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Goldenrod Symphony I
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Old Florida, Acrylic Landscape Painting
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The Lover's Tree, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20." I painted this special tree and scene at the Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City during a plein air competition, and it took an honorable mention! I love how the two halves of the tree seem to be clasped to one another. This painting has a lot of brass and copper metallic paint in it, it is lovely in real life.
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Point Betsie Lifesaving Station, Frankfort Michigan
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Sleeping Bear Dunes Misty Morning, Pierce Stocking Drive
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Wish You Were Here, Valhalla Park, Holt, MI
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October Winds, Michigan Autumn Painting
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October Morning, Valhalla Park, Holt Michigan
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A Slice of Sunshine
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Idyll Farm, Northport Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." This pretty farm outside Northport, at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan, is the home of Idyll Farms, a goat farm and award-winning producer of goat cheeses. Find out more at https://idyllfarms.com/farmstead/
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Aloha Evening, Glen Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 12." The Aloha, a restored fishing boat, sits at the shore of Lake Michigan in Glen Haven, part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Michigan. It's also a spectacular place to catch a sunset against the distant dunes.
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May Day at the Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16. I love this little spot in front of the Dune Climb at Sleeping BearDunes National Lakeshore in northern Michigan. It was a pretty day to paint, and watch the climbers make their way up the steep dune and celebrate at the top!
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Solstice, Frankfort Beach Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." Lake Michigan was freezing cold, so the breeze off of it kept me cool on this hot, long summer solstice afternoon spent painting with an artist friend on Frankfort beach. I never tire of painting this beautiful bluff.
Betsie Lake Viewpoint, Elberta Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with uV coating, 12" x 16." Shaded by Birch trees, I enjoyed painting this spectacular view of the Betsie Bay, which leads into Lake Michigan through the towns of Frankfort and Elberta Michigan.
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Crystal River Secrets, Glen Arbor Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." The woods along the Crystal River in Glen arbor, Michigan, smelled like warm pine needles as I painted this sparkling scene. The rustic bridge and farmhouse are part of the recently restored Old Mill property, now a stunning inn and eatery--be sure to stop in and check it out.
Lavender Sunset, Leelanau Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." It was a magical August evening painting with friends at Luna Rosa, near Lake Leelanau in Northern Michigan. The dunes and islands of Sleeping BearDunes can be seen in the distance, and the lavender buzzed with bees--I even painted a couple!
August Skies Over Leelanau, Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stertched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." I hurried to capture the coming storm, then ran inside to finish this colorful view of August fields and barns at this intersection just north of Cedar, Michigan. It feels like it could be a hundred years ago...
Empire Morning, Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV semi-gloss coating, 12" x 16." It was a picture-perfect August morning when I painted this atEmpire Beach, under a tree for shade, listening to the aqua waves crash, beckoning me for a swim in cooling Lake Michigan.
September Sunrise, Good Harbor Bay
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 12." I was bathed in golden light this warm September morning, strolling the soft sand of Good Harbor Bay in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Michigan.
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Swimming Days, Empire Beach
Original oil painting on canvas board, 11" x 14." Hot, humid summer days in Michigan are best spent along Lake Michigan, cooling off in the waves. Empire is one of my favorite beaches, and I like how I captured the joy, peace, and light in a simple way.
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Autumn Vibes, Hawk Island Park, Lansing Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." The colors were just beginning to paint the trees this late September morning at peaceful Hawk Island in Lansing Michigan. I think I captured both the energy of the vibrant colors and the peaceful stillness of the calm waters and cloudy sky.
October Reflections on the Grand River, Grand Ledge MI
Original acrylic painting on stertched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." The leaves had just begun to turn on this magical early October day spent painting with friends at Island Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. It's fun to capture the reflections in the water and all the variations of color this time of year.
November at Lake Narada
Original acrylic painting with UV coating, 18" x 14." This quiet little lake in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be seen along M22 just north of Glen Arbor. It's a favorite of mine to paint, filled with lilies and grasses and changes dramatically with the seasons.
Lake Michigan Evening
Original acrylic painting with UV coating, 8" x 10" x 1.5." This mini painting has painted, thick sides so needs no framing, and can sit on a mantle or shelf. Bring a piece of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes beauty into your home or office to enjoy year-round! These mini paintings can also be paired up in a collage with other small or mid-size paintings on a gallery wall.
Golden Morning
Original acrylic painting on canvas panel, 12" x 16." I spent a magical morning painting along the Red Cedar river in Williamston, Michigan among the golden leaves.
The Last to Go
Original acrylic painting with UV coating, 12" x 16." I spent a peaceful Mid-November day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Painting these bright Larch tree against the bright blue sky.
All You Need
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." I enjoyed painting this beautiful sourdough loaf, homemade with love by a friend. This warm painting has lots of layers and texture and the sides are painted black.
Leelanau
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 12." In northern Michigan's Leelanau County you can still find long stretches of peaceful beach to enjoy solitary strolls at sunset.
Lifting Fog on Assateague Island National Seashore
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." It was a quiet, mysterious january day spent painting in the fog on Assateague Island National Seashore on the coast of Delaware. I saw one wild pony, and a fox came by to get a drink from this pond! There were so many colors to capture in the foliage and water reflections--an exciting challenge.
Rehoboth Afternoon
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." I was really lucky with a warm, sunny January day to paint on Rehoboth Beach on Coastal Delaware. The clouds parted and seagulls soared in celebration.
Overcome
Original Acrylic painting with UV coating, 12" x 16." This unusually warm January morning at Rehoboth beach on coastal Delaware started out foggy, with the clouds and waves putting on a dramatic show. I hurried to capture it while the seagulls soared above.
Sweet and Sour
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." Juicy fruit is fun to paint, and I love the warm color contrast of the lemon yellow and reds and purples of this still-life painting.
Sourdough's My Jam
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." I enjoyed painting this beautiful sourdough loaf, homemade with love by a friend. It would make a perfect housewarming gift or a nice accent for a kitchen.
Wave Goodbye
Original acrylic painting on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 16." I spent a lovely warm late October afternoon painting with a friend along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan. Painting this rainbow of colors was like trying to capture a party in progress.