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October Skies
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20". The rain stopped and the clouds put on a show along 31 north of Elk Rapids, accompanied by fading wildflowers and grasses along the shore.
August at Crooked Vine
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16" The Crooked Vine Winery, near Petoskey, Michigan, was a fun place to paint this hot August afternoon. The barn in the distance has an interesting green roof that creates a nice color palette.
September Peace, Good Harbor Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20". Good Harbor Bay in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a long stretch of beach to explore, and enjoy the peace and beauty of warm September days.
Another Beautiful Day at Van's Beach, Leland MI
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 18" x 24." Van's Beach in Leland, Michigan, has some of the bluest water along the Lake Michigan.
Empire Evening, Sleeping Bear Dunes MI
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20". A peaceful sunset stroll at Empire Beach is the perfect way to end an autumn day.
Maple wood floater frame available for an additional $75, message me before purchasing if you want this option.
Stand By Me
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20." I encountered this amazing scene one September morning in Beulah, Michigan, at dawn. Sandhill cranes mate for life and these two captured my heart.
Among the Milkweed
Original Acrylic painting on canvas board with UV coating, 12" x 16" The bursts of milkweed pods caught the October sunlight in this field at a Mid-Michigan marsh, replicating the joy I felt.
Point Betsie Lighthouse, Frankfort MI
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 14 x 18" Point Betsie Lighthouse, just north of Frankfort, Michigan, sits along a gorgeous stretch of Lake Michigan. I painted it with loose, thick paint to capture the energy of a windy summer day.
Blue for You, Christmas Cove Beach Northport MI
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 14 x 18." The early morning light at Christmas Cove beach at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula cast gorgeous shadows for me to capture.
Shalda Creek, Good Harbor Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20". Good Harbor Bay's Shalda Creek is a sparkly playground for rock hunters and kids in the summer. I enjoyed capturing the layers of color.
Maple wood floater frame available for an additional $75, message me before purchasing if you want this option.
Joe Pye Morning, Corey Marsh, Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating. 12" x 24" unframed, contact me before purchasing for framing options.
The wildflowers were in full bloom at this ecological station in Bath, Michigan.
Kelderhouse Farm August Afternoon, Sleeping Bear Dunes
Frames available for an additional $75, inquire before purchase.
Look, Cows!
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20." Who can resist saying "Look, Cows!" when you see these peaceful creatures grazing in the landscape. A Michigan autumn landscape is an especially lovely backdrop.
Summer Secret, Corey Marsh, Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 14" x 11". Unframed, contact me before purchasing for framing options.
I ventured down a trail at this Mid-Michigan ecological station and had to paint this mysterious old shed.
Joe Pye Time
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16" The harmony of purple Joe Pye and yellow goldenrod in late August filled me with joy, so I put it in this painting.
Between the Light
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 24" x 30" x 1.5." The rolling hills and farmland of Leelanau County in northern Michigan holds magical beauty for those who wander inland. The summer breeze in the grass and golden light of sunset are enough.
This extra-thick canvas has painted sides and doesn't need framing.
First Light, Northport Michigan
Framing available at additional cost, inquire before purchasing.
August Oasis
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 20" x 20." The reflections through water lilies and purple ironweed caught my eye this peaceful August morning at Tollgate Wetlands in Lansing, Michigan.
Empire Beach Dreamin'
Original Acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 20." Morning shadows across Empire Beach in northern Michigan are just the start of a perfect summer day.
Traverse City Iris Farm, Traverse City Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 18" x 24." This iris farm, just west of Traverse City, Michigan, is painted a rainbow of colors in late May when the flowers bloom.
Framing available at additional cost, inquire before purchasing.
November Surprise
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating for protection. A warmish early November walk revealed this lovely leaf and snow-strewn dirt road through the woods.
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Hot August Afternoon, Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan
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Resting, Fishtown, Leland, Michigan
This little boat rests prettily among the waving grasses next to the river rushing out of Fishtown, Leland, Michigan. I bet it has had some fun in it's day.
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