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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.
Summer School, Northport Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 9"x12." I painted this for the Northport Art Association plein air event. The kids in sailing School line up the boats, getting ready for a fun afternoon on Lake Michigan.
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Manitou Street View
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." I enjoyed a sunny May Morning painting this fresh view at the end of Manitou Street in Glen Arbor.
Mom's Shells
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 14" x 11." I enjoyed painting this little collection of seashells, books, and forsythia flowers in the sunshine.
October Morning, Valhalla Park, Holt Michigan
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A Slice of Sunshine
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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.
Comes with simple pine wood attached framing, which can be kept or easily removed for a different frame. It also has a hanging wire attached.
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.
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.
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.