and connection.

The detail in the fur, the texture of the weathered log, the contrast between alertness and rest… it’s a piece that invites you to linger a little longer.

There’s something about swans that makes you stop and watch.Maybe it’s their size. Maybe it’s their grace. Or maybe it’s...
06/13/2026

There’s something about swans that makes you stop and watch.

Maybe it’s their size. Maybe it’s their grace. Or maybe it’s the way they seem to move effortlessly through the world.

This original by Bob captures a fleeting moment — wings stretched wide, a quiet marsh below, and the soft colors of the sky reflecting the changing season.

What I love most about this piece is the sense of motion. You can almost hear the wings cutting through the air and feel the stillness they leave behind.

A reminder that some of nature’s most beautiful moments last only a few seconds.

Thankfully, this one was preserved on canvas.

Available in the gallery.

Summer may be just beginning, but if you’ve spent enough time in the Northwoods, you know how quickly it passes.The boat...
06/09/2026

Summer may be just beginning, but if you’ve spent enough time in the Northwoods, you know how quickly it passes.

The boat rides.
The evenings by the lake.
The quiet mornings before everyone else is awake.

One day you’re opening the cabin for the season, and before you know it, you’re wondering where the summer went.

Bob’s “Summer’s End” is a gentle reminder to soak it all in.

To slow down.
To stay a little longer.
To appreciate the moments that make a Northwoods summer so special.

Because they’re always gone faster than we’d like.

Available in the gallery.

Some paintings come from imagination.Others come from moments you’ll never forget.“Cub Scouts” was inspired by a real ex...
06/06/2026

Some paintings come from imagination.

Others come from moments you’ll never forget.

“Cub Scouts” was inspired by a real experience Bob had while walking in the woods with a friend.

As they made their way through the trees, they suddenly spotted two bear cubs that scampered up a nearby tree — this very scene unfolding right in front of them.

For a moment, there was nothing but awe.

Then came the realization:

“Where’s mom?”

Not wanting to find out the hard way, they slowly and carefully backed away — one walking forward, the other walking backward — keeping a watchful eye on the woods around them.

Thankfully, everyone made it out just fine.

What makes this piece so unique is that it doesn’t rely on bold colors to capture your attention.

Instead, it pulls you in with texture, detail, and curiosity.

The weathered bark. The twisting branches. The way the cubs peek out from behind the tree, almost as if they’re watching you as much as you’re watching them.

It’s quiet, understated, and incredibly easy to get lost in.

Some paintings feel less like artwork and more like a memory.“A Special Place” is one of them.A circle of Adirondack cha...
06/04/2026

Some paintings feel less like artwork and more like a memory.

“A Special Place” is one of them.

A circle of Adirondack chairs. The glow of evening light. A quiet lake. Good company. Nowhere else you need to be.

If you’ve spent time in the Northwoods, there’s a good chance you’ve lived a moment that feels a lot like this.

It’s a reminder that some of life’s best memories aren’t found in grand adventures, but in simple moments shared with the people we love.

And if you look closely, you might even spot a small visitor tucked into the grass. 🐇

“A Special Place” is available online and here in the gallery.

Address

11735 Faulkner Lane
Woodruff, WI
54568

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(715) 356-7001

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